Enabling Two-Step verification on your Samsung Galaxy device
Step 1: First, you’ll have to open the Settings app on your device. Then, navigate to Accounts and backup, and tap Accounts.
Step 2: Select your Samsung account, tap Password and security, then tap the Two-step verification toggle to enable the feature.
Step 3: Verify your identity either by entering your Samsung account password or by using your fingerprint.
Step 4: Enter your phone number and tap Send code. Wait for the code to be sent to you via SMS, enter it in the Verification code field (within one minute of sending the request) and tap Verify.
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Optional Step 5: You can set additional authentication methods for added security. Tapping View backup codes allows you to view five codes at a time, which you can use (once per code) to verify your identity if you are unable to receive codes via SMS. You can either save the codes for later use or generate new ones.
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Optional Step 6: You can enable Use authenticator app by tapping the toggle ON, then follow the on-screen instructions. You can tap the links provided by Samsung to install Microsoft Authenticator and add your Samsung account ID and key to the authenticator app. When ready, tap Next, enter your 6-digit code generated by the authenticator app and tap Done. (You can also use the QR code to set up a different authenticator app).
