Turn on two-step verification

Two-step verification adds a second check when you sign in: after your password, Google or sign-in link, you also enter a six-digit code from an authenticator app on your phone. Set it up in the Security section of Settings.

Set it up

1. Install an authenticator app on your phone, such as 1Password, Google Authenticator or Authy.
2. Sign in and go to Settings. Scroll to Security, then Two-step verification. The badge says Off.
3. Give the device a Device name, such as "Work phone", and click Set up authenticator.
4. Scan the QR code with your authenticator app. If you can't scan it, click Can't scan? Enter the key manually and type the key into the app.
5. Enter the six-digit code the app shows in Verification code and click Confirm.

You'll see Authenticator added. and the badge changes to On.

Signing in from now on

After you sign in, you'll see Confirm it's you. Open your authenticator app, enter the six-digit code in Verification code and click Continue. If you've added more than one authenticator, choose which one in Authenticator first.

Add a backup or remove a device

• Add a backup: in Two-step verification, enter another Device name and click Add another authenticator. Setting up a second phone or app means losing one device doesn't lock you out.
• Remove a device: click Remove next to it and confirm. If you remove your last one, you sign in with your password only.

Other security settings

In the same Security section:

• Send password reset email emails you a secure link to change your password.
• Sign out signs you out on this device. Sessions stay signed in on a device until you sign out.

Good to know

• Two-step verification works with authenticator apps. Codes by text message aren't offered.
• Christian.com staff must have it on; for members it's optional and recommended.