How to Protect Your Blockchain.com Account With Two-Step Verification

Whenever you try to log in to your Blockchain.com account, you’ll be asked to verify your identity. To do so, you’ll be required to open the verification email sent to you and tap Authorize Log In to approve.

This is a form of two-step verification. Two-step verification (2SV) adds an extra layer of protection to your account by requiring a one-time code to approve the login.

You can approve Blockchain.com logins using SMS, an authenticator app, or Yubikey security hardware. In this article, you’ll learn how to protect your Blockchain.com account with two-step verification using any of these options.

Requirements to Set Up Two-Step Verification on Blockchain.com

To enable two-step verification for your Blockchain.com account, you’ll need:

An active Blockchain.com account
An active phone number to receive SMS codes
An authenticator app
A security key, preferably Yubikey by Yubico
A couple of minutes to set it up

Now, here’s how to set up two-step verification on Blockchain.com.

How to Enable Two-Step Verification on Blockchain.com

There are three ways to set up 2-step verification on Blockchain.com: via SMS, authenticator app, and Yubikey. All three methods work on your PC or the mobile app.

1. How to Enable SMS-Based Two-Step Verification on Blockchain.com

To begin with, go to Blockchain.com, log in to your account, and click Security in the upper right corner.
Under Two-Step Verification, click Enable on the right-hand side. This will expand the options. Now, select how you want to set up two-step verification. Your options include Authenticator App, Yubikey, and Mobile Phone Number. We’ll start with the phone number option. Click Mobile Phone Number.
Select your country code and enter a mobile phone number to receive codes, then click Get Authentication Code.
Enter the 5-character verification code sent to your mobile phone, and click Submit Code.
Your two-step verification is now set, and the status will change to Disable.

2. How to Enable Two-Step Verification on Blockchain.com via Authenticator App

Here’s how to enable two-step verification on Blockchain.com using an authenticator app.

Go to Blockchain.com and log in to your account. Once inside, click on Security in the upper-right corner.
Under Two-Step Verification, go to your right-hand side, and click Enable.
Click Authenticator App. Now it’s time to scan the QR code.
Open the Google authenticator app on your phone. Tap the plus button, then tap Scan a QR Code.
Now, point your phone’s camera at the QR code on your desktop to scan the QR code. Enter the code from the authenticator in the space provided on your desktop and click Verify Code.
Your two-step verification using an authenticator app is now enabled.

3. How to Enable Two-Step Verification on Blockchain.com via Security Key

Here’s how to enable two-step verification on Blockchain.com using the Yubikey security key.

Go to Blockchain.com and log in to your account. Once inside, click on Security in the upper-right corner.
Under Two-Step Verification, go to your right-hand side, and click Enable, then click Yubikey.
Insert the Yubikey into your computer’s USB port and pair your Yubikey.
Enter the code into the space provided and click Submit.
Your Yubikey is now set as your two-factor authentication method.

How to Disable 2-Step Verification in Blockchain.com

It is super easy to disable 2-step verification on Blockchain.com should you choose to. Here’s how.

Log in to your Blockchain.com account and click on Security.
Next, click the blue Disable button.
This will bring up a dialog box with a warning asking you if you really want to disable 2-step verification. Click the orange Disable button to confirm. You’ll see a notification near the top of the tab informing you that you have disabled two-step verification.

Here’s how to set up two-step verification on Blockchain.com using your Android phone.

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Launch the Blockchain.com app and enter your PIN if you already have one set up.
Next, tap the hamburger menu in the top left corner and tap Settings.
Now, scroll all the way down and tap the 2-step Verification toggle button.
Review the information on the dialog box and tap ENABLE when done. Your registered mobile phone number will be used to send you verification codes when next you log in to your account.

Do note that you can only enable two-step verification via SMS on Blockchain.com if using the mobile app. For other methods (authenticator app and Yubikey security key), you’ll have to log in to Blockchain.com on your desktop.

How to Disable SMS-Based Two-Step Verification on Blockchain.com (Android)

If you want to turn off two-step verification for your Blockchain.com account using the mobile app, here’s what to do.

Launch the Blockchain.com app and enter your 4-digit PIN to continue.
Tap the hamburger menu in the top-left corner of the dashboard and tap Settings.
Scroll down to 2-step Verification (which is currently turned on) and tap the toggle button to turn it off.
Review the warning information in the dialog box and tap DISABLE when done.

This will turn off two-step verification by SMS for your Blockchain.com account. Unless you’re using other verification forms, turning off two-step verification for your Blockchain.com account is a bad idea because it can leave your account exposed.

Blockchain.com lets you choose between basic and advanced security settings for your account. These security settings can be accessed and managed directly from your dashboard. Log in to your Blockchain.com account and select between Basic and Advanced security to configure as desired.

Remember, cryptocurrencies and other digital assets can be stolen. Do everything you can to protect your Blockchain.com account with two-step verification, whether by SMS, authenticator app, or security key.