How to Enable or Disable Two-Factor Authentication on Discord

Want to learn how to enable 2FA on Discord? Check out the steps to enable or disable Discord two-factor authentication on desktop and mobile.

These days, keeping our data and information safe is a big problem, especially when it comes to our account security on any platform. One way to increase our account security is to use two-factor authentication (2FA). 2FA is a security feature that adds an extra layer of security to the account.

Whether you use Discord or any other social media platform, all of them provide an option that lets you easily enable and use two-factor authentication. In this article, I will show you how to enable and disable two-factor authentication (2FA) on Discord, both on mobile and desktop.

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How to enable Two-Factor Authentication on Discord (Android or iOS)

1. First of all, Open the Discord app on your phone and tap on the profile icon at the bottom right corner.

Enable or Disable Two-Factor Authentication on Discord

2. Next, Tap on the setting icon at the top right corner.

Discord setting

3. In the setting menu, tap the “Account” option.

Enable or Disable Two-Factor Authentication on Discord

4. On the next page, scroll down and tap on the “Enable Authenticator App” option.

Enable Authentication on Discord

5. After that, a popup menu will appear asking you to confirm your account’s password. Enter your password and click on “Ok”.

Enter password to authenticate your account

6. Now, Discord will ask you to download any authentication app like Google Authenticator, Authy, or Microsoft Authenticator. Download any one authenticator app of your choice from the Play Store or app store.

7. Once you have installed the authenticator app, copy the 2FA secret key that appears on the Discord app. Then open the Authenticator app and paste that secret key on it.

2FA authentication app code

8. Once done, the authenticator app will generate a 6-digit code. You need to enter that code in the Discord pop-up box and tap submit.

Enable or Disable Two-Factor Authentication on Discord

9. And that’s it. You will see a confirmation message that says “2FA is enabled on your account.”

Enable or Disable Two-Factor Authentication on Discord

Disable Two-Factor Authentication on Discord (Android or iOS)

1. The steps to disable two-factor authentication on Discord are slightly different from the above steps. Simply, follow the above steps up to 4, but instead of tapping on the Enable Authenticator app on the “Account” page, tap on the “Remove Authenticator app”.

Enable or Disable Two-Factor Authentication on Discord

2. Then, you need to enter the 6-digit code from the Authenticator app on the Discord app. Then click on submit.

Disable authentication from discord app

And Done. You will see a confirmation message that 2FA is disabled on your account.

How to enable Two-Factor Authentication on Discord on a desktop

1. First, open the Discord app or website on your computer and click the Settings gear icon at the bottom right corner to open the User Settings menu.

Discord User Setting

2. Under the “User Settings” click on the “Enable two-factor authentication” option to start the setup process.

Enable Authenticator App

3. Then, a popup menu will appear asking you to confirm your account’s password. Enter your password to confirm.

Enter the password to authenticate your account

4. Now, you will see a pop-up window with a QR code and 2FA key. Next, you’ll need to download an authenticator app, like Google Authenticator, Authy, or Microsoft Authenticator. After installing the app of your choice, open it and scan the QR code.

5. After scanning the QR code, the Authenticator app will generate a 6-digit code, enter that code on the Discord popup box and click “Activate”.

Scan the QR code to enable 2FA

6. And Done. Now, you will see a confirmation message that 2FA is enabled on your account. 

Enable or Disable Two-Factor Authentication on Discord

You can also enable SMS authentication or download a backup code as a backup in case you lose access to the Authenticator app or phone.

Disable Two-Factor Authentication on Discord On a Desktop

1. First, open the Discord app or website on your computer and click the Settings gear icon at the bottom right corner to open the User Settings menu.

Discord App user setting

2. Under the “User Settings” click on the “Remove Authenticator App”.

Remove Authenticator app

3. Then, you need to enter the 6-digit code from the Authenticator app on the Discord app. Then click on confirm.

Enter 2FA Code to disable two factor authentication

And Done. Now, you will see a confirmation message that 2FA is disabled on your account.

Conclusion

So this is how you can enable and disable two-factor authentication on your Discord. By following the simple steps I show in this article, you can easily enable or disable 2FA on your Discord on both mobile and desktop platforms. I hope you found this article useful and informative.

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