How To Set Up 2FA on Twitch With Google Authenticator or LastPass

Gaming and streaming have become inseparable hobbies for many passionate gamers, with Twitch serving as the central hub for these activities. Twitch attracts millions of gamers and viewers, making it a prime target for hackers. It’s not uncommon to hear about social media accounts being compromised, and Twitch accounts are no exception. To safeguard your Twitch account from unauthorized access, enabling Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) is crucial. In this guide, I will walk you through the steps to set up 2FA on Twitch using Google Authenticator and LastPass.

Two-Factor Authentication adds an extra layer of security by requiring two forms of verification before granting access to your account. The first layer is your password, and the second is a verification code sent to your mobile device. This means that even if a hacker manages to obtain your password, they still won’t be able to access your account without the verification code. By implementing 2FA, you significantly reduce the risk of your Twitch account being hacked, as the second layer of verification acts as a strong deterrent against unauthorized access.

In this comprehensive guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know to set up 2FA on Twitch. Whether you choose Google Authenticator or LastPass, the process is straightforward and can greatly enhance the security of your account. With 2FA in place, you can stream and engage with your audience on Twitch with peace of mind, knowing your account is protected. Let’s get started on securing your Twitch account with Two-Factor Authentication.

Set up 2FA on Twitch With Google Authenticator and LastPass

Twitch recently enabled 2FA for its platform. Most importantly, users can carry out from any authenticator of their choice. So, I will explain how to use Google Authenticator and LastPass authenticator to set up 2FA on Twitch. It’s quite easy actually. You will need to have the following things to use 2FA. I have listed them below.

Pre-Requisite

• A Profile on Twitch
• Download Google Authenticator  Android | iOS
• Download and install LastPass Authenticator | Android | iOS
• A PC/laptop to work along with your authenticator apps

Set up 2FA on Twitch Profile

• Login to Twitch
• Click on your profile/account avatar to trigger a drop-down menu
• In that menu, click on Settings
  
• Under Settings navigate to Security & Privacy
• Scroll down and click on Set up Two-factor authentication
  
• Next click on Enable 2FA
  
• Enter your phone number with country code
  
• You will receive a code of 6-digit that you have to enter
• Next, you will see a dialog box with a QR code [I have blurred the QR here for security purpose]
  
• By this time you must have Google Authenticator installed on your Android/iOS device
• Launch Google Authenticator on your mobile device
• Then tap on begin set up
• Now the camera scanner will open. All you have to do is point the scanner on the QR code you see on the PC screen.
• Then your Google Authenticator for Twitch will be verified and every 1 minute a unique 6-digit code will generate on your Authenticator
• For accessing your Twitch account you have to enter the code available at that moment on Authenticator. It will be uniquely generated.
• Once you have successfully set up 2FA you will see the below screen with 6 emoticons. Click Done.
  

That’s it. how simple was that.? You even have the screenshots. So, set up 2FA on Twitch using Google Authenticator.

In this above guide, I have set up two-factor authentication using Google Authenticator. You can also use the LastPass authenticator. Keep in mind that the entire process is the same regardless of whether you use Google Authenticator or LastPass. At one time you can use only one app to authenticate for 2FA. So, that’s all about how to set up 2FA on your Twitch profile. I hope that this guide was useful.