How to Use iCloud Keychain Two-Factor Authentication

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Set Up iCloud Keychain Two-Factor Authentication

In the example below, we will set up two-factor authentication for an Instagram account in the iCloud Keychain app on iPhone.

Instagram offers support for 2FA for personal and business accounts. We highly recommendsetting 2FA for Google, Facebook, Amazon, Microsoft,and other popular services that you use and interact with frequently.

Before we get started, make sure toupdate your iPhone or iPadto the latest software version.

Step 1:OpenSettings > Passwords > Authenticate yourselfand then open thePasswordsmenu. You will see the list of services that you have added.

Step 2:Tap on theapp nameto which you wish to add the 2FA. We are using Instagram as an example.

Step 3:Open details for instagram.com and you will see yourUsername, Password, and then an option toSet Up Verification Code.

Now we will use the Instagram mobile app to set up 2FA in iCloud Keychain.

Step 4:OpenInstagramon your mobile and then go toSettings.

Step 5:SelectSecurity > Two-factor authentication.

Step 6:Tap onGet Startedand then enableAuthentication app toggle. It’s a recommended method by Instagram.

Step 7:Instagram will ask you to download an authenticator app on your phone. Don’t worry. We already have that in the iCloud Keychain. SelectSet up another wayat the bottom.

Step 8:Instagram will showcase a key toset up two-factorauthentication >Copy key > Hit Next.

Step 9:Minimize the app and then go back to the Instagram menu in the Password section.

Step 10:Tap onSet Up Verification Codeand then selectEnter Setup Key.

Step 11:You will see the Verification Code in the same menu.Enter the same codein the Instagram app now.

That’s it. You have successfully set up 2FA on Instagram using the iCloud Keychain. On the next screen, Instagram willshowcase backup codes for emergency use.

You can use the code only once. You can always ask Instagram for new codes to authenticate your account. Write down those codes somewhere and keep them safe.

Repeat the steps for all the major accounts on your iPhone and set up a verification method in the iCloud Keychain on iPhone or iPad. Some services such as Google or Microsoft do offer a way to enable 2FA via text message. It’s a less secure method, and we would advise against using it.

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Last updated on 31 July, 2024

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