Add a backup authentication method

After you've set up your primary method of two-step authentication, you can set up one or more alternate authentication methods as backup. This is useful when your primary authentication method is unavailable.

In addition, built-in authenticators and some security keys can only be used on the specific device where you set up two-step authentication. If you plan to log in using multiple devices, then make sure that you set up alternate authentication methods to theSecurity keyorBuilt-in authenticatormethods as a backup. This ensures that you aren't prevented from logging in on those other devices.

Steps:

1. 从你Shopify管理员,点击你的用户名和一个ccount picture.

2. ClickManage account>Security.

3. In theTwo-step authenticationsection, clickAdd another method.

4. Enter your password, and then clickNext.

5. From theAuthentication methodlist, select one of the following options:

   • Shopify Mobile prompts
   • Authenticator app
   • Security key
   • Built-in authenticator
   • SMS delivery

6. Set up the backup two-step authentication according to the method that you selected.

7. Optional: Set up another backup method using this procedure.

8. Save your recovery codesin case you lose access to your mobile device. Make sure that you store them in a safe location offline that you can access in multiple ways, such as from your mobile device, your desktop computer, and from a printed document.

The next time you log in to your Shopify admin, you can select which authentication method to use.