Two-step authentication using SMS text messages

This page was printed on Jul 18, 2023. For the current version, visit https://help.shopify.com/en/manual/your-account/account-security/two-step-authentication/sms.

You can set up your mobile device to receive a one-time six-digit code that is sent in an SMS text message to your mobile device when you log in to your account. You'll need to manually enter this code in addition to your other credentials.

Steps:

  1. From your Shopify admin, click your username and account picture.

  2. ClickManage account>Security.

  3. In theTwo-step authenticationsection, clickTurn on two-step.

  4. Enter your password, and then clickNext.

  5. From theAuthentication methodlist, selectSMS delivery.

  6. Select a country code, and then enter your phone number.

  7. ClickSend authentication code.

  8. Check your mobile phone for an SMS text message.

  9. Retrieve the six-digit code from the text message, and then enter it underCHECK YOUR PHONE.

  10. ClickTurn on.

  11. 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.

Now when you try to log in, you require your mobile phone for two-step authentication.

You can add one or more different phone numbers as abackup authentication method.

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