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News - Here's How To Set Up 2-Factor Verification On Nintendo Switch - xSicKxBot - 04-22-2020
Here's How To Set Up 2-Factor Verification On Nintendo Switch
<p>It's a good time to secure your Nintendo Switch online account. Not just because anytime is a good time to beef up your online security, but because Nintendo recommends taking a few extra security steps given recent <a href="https://www.gamespot.com/articles/nintendo-investigating-reports-of-switch-account-b/1100-6476291/">reports of account breaches</a>. One common security measure Nintendo recommends is to set up 2-factor verification, but how?</p><p>With 2-factor verification enabled, you'll need both your password and a unique code sent to your mobile device at the time of login. This way, even if your account password is compromised, a potential bad actor wouldn't be able to obtain your unique code--and you'll get an alert on your phone when someone tries. Fortunately, the process of <a href="https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Support/Nintendo-Switch/How-to-Set-Up-2-Step-Verification-for-a-Nintendo-Account-1466677.html">signing up for two-step verification</a> is simple.</p><p>First, <a href="https://accounts.nintendo.com">sign in to your Nintendo account</a> from a web browser, and then select "Sign-in and security settings." Edit the Two-Step Verification settings and click the option to enable it, then submit. A confirmation will be sent to your email, and then you'll just follow the on-screen prompts to scan a QR Code using the free Google Authenticator app. You'll be given a one-time verification code to enable it, as well as a list of backup codes in case you ever need to access it without the Authenticator app. Be sure to copy those codes down and put them somewhere safe.</p><a href="https://www.gamespot.com/articles/heres-how-to-set-up-2-factor-verification-on-ninte/1100-6476357/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f/">Continue Reading at GameSpot</a>
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