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off </h2> <span class="hue-default-secondary-color t-14" data-test-selector="relativeTime-container"> Last updated: 4 days ago </span> </div> </div> <div class="page-width-content article-details-content"> <div class="article-details-content__main"> <article data-test-selector="article" data-article-source="urn:li:helpCenterArticle:(1381088,LITHOGRAPH)"> <div class="article-content-callout article-content-callout__background--warning" data-test-selector="callout-container"> <div> <h3 class="t-16 article-content-callout__headline" data-test-selector="callout-headline"> Important to know </h3> <div class="article-content-callout__text-rich-description t-14 article-content-callout__text-rich-description--hue" data-test-selector="callout-rich-description"> <p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p>Turning your LinkedIn.com account two-step verification on and off won’t impact access to your LinkedIn.com account. However, all LinkedIn Recruiter, Talent Hub, Campaign Manager, and Sales Navigator users must turn on two-step verification through their LinkedIn.com account to access their Recruiter, Talent Hub, Campaign Manager, and Sales Navigator accounts. If you turn off two-step verification on your LinkedIn.com account, this will prevent access to your Recruiter, Talent Hub, Campaign Manager and Sales Navigator accounts. Learn more about two-step verification in <a rel="" href="https://www.linkedin.com/help/linkedin/answer/a414550" target="_self">Recruiter and Talent Hub</a>, <a rel="" href="https://www.linkedin.com/help/lms/answer/a1664797" target="_self">Campaign Manager</a> and <a rel="" href="https://www.linkedin.com/help/sales-navigator/answer/a7140521" target="_self">Sales Navigator</a>.<p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p> </div> </div> <!----> </div> <div class="t-14 article-content__rich-text hue-default-color" data-test-selector="preRenderedMarkup-container"> <p>If you choose to add <a rel="" href="/help/linkedin/answer/a1358878" target="_self">two-step verification</a> as an additional layer of security, you'll be asked to select an option for the second type of verification method you prefer.</p> </div> <div class="t-14 article-content__rich-text hue-default-color" data-test-selector="preRenderedMarkup-container"> There are two options for you to choose from: </div> <img src="https://media.licdn.com/dms/image/v2/D4D08AQHeVlIx-JjUPw/croft-frontend-shrinkToFit1920/croft-frontend-shrinkToFit1920/0/1667884630409?e=1732928400&v=beta&t=LrhmR9SDoygjypXHwyv1ub76UP7GjUypvomC01VpHdE" alt="snapshot" class="article-content__image" data-test-selector="imageBodyElement-img"> <div class="t-14 article-content__rich-text hue-default-color" data-test-selector="preRenderedMarkup-container"> <p><strong>Authenticator App:</strong> This method uses an app-based authentication code. You’ll need a phone compatible with an authenticator app, such as <a rel="" href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/account/authenticator" target="_self">Microsoft Authenticator</a>.</p> </div> <div class="t-14 article-content__rich-text hue-default-color" data-test-selector="preRenderedMarkup-container"> <p><strong>Phone Number (SMS):</strong> You’ll need a phone capable of receiving SMS (text) messages. The phone number you enter to turn on two-step verification won’t appear on your LinkedIn profile. <strong>Note:</strong> Carrier charges may apply.</p> </div> <div class="tabs" data-test-selector="tabs" data-test-id-suffix="4fj6t"> <section role="tablist" aria-label="Tab list" class="tabs__tablist tabs__tablist--auto " data-test-selector="tabs-tablist"> <button class="tabs__tab plain-button t-14 t-bold" role="tab" aria-selected="true" aria-controls="panel-1-4fj6t" id="tab-1-4fj6t" data-test-selector="tabs-tab"> <span class="tabs__tab-label" data-test-selector="tabs-tab-label">Desktop</span> </button> <button class="tabs__tab plain-button t-14 t-bold" role="tab" aria-selected="false" aria-controls="panel-2-4fj6t" id="tab-2-4fj6t" tabindex="0" data-test-selector="tabs-tab"> <span class="tabs__tab-label" data-test-selector="tabs-tab-label">Mobile</span> </button> </section> <div class="tabs__tabpanel " tabindex="0" role="tabpanel" id="panel-1-4fj6t" aria-labelledby="tab-1-4fj6t" data-test-selector="tabs-tabpanel"> <div class="t-14 article-content__rich-text hue-default-color" data-test-selector="preRenderedMarkup-container"> <p>To turn two-step verification on or off:</p> </div> <ol class="article-content__ordered-list" data-test-selector="orderedList-container"> <li class="article-content__ordered-list-item t-14"> <div class="t-14 article-content__rich-text hue-default-color article-content__rich-text--in-list" data-test-selector="preRenderedMarkup-container"> Click the <li-icon type="me-icon"></li-icon> <strong>Me</strong> icon at the top of your LinkedIn homepage. </div> </li> <li class="article-content__ordered-list-item t-14"> <div class="t-14 article-content__rich-text hue-default-color article-content__rich-text--in-list" data-test-selector="preRenderedMarkup-container"> Select <strong>Settings & Privacy</strong> from the dropdown. </div> </li> <li class="article-content__ordered-list-item t-14"> <div class="t-14 article-content__rich-text hue-default-color article-content__rich-text--in-list" data-test-selector="preRenderedMarkup-container"> <p>Click <strong>Sign in & security</strong> on the left rail and click <strong>Two-step verification</strong>.</p> </div> </li> <li class="article-content__ordered-list-item t-14"> <div class="t-14 article-content__rich-text hue-default-color article-content__rich-text--in-list" data-test-selector="preRenderedMarkup-container"> Click <strong>Turn on</strong> or <strong>Turn off</strong> to change the status of two-step verification. </div> <div class="t-14 article-content__rich-text hue-default-color article-content__rich-text--in-list" data-test-selector="preRenderedMarkup-container"> <ul><li>You may be asked to enter your password for security reasons. You may also be asked to enter a verification code sent to your email address or to approve the change through your LinkedIn app.</li><li>When turning two-step verification on, enter the verification code sent to your phone. </li></ul> </div> </li> <li class="article-content__ordered-list-item t-14"> <div class="t-14 article-content__rich-text hue-default-color article-content__rich-text--in-list" data-test-selector="preRenderedMarkup-container"> <p>Click <strong>Set up</strong> to enable two-step verification, then choose the preferred verification method from the dropdown, and click <strong>Continue</strong>.</p> </div> </li> </ol> </div> <div class="tabs__tabpanel " tabindex="0" role="tabpanel" id="panel-2-4fj6t" aria-labelledby="tab-2-4fj6t" hidden data-test-selector="tabs-tabpanel"> <div class="t-14 article-content__rich-text hue-default-color" data-test-selector="preRenderedMarkup-container"> <p>To turn two-step verification on or off:</p> </div> <ol class="article-content__ordered-list" data-test-selector="orderedList-container"> <li class="article-content__ordered-list-item t-14"> <div class="t-14 article-content__rich-text hue-default-color article-content__rich-text--in-list" data-test-selector="preRenderedMarkup-container"> <p>Tap your profile picture and tap<strong> Settings</strong>.</p> </div> </li> <li class="article-content__ordered-list-item t-14"> <div class="t-14 article-content__rich-text hue-default-color article-content__rich-text--in-list" data-test-selector="preRenderedMarkup-container"> <p>Tap <strong>Sign in & security</strong> and tap <strong>Two-step verification</strong>.</p> </div> </li> <li class="article-content__ordered-list-item t-14"> <div class="t-14 article-content__rich-text hue-default-color article-content__rich-text--in-list" data-test-selector="preRenderedMarkup-container"> <p>Tap the toggle to turn two-step verification on or off.</p> </div> <div class="t-14 article-content__rich-text hue-default-color article-content__rich-text--in-list" data-test-selector="preRenderedMarkup-container"> <ul><li>You may be asked to enter your password for security reasons. o You may also be asked to enter a verification code sent to your email address or to approve the change through your LinkedIn app.</li><li>When turning two-step verification on, enter the verification code sent to your phone or primary email address.</li></ul> </div> </li> <li class="article-content__ordered-list-item t-14"> <div class="t-14 article-content__rich-text hue-default-color article-content__rich-text--in-list" data-test-selector="preRenderedMarkup-container"> <p>Tap <strong>Set up</strong> to enable two-step verification, then choose the preferred verification method from the dropdown, and tap <strong>Continue</strong>.</p> </div> </li> </ol> </div> </div> <div class="t-14 article-content__rich-text hue-default-color" data-test-selector="preRenderedMarkup-container"> <p>To set up your preferred verification method, continue to the Authenticator App Verification or Phone Number (SMS) Verification steps below.</p> </div> <div class="t-14 article-content__rich-text hue-default-color" data-test-selector="preRenderedMarkup-container"> <p><strong>Note:</strong> If two-step verification is turned off, LinkedIn will also forget all previously recognized devices and you'll only need your username and password to sign in. Learn more about what to do if you’ve <a rel="" href="/help/linkedin/answer/38583" target="_self">lost access to your phone or authenticator app</a>.</p> </div> <div class="collapsible article-content__collapsible" data-test-selector="collapsible"> <button aria-controls="collapsible__body-bfpfu" aria-expanded="false" class="collapsible__trigger plain-button " data-test-selector="collapsible-trigger" type="button"> <span class="t-16 t-bold article-content__collapsible-trigger-text">Authenticator App Verification</span> <li-icon size="large" color="inverse" class="collapsible__icon " data-test-selector="collapsible-icon" type="chevron-down-icon"></li-icon> </button> <div id="collapsible__body-bfpfu" class="collapsible__body article-content__collapsible-body" data-test-selector="collapsible-body" hidden tabindex="-1"> <div class="collapsible__content"> <div class="t-14 article-content__rich-text hue-default-color" data-test-selector="preRenderedMarkup-container"> If you’ve chosen to use app-based verification, follow the steps below: </div> <ol class="article-content__ordered-list" data-test-selector="orderedList-container"> <li class="article-content__ordered-list-item t-14"> <div class="t-14 article-content__rich-text hue-default-color article-content__rich-text--in-list" data-test-selector="preRenderedMarkup-container"> Install an authenticator app such as Microsoft Authenticator. </div> </li> <li class="article-content__ordered-list-item t-14"> <div class="t-14 article-content__rich-text hue-default-color article-content__rich-text--in-list" data-test-selector="preRenderedMarkup-container"> <p>Click the profile icon at the top of your LinkedIn homepage and select <strong>Settings & Privacy</strong>.</p> </div> </li> <li class="article-content__ordered-list-item t-14"> <div class="t-14 article-content__rich-text hue-default-color article-content__rich-text--in-list" data-test-selector="preRenderedMarkup-container"> <p>Under the <strong>Sign in & security</strong>, click <strong>Two-step Verification</strong> to enable or change the two-step verification method.</p> </div> </li> <li class="article-content__ordered-list-item t-14"> <div class="t-14 article-content__rich-text hue-default-color article-content__rich-text--in-list" data-test-selector="preRenderedMarkup-container"> <p>Click <strong>Set up</strong> to enable two-step verification and select <strong>Authenticator App</strong> as the method.</p> </div> <div class="t-14 article-content__rich-text hue-default-color article-content__rich-text--in-list" data-test-selector="preRenderedMarkup-container"> <ul><li><strong>Note:</strong> You may be asked to enter your password for security reasons. You may also be asked to enter a verification code sent to your email address or to approve the change through your LinkedIn app.</li></ul> </div> </li> <li class="article-content__ordered-list-item t-14"> <div class="t-14 article-content__rich-text hue-default-color article-content__rich-text--in-list" data-test-selector="preRenderedMarkup-container"> <p>Open your authenticator app and tap <strong>Add Account</strong> or click the <li-icon type="plus-icon"></li-icon> <strong>Add</strong> icon in the top right corner. If this is your first time setting up an account on the app, you might be prompted to set up an account.</p> </div> </li> <li class="article-content__ordered-list-item t-14"> <div class="t-14 article-content__rich-text hue-default-color article-content__rich-text--in-list" data-test-selector="preRenderedMarkup-container"> <p>Select <strong>Other</strong> and use “LinkedIn” as the account name.</p> </div> </li> <li class="article-content__ordered-list-item t-14"> <div class="t-14 article-content__rich-text hue-default-color article-content__rich-text--in-list" data-test-selector="preRenderedMarkup-container"> <p>Enter the <strong>secret key</strong> provided by LinkedIn into the authenticator app.</p> </div> </li> <li class="article-content__ordered-list-item t-14"> <div class="t-14 article-content__rich-text hue-default-color article-content__rich-text--in-list" data-test-selector="preRenderedMarkup-container"> <p>Enter the 6-digit verification code generated by your authenticator app to verify your device.</p> </div> </li> </ol> <div class="t-14 article-content__rich-text hue-default-color" data-test-selector="preRenderedMarkup-container"> <p>Now your device is ready for two-step authentication. Whenever you log in from a new device, open your <strong>Authenticator</strong> app and enter the code when prompted.</p> </div> </div> <!----> </div> </div> <div class="collapsible article-content__collapsible" data-test-selector="collapsible"> <button aria-controls="collapsible__body-pj382" aria-expanded="false" class="collapsible__trigger plain-button " data-test-selector="collapsible-trigger" type="button"> <span class="t-16 t-bold article-content__collapsible-trigger-text">Phone Number (SMS) Verification</span> <li-icon size="large" color="inverse" class="collapsible__icon " data-test-selector="collapsible-icon" type="chevron-down-icon"></li-icon> </button> <div id="collapsible__body-pj382" class="collapsible__body article-content__collapsible-body" data-test-selector="collapsible-body" hidden tabindex="-1"> <div class="collapsible__content"> <div class="t-14 article-content__rich-text hue-default-color" data-test-selector="preRenderedMarkup-container"> If you choose SMS verification, you'll have to use a mobile phone number associated with your LinkedIn account before you can complete the two-step verification. <a rel="" href="/help/linkedin/answer/55967">Add and remove phone numbers on your LinkedIn account</a> at any time. </div> <ol class="article-content__ordered-list" data-test-selector="orderedList-container"> <li class="article-content__ordered-list-item t-14"> <div class="t-14 article-content__rich-text hue-default-color article-content__rich-text--in-list" data-test-selector="preRenderedMarkup-container"> <p>Click the profile icon at the top of your LinkedIn homepage and select <strong>Settings & Privacy</strong>.</p> </div> </li> <li class="article-content__ordered-list-item t-14"> <div class="t-14 article-content__rich-text hue-default-color article-content__rich-text--in-list" data-test-selector="preRenderedMarkup-container"> <p>Under the <strong>Sign in & security</strong>, click <strong>Two-step Verification</strong> to enable or change the two-step verification method.</p> </div> </li> <li class="article-content__ordered-list-item t-14"> <div class="t-14 article-content__rich-text hue-default-color article-content__rich-text--in-list" data-test-selector="preRenderedMarkup-container"> <p>Click <strong>Set up</strong> and select <strong>Phone Number (SMS)</strong> as a preferred verification method for two-step verification, then click <strong>Continue.</strong></p> </div> </li> <li class="article-content__ordered-list-item t-14"> <div class="t-14 article-content__rich-text hue-default-color article-content__rich-text--in-list" data-test-selector="preRenderedMarkup-container"> <p>Enter your phone number and LinkedIn password, then click <strong>Send code</strong> to receive a 6-digit code sent to your phone.</p> </div> </li> <li class="article-content__ordered-list-item t-14"> <div class="t-14 article-content__rich-text hue-default-color article-content__rich-text--in-list" data-test-selector="preRenderedMarkup-container"> <p>Once you receive the code sent to your phone, enter it into the box on the device you're using to sign in and click <strong>Verify</strong>.</p> </div> </li> </ol> <div class="t-14 article-content__rich-text hue-default-color" data-test-selector="preRenderedMarkup-container"> Now your device is ready for two-step authentication. Whenever you sign in from a new device, you’ll be prompted to enter the code sent to your phone to continue logging in. </div> </div> <!----> </div> </div> <div class="collapsible article-content__collapsible" data-test-selector="collapsible"> <button aria-controls="collapsible__body-r603s" aria-expanded="false" class="collapsible__trigger plain-button " data-test-selector="collapsible-trigger" type="button"> <span class="t-16 t-bold article-content__collapsible-trigger-text">Sign-in Security Prompt</span> <li-icon size="large" color="inverse" class="collapsible__icon " data-test-selector="collapsible-icon" type="chevron-down-icon"></li-icon> </button> <div id="collapsible__body-r603s" class="collapsible__body article-content__collapsible-body" data-test-selector="collapsible-body" hidden tabindex="-1"> <div class="collapsible__content"> <div class="t-14 article-content__rich-text hue-default-color" data-test-selector="preRenderedMarkup-container"> <p>If you are logged into LinkedIn on a mobile device and have push notifications enabled, you will receive a push notification on your mobile device with a sign-in security prompt instead of one of the 2FA methods. Learn more about <a rel="" href="/help/linkedin/answer/a1427042" target="_self">sign-in security prompt</a>.</p> </div> </div> <!----> </div> </div> <div class="t-14 article-content__rich-text hue-default-color" data-test-selector="preRenderedMarkup-container"> <h2>Related tasks</h2><ul><li><a rel="" href="https://www.linkedin.com/mypreferences/d/two-factor-authentication" target="_self">Two-step verification setup</a></li><li><a rel="" href="/help/linkedin/answer/140321" target="_self">Authenticator app overview</a></li><li><a rel="" href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/mobile-authenticator-app" target="_self">Download the Microsoft Authenticator app</a></li><li><a rel="" href="/help/linkedin/answer/a525150" target="_self">Add and remove mobile phone numbers from your account</a></li></ul><h2>Learn more</h2><ul><li><a rel="" href="/help/linkedin/answer/531" target="_self">Two-step verification overview</a></li><li><a rel="" 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