For extra security, you can protect your Avast Account with 2-step verification. When you enable 2-step verification, you need to enter your password and a verification code from the Google Authenticator app each time you sign in.

Enable 2-step verification

To enable 2-step verification, follow these steps:

1. Sign in to your Avast Account and click Go to account settings in the Account settings tile.
2. Under Security, click Turn on 2-step verification.
3. Enter your Avast Account password and click Continue.
4. Download and set up the Google Authenticator app on your Android or iOS device. Follow these steps:
   If the Google Authenticator app is already setup on your device, open the app and tap the + plus icon in the bottom-right corner of the screen.
   • Click Or scan a QR code to get the app, then open the camera app on your device and scan the on-screen QR code. Alternatively, download the app via the Google Authenticator product page in Google Play Store or the App Store.
   • Tap Get started on the app welcome screen.
5. In the Google Authenticator app, tap Add a code then Scan a QR code.
6. On the instructions screen, click Continue to setup, then scan the QR code with your Android or iOS device.
7. In the Google Authenticator app, locate the 6-digit code that is visible under Avast.
8. On the instructions screen, enter the 6-digit code from the app, then click Turn on.
9. Ensure that you save the recovery code, then click Close.
   You can use the recovery code to disable 2-step verification and sign in to your Avast Account if you cannot access the Google Authenticator app.
   

2-step verification is now enabled.

Sign in with 2-step verification

After 2-step verification is enabled, follow these steps to sign in to your Avast Account:

1. Enter your Avast Account email address and password, then click Continue.
2. On your Android or iOS device, open the Google Authenticator app.
3. Locate the 6-digit code that is visible under Avast.
4. On the Avast Account login screen, enter the 6-digit code from the app, then click Continue.

You are now signed in to your Avast Account.

Disable 2-step verification

To disable 2-step verification for your Avast Account, follow the relevant steps below according to your authentication method:

Updated on: 02/06/2022