Learn how to do anything: How to Enable Two Factor Authentication on Tumblr

Wednesday, June 1, 2016

How to Enable Two Factor Authentication on Tumblr

Two Factor Authentication (2FA or TFA) is an extra layer of security that requires not only a password, but also something that only the user has, such as a piece of information, a physical token, or in the case of Tumblr, a mobile phone.

TFA makes it more difficult for hackers to access your Tumblr account, but a strong password should always be the first line of security.

EditSteps

Log into Tumblr. Enter your e-mail address and password as Tumblr asks.
Go to the dashboard. You will be automatically redirected to the dashboard after you log in. If you are on another Tumblr page, click the button in the upper-right corner.
Click the button. This button is located in the upper-right corner, on the left of the blue button. After you click the button, a window should drop down.
Click the button. his button is located under the button in the menu that just dropped down.
Click the slider. You should now get an extra menu to fill in your country, mobile number and account password.
Fill in the necessary information. Select the country you live in, fill in the phone number of the mobile phone you're going to use, and your Tumblr-password.
Click .
Fill in the 6-digit code you received via sms. Do this immediately after you receive the text-message, as the code expires after two minutes.
- You will receive the text message after about ten seconds.
Click .
Choose how you want to receive your authentication code.
- Send code via SMS: When you log in, you will receive a text message with a unique, one-use code.
- Generate code via authenticator app: You will receive a code through an authenticator app (Google Authenticator is recommended). This requires some additional steps:
Scan the provided QR-code with the authenticator app.
Enter the code you received on the authenticator app in the bar under the QR-code.
Click .