Security & account
Get sign-in codes by email
Get a six-digit code by email each time you sign in — the simple kind of two-step sign-in.
Before you start
- You can open your email on the same device.
The steps at a glance
Step 1 of 3
Tap Settings in the menu, then tap Security in the "Jump to a section" row (or scroll down to the Two-step sign-in box).
Next to Email codes, tap Set up, then Send me a code.
Type the code from the email into 6-digit code from the email and tap Turn on.
What the code looks like
Find it: The email we send youPaste it: The code box on the sign-in screen
Not this: xxxx-xxxx-xxxx — that's a recovery code — only for when you've lost your phone.
✅ How do I know it worked?
- You see Email codes are on. and the row says On.
⚠️ Common mistakes
ProblemThe code didn't arrive.FixCheck spam, wait a minute, then ask for a new code. Old codes stop working.
ProblemYou want stronger protection.FixUse an authenticator app instead — see Turn on two-step sign-in.