Two-Step Verification is an extra layer of security that is added when you use your email address to access an account. When you log in to Seller Central, first enter your standard login/password. Then a second code that we send to a device that you choose via an SMS message, voice call, or an authenticator app.

Two-Step Verification is required in order to access your Seller Central account. It is your best protection against unauthorized access to your seller account, even if your password gets stolen and especially if you use the same password across multiple sites.

Before you enable Two-Step Verification, you need access to either a cell phone with SMS (text), a landline telephone, or an authenticator app installed on a smart mobile device or tablet. You'll be asked to choose one of these methods to receive authentication codes. For more information, see About Two-Step Verification.

1. In Seller Central, go to Settings and select Login Settings.
2. On the Login & security page, select Edit next to the Two-Step Verification (2SV) Settings option.
3. On the Advanced Security Settings page, select Get Started.

Choose how you'll receive codes

When setting up Two-Step Verification, you have three options for how you would like to receive your authentication code: text message (SMS), phone call, or authenticator app. Select Phone number or Authenticator App to begin.

Phone number

1. Select Text message (SMS) or Voice delivery (you will receive a phone call).
2. Choose the country code for the phone number you plan to use, enter the phone number in the field provided, and then click Send code or Call me now. You'll receive an SMS (text) or voice call depending on the method you chose. It might take a few minutes.
3. Enter the code that was sent to your device, and then click Verify code and continue.

Authenticator App

1. Install an authenticator app on your smart mobile device or tablet. Click Need an app? for instructions.
2. Within the app, create an account, and then scan the barcode on the webpage. If the barcode doesn't scan, click Can't scan the barcode? for a key that you can enter.
3. Enter the code generated by the app, and then click Verify code and continue.

For more information, see Use an authenticator app for Two-Step Verification.

We would love to hear from our selling partners in regards to the best practices you utilize for this process. Please share below.