How do you configure two-factor authentication (2FA) for your Reddit account?

Two-factor authentication on Reddit adds a second verification step to the login process, requiring you to enter a six-digit code from an authenticator app in addition to your username and password every time you log in with your Reddit credentials. Setting up 2FA can currently only be done from a desktop web browser — it is not available through the mobile app interface. Once logged into Reddit on a computer browser, you navigate to your Settings by clicking your username in the top-right corner and selecting "Settings." Under the "Account Authorization" section, you will find a "Two-Factor Authentication" toggle or option. Clicking it prompts you to enter your current password to confirm your identity. Reddit then walks you through the setup process, which involves scanning a QR code with an authenticator app on your phone — compatible apps include Google Authenticator, Microsoft Authenticator, and Authy, among others. The authenticator app generates a six-digit code that refreshes every 30 seconds; you enter the current code to confirm the link between Reddit and your authenticator app. During setup, Reddit also generates a set of backup codes, which are one-time-use recovery codes you can use to access your account if you lose your phone or cannot access your authenticator app. These backup codes should be saved in a secure, offline location — if you lose both your phone and your backup codes, account recovery becomes extremely difficult. Reddit requires that you have a verified email address on your account before enabling 2FA, because the email provides an additional recovery path. After setup is complete, 2FA applies only to password-based logins; logging in via Google or Apple SSO uses those platforms' own security and does not trigger Reddit's 2FA.