Twitch - Two-Factor Authentication Setup

Overview

Enable 2FA on your Twitch account to access developer features like app registration.

Prerequisites

• Twitch account
• Authenticator app (Google Authenticator, Authy, etc.) or phone for SMS

Steps

1. Access Security Settings

1. Navigate to https://www.twitch.tv/settings/security
2. Click on "Two-Factor Authentication" section
3. Click button "Set Up Two-Factor Authentication"

2. Phone Verification

1. Modal dialog appears: "Two-Factor Authentication"
2. Select country code from dropdown (e.g., "Japan +81")
3. Enter phone number in textbox "Phone Number"
4. Click button "Continue"

3. Social Account Verification (if applicable)

If your Twitch account is linked to Google:

1. Dialog "Verify your social account" appears
2. Click button "Continue with Google"
3. Select your Google account from the account chooser
4. Complete any additional Google verification if prompted

4. Enter SMS Verification Code

1. 7-digit code is sent to your phone via SMS
2. Enter each digit in the corresponding input fields (Digit 1-7)
3. Click button "Continue"

5. Set Up Authenticator App (Recommended)

1. After SMS verification, option to add authenticator app appears
2. Scan QR code with Google Authenticator or similar app
3. Enter the 6-digit code from the authenticator app
4. Click button "Submit"

Verification

After setup, "Two-Factor Authentication" section shows:

• Status: Enabled
• Authenticator App: Connected
• Text Message (Backup): Phone number configured

Notes

• 2FA is required for Twitch Developer Console app registration
• Keep backup codes in a safe place
• You will be logged out of other devices after enabling 2FA