{"id":589,"date":"2026-11-07T10:47:31","date_gmt":"2026-11-07T15:47:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dmpro.brandid.app\/blog\/dmpro-knowledge-base\/how-to-turn-on-two-step-authentication\/"},"modified":"2026-11-07T10:47:31","modified_gmt":"2026-11-07T15:47:31","slug":"how-to-turn-on-two-step-authentication","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dmpro.brandid.app\/blog\/dmpro-knowledge-base\/how-to-turn-on-two-step-authentication\/","title":{"rendered":"How to turn on two-step authentication"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!--\n DMpro Help Center: How-To\n URL: https:\/\/dmpro.brandid.app\/blog\/dmpro-knowledge-base\/how-to-turn-on-two-step-authentication\/\n-->\n<style>\n.kb-page{\n  --coral:#EE6055; --mint:#3DE8B7; --ink:#1A1A1A; --paper:#FAFAF7; --pen:#5F5E5A;\n  --yellow:#F8E170; --blue:#365eff; --line:#ececec;\n  font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,\"Segoe UI\",Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;\n  color:var(--ink); line-height:1.62; max-width:840px; margin:0 auto; 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padding:14px 18px; border-radius:12px; background:#fff8e1; border:1px solid #f3dd8a; font-size:15px;}\n.kb-page .kb-notice strong{color:#1A1A1A;}\n<\/style>\n\n<section class=\"kb-page\" id=\"kb-howto\">\n<nav class=\"kb-crumb\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dmpro.brandid.app\/blog\/dmpro-knowledge-base\/\">Help Center<\/a><span>\/<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dmpro.brandid.app\/blog\/dmpro-knowledge-base\/#how-to-guides\">How-To Guides<\/a><span>\/<\/span>How to turn on two-step authentication<\/nav>\n<header class=\"kb-head\"><span class=\"kb-eyebrow\">Account and plans<\/span><h1>How to turn on two-step authentication<\/h1><p class=\"kb-lead\">Add a sign-in code sent by email so a stolen or guessed password is not enough to get into your DMpro account.<\/p><div class=\"kb-meta\"><span>6 steps<\/span><span>With screenshots<\/span><span>Updated October 2026<\/span><\/div><\/header>\n<div class=\"kb-needs\"><h2>Before you start<\/h2><ul><li>Access to the email address on your DMpro account, because that is where codes are sent<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"kb-steps\">\n<section class=\"kb-step\" id=\"step-1\"><div class=\"kb-step-n\">1<\/div><div class=\"kb-step-b\"><h2>Open Settings<\/h2><p>Click <strong>Settings<\/strong> in the sidebar. A list on the left jumps you between sections: Team seats, Profile, Security, Notifications, Privacy &amp; data, Contact us and Danger zone.<\/p><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"kb-step\" id=\"step-2\"><div class=\"kb-step-n\">2<\/div><div class=\"kb-step-b\"><h2>Go to Security<\/h2><p>Click <strong>Security<\/strong> in that list. At the top you can change your password with <strong>Current password<\/strong>, <strong>New password<\/strong> and <strong>Confirm new password<\/strong>, then <strong>Update password<\/strong>. Below it is the <strong>Two-step authentication<\/strong> switch.<\/p><figure class=\"kb-fig\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dmpro.brandid.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/dmpro-kb-dm-settings-security.jpg\" alt=\"The Security section of Settings with the password fields and, below them, the Two-step authentication switch, which is off.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1511\" height=\"812\"><figcaption>The Security section of Settings with the password fields and, below them, the Two-step authentication switch, which is off.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"kb-step\" id=\"step-3\"><div class=\"kb-step-n\">3<\/div><div class=\"kb-step-b\"><h2>Check the email on your account<\/h2><p>Codes go to the email address on your account. Before you continue, open <strong>Profile<\/strong> in the same Settings list and make sure the address is current and one you can open right now. If you change your email, DMpro sends a confirmation link to the new address and the change only takes effect when you click it, so do that first.<\/p><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"kb-step\" id=\"step-4\"><div class=\"kb-step-n\">4<\/div><div class=\"kb-step-b\"><h2>Optional: update your password while you are here<\/h2><p>The password fields above the switch are for email sign-in. To change your password, type your <strong>Current password<\/strong>, then your <strong>New password<\/strong> twice, and click <strong>Update password<\/strong>. Pick something long that you do not use anywhere else. If you sign in only with Google or another social login, you may not need this.<\/p><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"kb-step\" id=\"step-5\"><div class=\"kb-step-n\">5<\/div><div class=\"kb-step-b\"><h2>Switch Two-step authentication on<\/h2><p>Turn on the <strong>Two-step authentication<\/strong> switch. It is off by default. When it is on, DMpro emails you a sign-in code after your password, or after Google and other social sign-in.<\/p><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"kb-step\" id=\"step-6\"><div class=\"kb-step-n\">6<\/div><div class=\"kb-step-b\"><h2>Test it<\/h2><p>Keep your current session open, then sign in from a private window. Enter your password (or use Google), wait for the email, and enter the code. Once it works you know you will not lock yourself out.<\/p><p>From then on every sign-in has two parts: your password (or Google or another social sign-in), then the code from the email. The code arrives in your inbox within a minute or so.<\/p><div class=\"kb-warn\"><p>If you lose access to your email, you also lose access to your codes. Keep your email secure and up to date, and do not turn this on if you cannot open that inbox.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"kb-box\"><h2>Tips<\/h2><ul><li>To turn it off, go back to the same switch. You can change this at any time.<\/li><li>Use a strong, unique password in addition to the code. Two-step authentication is a second lock, not a replacement for the first.<\/li><li>Be careful of lookalike emails. DMpro codes are only entered on the DMpro sign-in page.<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"kb-box\"><h2>If something goes wrong<\/h2><details class=\"kb-prob\"><summary>The code email does not arrive.<\/summary><div><p>Check your spam folder, wait a minute, then request a fresh code from the sign-in page rather than reusing an old one. Make sure the address on your account is correct.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details class=\"kb-prob\"><summary>I cannot get in because I cannot reach my email.<\/summary><div><p>Contact support so the team can verify your identity and turn off two-step authentication on your account.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details class=\"kb-prob\"><summary>I forgot my password.<\/summary><div><p>Use <strong>Forgot current password?<\/strong> in the Security section while signed in, or the forgot password link on the sign-in page if you are signed out.<\/p><\/div><\/details><\/div>\n<div class=\"kb-box\"><h2>Related how-to guides<\/h2><ul class=\"kb-cards\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/dmpro.brandid.app\/blog\/dmpro-knowledge-base\/how-to-sign-in-to-dmpro\/\">How to sign in to DMpro and finish onboarding<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/dmpro.brandid.app\/blog\/dmpro-knowledge-base\/how-to-change-notification-settings\/\">How to change your notification settings<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/dmpro.brandid.app\/blog\/dmpro-knowledge-base\/how-to-invite-teammates-to-your-workspace\/\">How to invite teammates to your workspace<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/dmpro.brandid.app\/blog\/dmpro-knowledge-base\/how-to-compare-plans-and-upgrade\/\">How to compare plans and upgrade<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/dmpro.brandid.app\/blog\/dmpro-knowledge-base\/how-to-turn-on-overage-billing\/\">How to turn on overage billing<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"kb-related\"><h2>Help Center articles<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/dmpro.brandid.app\/blog\/dmpro-knowledge-base\/settings\/\">Settings &amp; Public Help &rarr;<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/dmpro.brandid.app\/blog\/dmpro-knowledge-base\/auth-onboarding\/\">Sign In &amp; Onboarding &rarr;<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/dmpro.brandid.app\/blog\/dmpro-knowledge-base\/troubleshooting\/\">Troubleshooting &rarr;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"kb-cta\">\n<h3>Still stuck? We&#8217;re happy to help.<\/h3>\n<p>Create your DMpro account, see pricing, or reach out to support directly.<\/p>\n<div class=\"kb-cta-btns\">\n<a class=\"kb-btn kb-btn-coral\" href=\"https:\/\/dmpro.brandid.app\/signin\">\n<svg fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M12 5l7 7-7 7\"><\/path><\/svg>Create Free Account<\/a>\n<a class=\"kb-btn kb-btn-ghost\" href=\"https:\/\/dmpro.brandid.app\/\">\n<svg fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><rect height=\"18\" rx=\"2\" width=\"18\" x=\"3\" y=\"4\"><\/rect><path d=\"M3 10h18\"><\/path><\/svg>See Plans<\/a>\n<a class=\"kb-btn kb-btn-ghost\" href=\"https:\/\/brandid.app\/contact-us\/\">\n<svg fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M21 15a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H7l-4 4V5a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h14a2 2 0 0 1 2 2z\"><\/path><\/svg>Contact Support<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<a class=\"kb-back\" href=\"https:\/\/dmpro.brandid.app\/blog\/dmpro-knowledge-base\/#how-to-guides\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"m15 18-6-6 6-6\"\/><\/svg>All how-to guides<\/a>\n<\/section>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"HowTo\", \"name\": \"How to turn on two-step authentication\", \"description\": \"Add a sign-in code sent by email so a stolen or guessed password is not enough to get into your DMpro account.\", \"step\": [{\"@type\": \"HowToStep\", \"position\": 1, \"name\": \"Open Settings\", \"text\": \"Click Settings in the sidebar. 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