How to Enable Two Factor Authentication on Tumblr

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Log into Tumblr.

   Enter your e-mail address and password as Tumblr asks.
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   Step 2: Go to the dashboard.

   You will be automatically redirected to the dashboard after you log in.
   
   If you are on another Tumblr page, click the Dashboard button in the upper-right corner. , This button is located in the upper-right corner, on the left of the blue Make a Post button.
   
   After you click the button, a window should drop down. , his button is located under the Following button in the menu that just dropped down. , You should now get an extra menu to fill in your country, mobile number and account password. , Select the country you live in, fill in the phone number of the mobile phone you're going to use, and your Tumblr-password. ,, Do this immediately after you receive the text-message, as the code expires after two minutes.
   
   You will receive the text message after about ten seconds. ,, Send code via SMS:
   When you log in, you will receive a text message with a unique, one-use code.
   
   Generate code via authenticator app:
   You will receive a code through an authenticator app (Google Authenticator is recommended).
   
   This requires some additional steps: ,,,
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   Step 3: Click the Account button.

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   Step 4: Click the Settings button.

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   Step 5: Click the Two-factor authentication slider.

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   Step 6: Fill in the necessary information.

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   Step 7: Click Send.

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   Step 8: Fill in the 6-digit code you received via sms.

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   Step 9: Click Enable.

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    Step 10: Choose how you want to receive your authentication code.

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    Step 11: Scan the provided QR-code with the authenticator app.

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    Step 12: Enter the code you received on the authenticator app in the bar under the QR-code.

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    Step 13: Click Enable.

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