How to sign into Amazon with Authenticator App¶
Video Tutorial (from Microsoft)¶
1. Download an Authenticator app on your phone¶
Choose whichever you like. The video uses the one from Microsoft, the following steps will be using the one from Google.
2. Set up your Authenticator app¶
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Login to Amazon Seller Central and navigate to Settings -> Login Settings.
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Click on "Manage" next to 2-step verification and select "Add new app".
- Now open your Authenticator app (Google Authenticator shown), find the option to scan a QR code.
- Scan the QR code on the webpage, then the Amazon account will be added to the list in the Authenticator app.
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Put the 6-digit code (at the given moment) into the webpage "Enter OTP" section, then hit 'Verify OTP and continue'.
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When you see an additional 'app enrolled' added, the setup is complete!
3. Login with Authenticator App¶
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From now on, when logging into your Amazon account, provide your username and password as usual.
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When asked to fill in the OTP, just open your Authenticator app to find the six-digit code under your Amazon account.
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Enter the code on Amazon to complete the login process. No SMS required!