How to Enable Two-Factor Authentication in Valorant

Riot Games launched two-factor authentication (2FA) for Valorant players on 20th January 2022. Players can now enable 2FA to keep their accounts protected. Dubbed “Multi-Factor Authentication” (MFA), the new system by Riot Games does away with the traditional 2FA system, where you were prompted to enter a code only when logging on from a new or unverified device. You can now require a code for every login session for added security.

What is Two-Factor Authentication and why should you enable it?

Two-factor authentication is an electronic security measure which permits access to a person’s account only after they have successfully presented two forms of authentication. It is used to identify the true individual of the account and to ensure its protection from hackers.

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is live! Learn how to add an extra layer of protection to your Riot account: https://t.co/5WHGRmF0w2

— VALORANT (@PlayVALORANT) January 20, 2022

By enabling 2FA, players will be protecting their password, payment information and their game progress which includes cosmetics. While this is an opt-in feature, all players should enable 2FA to give an extra level of security and peace of mind.

How to enable Two-Factor Authentication in Valorant?

If your email is not verified:

1. Sign in to your Riot account page.

2. Navigate to the Sign-In & Security tab.

3. Locate the Your email is unverified banner at the top of the page.

4. Click the Resend email button.

5. Navigate to your email inbox.

6. Find and open the email from Riot games.
   (If you don’t see the email in your inbox, check your spam folder.)

7. In the email, click the Verify Email button.

If your email is verified:

1. Sign in to your Riot account page.

2. Navigate to the Sign-In & Security tab.

3. Locate the 2-factor authentication card.

4. Click the Resend email button.

5. Navigate to the inbox of your connected email address.

6. Find and open the MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication) email you received from Riot games.
   (If you don’t see the email in your inbox, check the spam folder.)

7. From the email, click the Enable Two-Factor Authentication button.

In the launcher, under the field where you enter the MFA code, you’ll see a box that says Remember this app for 30 days. Check it, and you won’t have to enter a code again for a whole month.

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