How to set up 2FA on your Nest Account

2-factor authentication adds an extra layer of security to your Next account. 2-factor authentication prevents your account from unauthorized login. This security feature helps to keep your private and personal data more safe and secure. With the 2FA enabled, along with the password you also need to enter a security code that will be sent to your phone number for login. Without the security code no one can access your account.

How to set up 2FA on your Nest Account via Nest App

If you have the Nest app on your phone, then directly with the app, you can enable two-factor authentication on your Nest account easily. Here are the simple steps to activate 2-factor authentication on Nest account with Nest app, use them to enable it on yours.

1.    First, open the 'Nest' app on your device.

2.    Then, click on the 'Hamburger' icon at the top left corner on the main screen.

3.    Click on the 'Account' (Cog icon) button.

4.    Click on 'Manage account.'

5.    Click on 'Account Security.'

6.    Click on '2-step verification'.

7.    Now, click the toggle switch of '2-step verification' and turn it on.

8.    Click on the Password text field.

9.    And, enter the password of the email.

10.    Click the 'Continue' button.

11.    Now, enter the phone number.

12.    Check the message on the entered phone number.

13.    And enter that 6-digit verification code.

14.    Click the 'Continue' button.

15.    And click 'Done.'

That's it! 2-factor authentication is set up on your Nest account. Now, whenever you try to log in, a verification code sent to the entered phone number. You need to enter that verification code to login into your account.

How to set up 2FA on your Nest Account via Nest's website

Two-factor authentication can also be enabled from the Nest official website. You can use your computer to open the Nest's website. Here are the simple steps to activate 2-factor authentication on Nest account via Nest's website, use them to enable on yours.

1.    Open a browser.

2.    Go to 'Nest's website.'

3.    Click on 'SIGN IN' at the top-right side.

4.    Sign in with your account.

5.    Then, click on your 'Profile' icon on the top-right side.

6.    Click on 'Manage account.'

7.    Again click on 'Manage account,' on the prompted window.

8.    Next, click on 'Account Security.'

9.    Click on '2-step verification'.

10.    Now, click the toggle switch of '2-step verification' and turn it on.

11.    Click on the Password text field.

12.    And, enter the password of the email.

13.    Click the 'Continue' button.

14.    Enter the phone number.

15.    Check the message on the entered phone number.

16.    And enter that 6-digit verification code.

17.    Click the 'Continue' button.

18.    And click 'Done.'

That's it! 2-factor authentication is set up on your Nest account. Now, whenever you try to log in, a verification code sent to the entered phone number. You need to enter that verification code to login into your account.

Set up 2-factor authentication on your Nest account and bolster the security of your Home Protection Camera, smoke detector, thermostat, etc.

James Boond  is a Microsoft Office expert and has been working in the technical industry since 2002. As a technical expert, John has written technical blogs, manuals, white papers, and reviews for many websites such as mcafee.com/activate .

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