How to set up PayPal’s two-factor authentication with a mobile app or trust the computer

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I just set up two-factor authentication feature for my account with PayPal, but I can't seem to find a way how to set it up to either trust my desktop computer (so that it doesn't ask for a PIN on it) or how to set it up to work with the Google Authenticator smartphone app to generate security PINs. Any ideas?

PS. At the current moment I was able to set it up to text security codes for me. The issue is that I have a limited allowance on text messages each month, so my carrier will start charging me for those at some point. So it'd be nice to avoid this. Plus waiting for a text message, that may take some time to arrive, is also inconvenient.

Best Answer

It can not be done with Google Authenticator or Authy app. Now I only saw two options with paypal

you can see information here

The Security Key is available in 2 versions:

Security Key card: This is an electronic device that creates a unique security code instantly at the press of a button. It is the size of a credit card.

Mobile phone Security Key: You can sign up to receive security codes by text message.

A Security Key card currently costs $32.95 AUD. Additional or replacement cards are the same price.

Activate Security Key: https://www.paypal.com/au/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_setup-security-key

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