How to enable 2-layer security (2FA) for Epic Games account

Epic Games and its mass free giveaway programs are no longer a strange name to gamers anymore, right?

Of course, they don’t have too much money to give away a bunch of free games to us, but this is one of the ways Epic Games uses to compete with other big companies like Steam, Blizzard, etc.

But why care, they give it away for free so we can just take it and play ٩(^‿^)۶

And to help you continue to receive games after Epic Games has just updated some terms on receiving free games, in this article I will guide you how to receive games. Activate Two-Factor Authentication for your Epic Games Store account okay!

#1. Introducing the 2-layer security feature on Epic Games

Specifically, from today until May 21, 2020, to be able to receive free games on Epic Games Store, 100% of users will have to turn on 2-factor authentication – Two-Factor Authentication, also known as 2FA for accounts. your Epic account.

The company said that this action is intended to help players improve the security of their accounts. Personally, I don’t think this is anything special or complicated, so if requested, just turn it on.

But before we go into implementation, we should also learn about the 2FA security method, right?

2FA nice Two-Factor Authentication or a familiar name that we often call it 2-step authentication is one of the most popular, simplest but extremely effective security methods.

Normally, to access an account, you only need to know the username/Email/phone number and password, but when 2FA is activated, you need to have an authentication code sent to the phone application. / Email / phone number has been pre-set.

2FA is just that simple, nothing special or complicated, but it can make your account much harder for bad guys to break into.

#2. Instructions for activating 2-layer security for Epic Games Store accounts

+ Step 1: First, visit the account management page on Epic Games here => Then please log in to the account you are using.

+ Step 2: Next, you access the section Password & Security to start setting up 2-step authentication on Epic Games.

Or When you want to receive a certain game for free, a window like this will appear asking you to turn on 2FA => click the button ENABLE TWO-FACTOR AUTHENTICATION will also take you to the page Passwords & Security as above.

+ Step 3: Then in tab Password & Security you scroll down to the section TWO-FACTOR Authentication You will see there are 3 types of authentication as shown below:

1. Authenticate using the app.
2. Authenticate by SMS message.
3. Authenticate by Email.

You just need to choose and activate the most convenient one out of the 3, you don’t have to activate them all.

I often use the Email authentication method => so I will click the button ENABLE EMAIL Authentication To activate, you do the same with other methods.

+ Step 4: After that, Epic Games will send a 6-digit verification code to the Email, phone number you used to register your account or mobile application, depending on your choice.

Enter the 6-digit security code you just received into the box Enter the security code to continue => then press the button CONTINUE to continue activating 2FA.

If you enter the correct security code sent by Epic Games, you will immediately receive a notification that 2-step authentication has been successfully activated. (Email Authentication Enabled) .

Enabling two-step authentication is complete, you now have a click card DONE to finish and receive the free game like before.

#3. Conclusion

So I have just finished giving you instructions How to enable 2FA two-step authentication for Epic Games account so you can continue to receive free games.

Not only for Epic Games accounts but for any account, you should enable 2FA to increase the security of your online accounts. Hope this article will be useful to you. Wish you success!

Collaborator: Nguyen Thanh Tung – Blogchiasekienthuc.com