2FA
requires an extra passcode when signing in, trading, withdrawing or depositing. This passcode can be
stored in an authenticator app on your phone where the passcode changes every 30 seconds. Or in a
Hardware Security Key where the passcode changes after each use
and can even recognize the website that you are trying to sign into.
Enabling sign-in 2FA also activates Step-up 2FA. This is an extra step that is required anytime that 2FA settings on your account are added, edited or removed. Once a change to your Kraken account is requested, a popup window will appear to confirm your sign-in 2FA again via the 6-digit code from your authenticator app or via your Hardware Security Key.
Without the Step-up 2FA code no changes can be made, even if somebody managed to sign into your account without your permission.
This section is for clients using Kraken Classic
Adding 2FA and signing into your account with 2FA