2FA-Email verification codes

Scope

This section explains how email verification codes work as a Multi-Factor Authentication (2FA) method for personal accounts, including:

• When email-based 2FA is enabled

• How the verification flow works during sign-in

• What users should expect after enabling 2FA

📌 This guide applies only to email-based 2FA. Other 2FA methods (Authenticator App, Passkey) are documented separately.

I am new. Where should I start?

If you want to add an extra layer of security to your account without installing additional apps, email verification codes are the easiest way to start.

When you enable Multi-Factor Authentication (2FA) in your account settings:

• Email verification is automatically enabled by default

• No additional setup is required

Security overview – 2FA enabled, email listed as active method (example: /security page showing MFA enabled status)

Email verification codes help protect your account by requiring a one-time code sent to your email after you enter your password.

This ensures that:

Before using Email verification codes for MFA, make sure that:

✅ Once MFA is enabled, email verification is automatically activated (No additional configuration is required)

✅ Sign-in is completed automatically once the code is validated.

If you don’t see the verification email: