

How to use a 2FA security key to protect your Proton account This support article explains how to secure your Proton Account with 2FA using an authenticator app on your smartphone. A Universal 2nd Factor (U2F) (new window) or FIDO2 (new window) security key.Your smartphone (via an authenticator app).Proton supports two different types of 2FA. Only if both factors are present can your account be accessed. This can be something you have, such as your phone or a security key, or something you are, using your faceprint or fingerprint.

Two-factor authentication (2FA) helps prove your identity using something else. One-factor authentication allows you to verify your identity when signing in to your Proton Account using something you know - your login details. Two-factor authentication (2FA) provides an additional layer of security for your Proton Account.
