How can I move my two-factor authentication (2FA) to a new phone? How can I move my two-factor authentication (2FA) to a new phone?

How can I move my two-factor authentication (2FA) to a new phone?

If you have enabled two-factor authentication and you would like to move this to your new phone, you can follow these steps:

Google Authenticator

If you are using the Google Authenticator app, follow the steps below:

  1. Login to your Bitvavo account with your username, password and 2FA-code from your old device.

  2. Navigate to 'Security'.

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  3. Go to the header 'Security settings'.

  4. Click the 'Disable' button, next to 'Two-Factor authentication'.

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  5. Enter your password and the 2FA-code from your old phone.

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  6. Download the Google Authenticator app on your new phone.



  7. Go to your Bitvavo account and press the button 'Enable' next to 'Two-Factor authentication'.

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  8. Open the Google Authenticator app and scan the QR code.

  9. Enter the code displayed on your new phone.

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After completing these steps, 2FA has been successfully moved to your new device.

Authy App

If you use the Authy app, follow the steps below:

  1. Download the Authy-app on your new device.

  2. Register the same phone number in the Authy-app on your new phone.

  3. Follow the steps to complete registration.

  4. A Bitvavo-token will appear automatically once you have completed registration.

After completing these steps, 2FA has been successfully moved to your new device.