How to set up two-step verification

Two-step verification, also known as two-factor authentication or 2FA, is an additional security measure that helps protect your account. If you activate two-step verification, you’ll be asked to provide a six-digit code in addition to your password.

If you signed up using Google, Facebook, or Apple, you’ll need to set a password before you can activate two-step verification. To do that, see this article: How do I set a password if I registered using Google, Facebook, or Apple?

To activate two-step verification, follow these steps:

1. Sign in to your Grammarly account and click on the Your account tab in the left-side panel.
2. In the Security section, select Two-step verification.
3. Click Turn on. You may be asked to verify your account again by entering your password and a 6-digit code sent to your email address.
4. Select which second factor you would like to use. Free users can use only a third-party authenticator app.
5. If you’d like to use a third-party authenticator app:
   1. Scan the barcode using your preferred third-party authenticator app.
   2. Click Next.
   3. Enter the verification code from within your authenticator app.
   4. Click Verify to activate two-step verification.
6. If you’d like to use text messages:
   1. Enter a valid phone number that can receive text messages.
   2. Click Send code.
   3. Enter the verification code you received via text message.
   4. Click Turn on to activate two-step verification.
7. Click Done.

Important: Save the backup codes you’ll see in the pop-up menu that appears during the activation of two-step verification. If you lose access to your phone or authenticator app, a backup code is the only way you’ll be able to sign in to your Grammarly account on new devices.

Once you set up two-step verification, you’ll receive a confirmation email. Next time you log in to Grammarly on a new device, you will be asked to complete the additional verification.

Tip: You can skip the verification step on a particular device if you designate it as a trusted device. Don’t worry—anyone attempting to sign in on a different device will still have to enter a code.

If you haven’t received a text message with a code, try requesting a text message again or contact your mobile carrier if the issue persists.