How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication on LocalBitcoins with Protectimus Slim NFC

Posted By Anna on Sep 24, 2017 | 0 comments

Learn more about Protectimus Slim NFC token or order one here: Protectimus Slim NFC The best 2FA token to protect your LocalBitcoins account!

How to enable two-factor authentication with hardware 2FA token Protectimus Slim NFC in LocalBitcoins cryptocurrency exchange.

1. Make sure that your Android smartphone supports NFC technology and download the Protectimus TOTP Burner application.
2. Log in your LocalBitcoins account and initiate the enrolment of the software token:

Choose “Edit profile” from the pop-up menu in the right upper corner ->

Go to “Security” section ->

Click “Edit Security options” ->

Click “Enable two-factor authentication” ->

Choose “Mobile app based two-factor authentication” and click “Proceed to activation” ->

You will see the QR code with the secret key (seed). Use it to program the Protectimus Slim NFC token.

3. Program the Protectimus Slim NFC token by scanning the QR code. Learn how to program Protectimus Slim NFC token here.

4. Save the QR code in a very safe place to use it as a backup in the future.

5. To finish the token enrollment enter the one-time password from Protectimus Slim NFC in the field “Authentication code” and tick the checkbox below if you saved the secret code.

6. Enjoy reliable and convenient protection for your LocalBitcoins account!