ChatGPT gets multi-factor authentication for additional security

Setting up multi-factor authentication is easy and free

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Published onMarch 10, 2024

published onMarch 10, 2024

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Using generative AI models like ChatGPT is fun. However, a concern around data security and unauthorized access is always there. Keeping that in mind, OpenAI has recently released a new multi-factor authentication feature for ChatGPT and API accounts.

On March 8, OpenAI announced the new feature via a tweet from the official X (formerly Twitter) account. According to the tweet, every user can enable the multi-factor authentication, aka 2FA, option.Enabling this featurewill prevent any unauthorized access to your user account.

You can now add extra security to your ChatGPT and API accounts by turning on multi-factor authentication. Set it up in account > settings.pic.twitter.com/amXkJXK0HZ

Here’s how to enable multi-factor authentication in ChatGPT

Note: You’ll have to first log into your ChatGPT account to set up this security feature.

First,click on your name, as seen in the bottom left-hand corner of the screen.
Next, click onSettings.
Then click onEnablebeside the Multi-factor authentication.
Now, you’ll see a secure your account page with the option to scan the QR code and enter the code from an authenticator app.
Then,scan the QR code using an authenticator appandenter the code seen in the authenticator app. You can use differentauthenticator appslike Google Authenticator,Microsoft Authenticator, etc.
Then, click onContinue.
On the next screen, you’ll see a recovery code that you can use to log into your account when your device isn’t with you. Now copy the code and keep it safe somewhere.
Now tick the checkbox besideI have safely recorded this codeoption.
Then, click onContinue.
On the next screen, a confirmation message –Multi-factor authentication enabledwill be seen.

Once you enable the feature, you might have to log back in or land on the Settings page inside ChatGPT. If you don’t want to enable ChatGPT’s multi-factor authentication feature, think again as it could help you secure your account and ensure peace of mind.

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