TikTok's two-step verification typically requires a minimum of two verification methods to be enabled. We will enable the Authenticator App method, as it is the most secure for TOTP.
How to set up TOTP for TikTok
- Open the TikTok App on your mobile device.
- Tap Profile in the bottom-right corner.
- Tap the Menu icon (three horizontal lines ≡) in the top-right corner, and select Settings and privacy.
- Tap Security & Permissions.
- Tap 2-Step Verification.
- You will see a list of verification methods. You must select at least two.
- Select Authenticator App and a second method (e.g., Email or Phone if not already enabled).
- Tap Turn On.
- Follow the prompts to verify your identity for the second method (e.g., enter the code sent to your email or phone).
- After the second method is set up, TikTok will display the setup screen for the Authenticator App. This screen will show a QR Code and a Key (the setup key).
- Action: Take a screenshot of this screen (with the QR code/Key visible).
- Crucial Step: Send the screenshot file to your Marketing Success Manager immediately.
- Do not exit the TikTok app. Keep this QR code/Key screen open.
- Wait for your Marketing Success Manager to confirm they have successfully added the code to their system. They will provide you with a one-time, 6-digit TOTP code.
- Once you have the code, switch back to the TikTok app (it should still be on the QR code screen) and tap Next.
- Enter the 6-digit TOTP code your manager provided, and tap Turn On or Done.
- A confirmation screen will appear. 2-Step Verification is now active.
Next Steps: Your Marketing Success Manager will confirm when the setup is complete and provide any final instructions. Remember to save your backup codes for both platforms in a secure, non-digital location (like a written note).
TOTP stands for Time-based One-Time Password. It is the most secure and modern form of Two-Factor Authentication (2FA).
How it Works: Instead of a password alone, TOTP requires a second, temporary code for login. An app (like Duo Mobile or Google Authenticator) uses a secret key (from the QR code you scan) to continuously generate a brand-new, 6-digit code every 30 to 60 seconds.
The Key Difference: Unlike SMS codes, which can sometimes be intercepted, TOTP codes are generated entirely offline on your device, making them highly resistant to common hacking methods.
Why Do We Need This Setup?
Setting up TOTP is a mandatory security measure that provides two critical benefits:
- Protects Your Account: It adds a vital layer of protection. If a hacker somehow steals your password, they still cannot log in without the TOTP code, which expires every few seconds and is only available through the Authenticator App.
- Enables Our Service (Required for Agency Access): To manage your social media accounts without service interruptions, our systems require secure, non-expiring credentials. By providing us with the TOTP Secret Key (from the QR code), you are essentially giving our secure system the ability to generate the required login codes automatically, without ever having to ask you for a code again.
In short, TOTP is the best way to keep your account secure while simultaneously allowing our agency seamless, reliable access to manage your marketing campaigns.