Amazon Authenticator App

Cybersecurity is one of the most pivotal aspects that should be prioritized by all internet users. Using a strong password is not the only way to ensure that hackers are restricted from gaining unauthorized entry to your accounts. However, using tools such as AWS Authenticator apps has been seen to increase your security when online.

How to Use Authenticator App in Amazon

To use the authenticator app on Amazon, you will need to download a trusted one, such as the KeepSolid Authenticator Application on your device. This authenticator can be installed on mobile phones (iOS and Android). Once you have downloaded this app, you must go to the Amazon security settings to enable Two-Factor Authentication. Clear steps on how to do this will be shared later in this article. 

What is Amazon and AWS and Why You Need Authenticator App in It

Amazon is one of the biggest digital shopping platforms. It is a go-to place when you want to buy various products such as books, homeware, toys, beauty products, and many others. Amazon Web Services (AWS) is one of  Amazon’s divisions that offers cloud computing services to Amazon and many other companies. AWS offers services such as hosting and running huge databases among others.

Amazon is a huge platform with millions of users globally, and it is important for these users to protect their Amazon accounts by deploying the technology of Two-Factor Authentication. With the increase in data breaches over the years, Amazon and AWS users cannot afford to rely only on passwords when online. This is why the Authenticator App is a necessity for AWS users, and using a reliable one such as the KeepSolid Authenticator App should be prioritized.

What is Two-Factor Authentication

Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) is a type of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) that requires the user to provide two different factors so that they can get access to their accounts. These factors can be a combination of the following:

• Something they know (e.g. A username and a Passcode)
• Something they have (e.g. A smartphone-Authenticator App or a SIM Card)
• Something they are (e.g. Facial recognition or Fingerprints).

Two-Factor Authentication bulletproofs users’ accounts from being hacked. Even in unfortunate instances where your AWS password is stolen, the hacker will not be able to get into your account without providing another verification method.

 

How to Start Using Authenticator App with Amazon

1. Download the KeepSolid Authenticator App for Amazon
2. Install it on your device. This Authenticator App can be installed on iPhone or Android.
3. Set up Two Factor Authentication by following the below steps.

How to set up TFA for your Amazon account

1. Go to “security settings” on your Amazon profile
2. Log in to your account if you haven’t done so already.
3. Go to “Account & Lists” menu and click “Your account”
4. Select “Login & Security” and click the “Edit” button.

The next step will be a way for you to confirm your identity. You will receive an email with an approval message. This message will be sent to the email address you used when creating the Amazon Account.

    5. Click the “Please approve or deny” option and select “Approve”

The next step will be choosing the authenticator method you prefer and linking a reliable authenticator app on Amazon.

How to link the Authenticator App with Amazon

After setting up your TFA on Amazon, you will be taken to the Two-Step Verification page where you can choose the authenticator app as your preferred authentication method. To do this,

1. Choose the Authenticator Application radio button to receive a QR code.
2. Go to your KeepSolid Authenticator App and click the plus sign shown on the main screen
3. Use your mobile phone’s rear camera and scan that QR code.
4. Proceed to save your Authenticator Entry in the app.

How to add Amazon to Authenticator App

Once an entry for Amazon has been created, you will be taken to the main screen of your KeepSolid authenticator, where Amazon will appear with a 6-digit code that changes frequently.

• Input this 6-digit code on the Amazon app and click “Verify OTP”.

Benefits of KeepSolid Authenticator App for Amazon account

• It keeps your accounts safer by providing a time-based OTP that is only valid for a limited time (30 seconds)
• Can be used with other third-party accounts (e.g. AWS) that have a two-factor authentication option.

FAQ 

Q: Is Authenticator App reliable enough?

Yes, with over 9 years of experience in the cyber security industry, you can rely on the KeepSolid Authenticator app to protect your AWS account.

Q: Is Authenticator App more safe than TFA with SMS?

Definitely! The KeepSolid Authenticator App is safer because it does not use your mobile number. If your sim card is stolen or cloned, you will still be free from harm. 

Q: Where can I get help if I have some questions?

Learn more about the KeepSolid Authenticator App here. For more information on AWS authenticator, visit this site.

Q: On what platforms and devices is KeepSolid Authenticator available?

You can download the KeepSolid Authenticator on iOS and Android devices.

Q: Can I Use Authenticator app with TFA enabled in my KeepSolid account?

Yes, you can. When TFA is enabled in your KeepSolid account, your other KeepSolid apps such as Passwarden remain protected. The KeepSolid Authenticator App can also be used for other external accounts such as Amazon, AWS, and other 2FA compatible applications.