How does 2FA work with Bitstamp?

Once you have enabled 2FA, you will be asked to provide two pieces of information every time you login to your account: your password and a 6-digit authentication code. A new authentication code is generated every 30 seconds by an authentication app. Bitstamp currently supports Google Authenticator and DUO two-factor authentication applications.

Does Bitstamp support two-factor authentication?

UPDATE: Bitstamp adds support for two-factor authentication. As part of our on going development, Bitstamp has added free support for two-factor authentication with instant setup. Details are included below. We would also like to thank our customers and the Bitcoin community for making Bitstamp’s outstanding growth a reality.

What happens if I don't enable 2FA?

After the deadline, accounts without enabled 2FA will be able to login and change account settings, but will not be able to execute any trades. The Two-factor authentication feature represents an extra layer of security for Bitstamp accounts, functioning as an encrypted, automatically generated second password.

Can you log into Bitstamp without a confirmation code?

If someone tried to log into your Bitstamp account on your personal computer, they wouldn’t be able to get in without a confirmation code that is only generated on your mobile phone, which would ideally be safely stored in your pocket. How can I enable 2FA at Bitstamp?