How to use or remove Authy from Mercado Livre | Security

Mercado Livre allows you to set up 2-step verification using the Authy app, available for free for Android and iPhone (iOS) phones. When enabled, in addition to the username and password, you will need to verify your identity with a code received by the app to log in to new devices. The feature increases the security of the account and prevents it from being hacked in the event of a password leak.

In the following tutorial, check out how to set up and remove Authy from your Free Market account. The procedure was performed on an iPhone 8 with iOS 12, but the tips also apply to users of Google-powered devices.

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Learn how to use the Authy app to protect your Free Market account Photo: Reproduction / Helito BeggioraLearn how to use the Authy app to protect your Free Market account Photo: Reproduction / Helito Beggiora

Learn how to use the Authy app to protect your Free Market account Photo: Reproduction / Helito Beggiora

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Step 1. Open the Free Market app and go to your account tab in the bottom right corner of the screen. Tap "Security" and then "Methods to validate your identity." If necessary, confirm your password;

Access the Free Market security settings to register Authy Photo: Reproduction / Helito BeggioraAccess the Free Market security settings to register Authy Photo: Reproduction / Helito Beggiora

Access the Free Market security settings to register Authy Photo: Reproduction / Helito Beggiora

Step 2. Just below "App Authy", tap "Configure". Now, see the guidelines for setting up the feature and tap "Protect my account";

Configuring Free Market integration with the Authy app Photo: Reproduction / Helito BeggioraConfiguring Free Market integration with the Authy app Photo: Reproduction / Helito Beggiora

Configuring Free Market integration with the Authy app Photo: Reproduction / Helito Beggiora

Step 3. Enter your phone number and tap "Continue". The link for installing the Authy app will be sent by SMS. Confirm receipt of the message in "I received";

Confirm your phone at Mercado Livre to register Authy Photo: Reproduo / Helito BeggioraConfirm your phone at Mercado Livre to register Authy Photo: Reproduo / Helito Beggiora

Confirm your phone at Mercado Livre to register Authy Photo: Reproduo / Helito Beggiora

Step 4. After installing Authy, open the app and enter your phone number (same as you used in your Free Market account). Then select a form of verification of your phone;

Authy app initial setup for Free Market authentication Photo: Reproduction / Helito BeggioraAuthy app initial setup for Free Market authentication Photo: Reproduction / Helito Beggiora

Authy app initial setup for Free Market authentication Photo: Reproduction / Helito Beggiora

Step 5. Once the number is validated, a Free Market code will be displayed. Tap the button indicated to copy. Notice that the code is renewed every 20 seconds. Returning to the Free Market app, tap "J downloaded and set up Authy";

Copy the Authy app code and paste it into the Free Market app Photo: Reproduction / Helito BeggioraCopy the Authy app code and paste it into the Free Market app Photo: Reproduction / Helito Beggiora

Copy the Authy app code and paste it into the Free Market app Photo: Reproduction / Helito Beggiora

Step 6. Paste the code you copied in the previous step and tap "Continue". Finally, enter a device identification name and tap "Continue" again.

Confirm Authy code in Free Market app Photo: Reproduction / Helito BeggioraConfirm Authy code in Free Market app Photo: Reproduction / Helito Beggiora

Confirm Authy code in Free Market app Photo: Reproduction / Helito Beggiora

Step 1. Open the Free Market app and go to your account tab in the bottom right corner of the screen. Tap "Security" and then "Methods to validate your identity." If necessary, confirm your password;

Access the Free Market security settings to remove Authy Photo: Reproduction / Helito BeggioraAccess the Free Market security settings to remove Authy Photo: Reproduction / Helito Beggiora

Access the Free Market security settings to remove Authy Photo: Reproduction / Helito Beggiora

Step 2. Just below "App Authy", tap "Delete" and finally confirm by tapping "Delete" again.

Removing Free Market Integration with Authy Photo: Reproduction / Helito BeggioraRemoving Free Market Integration with Authy Photo: Reproduction / Helito Beggiora

Removing Free Market Integration with Authy Photo: Reproduction / Helito Beggiora

Ready! Take advantage of tips on how to use the Authy app to improve the security of your Free Market account.

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