Does PayPal support security keys?

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PayPal Security Key This is your free additional layer of security at login. In addition to your password, you’ll enter a One-Time PIN (OTP) that’s unique for each login attempt.

How do I get a new PayPal Security Key?

Mobile Phone

Log in to your PayPal account.
Click the “My Account” tab and then click “Profile.”
Click “Get Started” to the right of Security Key.
Click “Get Security Key.”
Click “Register Your Mobile Phone.”

How do I remove PayPal Security Key?

You can access your profile by going to ‘My Profile’. Choosing ‘PayPal Security Key’ will then be the next step. You can deactivate a mobile number by selecting it and clicking on it if it is ‘Active’. If you click on ‘Deactivate Security Key’, you will be prompted to confirm the deactivation of your Security Key.

Can I use Yubikey with PayPal?

PayPal only accepts sms 2FA. No longer accepts YubiKeys of any kind.

How do I use my PayPal key?

When you use PayPal Key for phone purchases, just provide the virtual card number, expiration date, and security code, just like you’d do with a regular credit card purchase.

How do I find my 6 digit authentication code for PayPal?

Option 2: 2-Step Verification via Authenticator App

Select Use an authenticator app.
Click Set It Up.
Scan the QR code or enter the 16-character secret key below the QR code into your authenticator app.
Enter the 6-digit code displayed in the authenticator app.
Click on Confirm.

How do I contact PayPal security?

Only contact PayPal through the Contact page in our Help Center or call PayPal Customer Service at 1-888-221-1161.

What happens when you delete PayPal key?

You may delete your PayPal Key in your account settings to stop transactions that are not already in process, or you can contact the PayPal Help Center, or you can call PayPal at (888) 221-1161. Once your PayPal Key is deleted, future payments charged to that PayPal Key by the seller will be stopped.

How do I find my PayPal key?

PayPal Key is brand new, which means it’s not yet available to all PayPal account holders. To find out if you have it, just log into your account or on to the PayPal app and look for the PayPal Key option.

Why is PayPal Key discontinued?

Federal tax payment processors didn’t like that either, so towards the end of 2020 that option was ixnayed too. There were occasionally other issues too. Some people were unable to set up a PayPal Key in the first place.

Can I use PayPal key on Amazon?

You can use PayPal Key at any online retailer that accepts Mastercard—even if the retailer doesn’t offer a PayPal button. If you want to use PayPal Key on Amazon, all you have to do is enter your 16-digit PayPal Key number, along with the associated expiration date and security code, as an Amazon payment method.

What is PayPal security key and how to get it?

PayPal refers to our two-factor authentication as the PayPal Security Key. If you want to obtain a Security Key directly from PayPal, we offer an SMS (text message) version. If you already have a VIP Security Credential made by Symantec (Verisign), there is an option to activate that with PayPal as well.

How do I activate the free SMS security key?

Here you can register your mobile phone for the free SMS security key, or, if you have an existing physical Security Key, you can activate it here. (The physical card is no longer available, but can still be activated if you have received one in the past.) The SMS option can be activated right away.

How do I get a security key for VIP access mobile?

Open up the VIP Access Mobile app. Enter the “Credential ID” into the Security Key Serial Number box and enter two unique security codes. Example of iOS version of the app shown below:

Does PayPal support two factor authentication (2FA)?

As security is a top priority for PayPal, we do support two factor authentication in some countries. Eligible customers can choose to use a variety of 2FA methods with PayPal as long as that method is compatible with Symantec (Verisign) Validation & ID Protection (VIP). How does it work with PayPal?