Two-step verification (2FA) is a type of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) that requires a person to use more than one form of verification to access an account, usually by "knowing something" such as a password and by "having something" such as a mobile device. Two-step verification can greatly reduce unauthorized access to most accounts by identifying new or unknown computers or devices.
LinkedIn recommends that every Sales Navigator user enable two-step verification on their individual LinkedIn account to help secure your accounts and data.
Please review these frequently asked questions to learn more about two-step verification in Sales Navigator.
LinkedIn recommends that users of all Sales Navigator editions, Core, Advanced, and Advanced Plus, enable two-step verification on their individual LinkedIn accounts.
No. Two-step verification is triggered only when LinkedIn can't recognize the device that you're signing in from. For example, a new device, new browser, or an active VPN connection.
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If you have already set up two-step verification on your LinkedIn account, you’re not required to take any additional action at this time.
If you haven’t turned two-step verification on, you’ll see a prompt in Sales Navigator to turn two-step verification on.
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Yes. Turning on two-step verification should'nt impact SCIM usage.
Yes. Currently, you do have the option to turn off two-step verification for your LinkedIn account. However, in the future, turning on two-step verification will become a mandatory setting.
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Not at this time. Each individual Sales Navigator user has to turn on two-step verification on their account.
You’re all set. Two-step verification applies to both your Linkedin.com and Sales Navigator accounts.
You can select from two options: phone number (SMS) or an authenticator app.
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