Two-factor authentication (2FA) adds a second step when you sign in: a 6-digit code from an authenticator app on your phone.
Before you start: install an authenticator app, such as Google Authenticator, 1Password, or Authy. Have your Spare Music password ready too.
Turn it on
Select your picture at the top right, then Account settings and the Security tab. (Or select Activate 2-factor authentication on the Home banner.)
Select Enable 2FA, then enter your password to confirm.
Scan the code with your authenticator app and select I’ve scanned it. If you can’t scan it, select Can’t scan? Enter this key in the app instead. and add the key in your app.
Enter the 6-digit code from your app and select Verify & turn on. Codes change every 30 seconds, so use the current one.
Select Download .txt or Copy all to save your 8 recovery codes, then select I’ve saved them — done.
Keep your recovery codes safe. Each one works once, and you can use it to sign in without your phone.
Sign in with two-factor
After your email and password, enter the code from your app and select Continue. No phone? Select Or use a recovery code and enter one of your saved codes.
See your recovery codes or turn it off
On the Security tab, select View backup codes or Disable.