Amazon OTP Code - How to Setup Mobile Authenticator OTP One Time Password | Summary and Q&A

TL;DR

Learn how to add a mobile authenticator to your Amazon Seller Central account to ensure account security.

Key Insights

• 🚗 Adding a mobile authenticator is essential for account security on Amazon.
• 🍳 Amazon's OTP system can be complex, especially when the system breaks.
• 😀 Google's authenticator app is a reliable option for the mobile authenticator.
• 🚗 The process of adding a mobile authenticator is straightforward, but it can be frustrating for beginners.
• 😀 The codes generated by the authenticator app provide a more permanent OTP solution.
• 🍧 Having a scalable solution is advantageous for large problems in selling on Amazon.
• 🪡 Amazon agencies like My Amazon Guy provide assistance with various Amazon-related needs.

Transcript

amazon's otp system can be a little complex i'm going to walk you through how to add a mobile authenticator to your seller central account my name is stephen pope and i'm the founder of the agency my amazon guy so the first thing you're going to want to do to get an otp setup is log in to seller central and i've taken some screenshots and blurred o... Read More

Questions & Answers

Q: Why is it important to have an OTP in place to sell on Amazon?

Amazon requires OTP to ensure account security and prevent unauthorized access to seller central accounts.

Q: What should I do if I need to add a new method for two-step verification?

You can easily add a new method by clicking on "Add New App" and following the instructions on the screen.

Q: Can I use any authenticator app for the mobile authenticator?

It is recommended to use Google's authenticator app, but you can use other authenticator apps as well.

Q: What are the advantages of using Google's authenticator app?

Google's authenticator app allows you to have multiple accounts in one location, and the codes do not expire in five minutes.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Log in to Seller Central and click on login settings in the top right.

• Click on the edit for two-step verification and add a new mobile authenticator app.

• Use Google's authenticator app to scan the code on screen and enter the prompted code.