Rockstar Games 2FA: Turn On Two-Step Verification

Turn on Rockstar Games two-step verification in your Rockstar account settings under Security. Choose email codes or an authenticator app.

Steps

1. Sign in on the Rockstar Games website.
2. Open your account settings.
3. Go to Security and find two-step verification.
4. Choose email or an authenticator app, and confirm with a code.

Methods

Why turn it on

GTA Online and Red Dead Online accounts hold money, vehicles and property that took many hours to earn. Two-step verification stops someone who only has your password from signing in and selling or spending them.

Linked platforms

Rockstar accounts link to PlayStation, Xbox, Steam and Epic. Two-step protects the Rockstar account itself. Protect your platform accounts too, since they control access to your games.

Code problems

• Email codes: check spam and use the latest one.
• Authenticator codes: set your phone clock to automatic.
• Lost phone: use backup options shown during setup, or contact Rockstar support.

Rewards

Rockstar has run promotions giving in-game rewards for turning on two-step verification. Check Rockstar Newswire for current offers.

Scams

"Free money" and modded account sellers ask for your login and codes. Sharing them gives away your account. Rockstar staff never ask for your codes.

Locked out? See Rockstar account recovery.

Steam and Epic players

If you bought GTA V or Red Dead Redemption 2 on Steam or Epic, you still sign in to a Rockstar account in the Rockstar Games Launcher. Two-step verification applies there, so keep the authenticator app handy when you play on a new PC.

Turning it off

You can switch methods in the same Security settings. Rockstar asks for a current code before making changes, so set up the new method before removing the old one.

Email security matters

With email codes, anyone who gets into your email can also get your Rockstar codes. Protect the email account with its own two-step verification.

Turning on two-step verification takes only a few minutes and is one of the best ways to keep online progress safe.

Save the backup codes

Rockstar shows backup codes when you turn on two-step verification. Save them in a password manager or print them, because they are the fastest way back in if you lose the phone with your authenticator app.

FAQ

How do I turn on Rockstar 2FA?

Account settings › Security › two-step verification.

Does Rockstar give rewards for 2FA?

It has in past promotions; check Newswire.

Can I use an authenticator app with Rockstar?

Yes.

Related: Rockstar recovery · authenticator apps · Steam two-factor codes.