To protect your account from unwanted third-party access, we recommend that all Viewers enable Two-Factor Authentication, also known as 2FA.
2FA will be required if you plan on changing your username.
For this tutorial, we will use Google Authenticator, which is available for both Android and Apple devices from the links below:
Play Store (Android Devices)
App Store (Apple Devices)
Instructions
Go to your channel security page: https://kick.com/settings/security
Click the Enable 2FA button
Scan the QR code or enter the code into Google Authenticator.
Click Continue Setup
Enter the 6-digit code from Google Authenticator
Click Continue Setup
🎉 Your account is now protected by Two Factor Authentication
How to remove 2FA from your Kick account
To remove Two-Factor Authentication from your KICK account, follow these steps:
Go to your channel security page: https://kick.com/settings/security
Click Remove 2FA
Click Yes, I'm Sure
2FA has now been removed from your Kick account.
Frequently Asked Questions
We’ve prepared some frequently asked questions about 2FA below.
My code says it’s invalid. What should I do?
Make sure the date and time are accurate on the device generating the 2FA codes.
Codes are generated every 60 seconds, so make sure the code you enter is the same code currently displayed in your authenticator app.
Do I need 2FA enabled to change my username?
Yes. To change your username, 2FA must be enabled on your account.
I no longer have access to my 2FA device. What should I do?
Please email [email protected] from the email address associated with your KICK account so we can remove 2FA for you.