Protect your TeamViewer account and thus your Computers & Contacts list from unauthorized access with an additional security code.
Activate
The TeamViewer Management Console manages the two-factor authentication. You need your TeamViewer Account credentials to access the Management Console.
- To log in to the Management Console, open https://teamviewer-iot.com and use your TeamViewer account credentials.
- From the top menu click your user name ➜ Edit profile. The dialog Profile Settings opens.
- Click General ➜ Two-factor authentication, then click Activate. Your recovery code is shown.
- Download, print, or copy the recovery code, then click Continue.
- Click Save to finish the activation.
See also Recovery Code for Two-Factor Authentication.
Video tutorial: Activate
This video shows you step-by-step how to activate the two-factor authentication for your TeamViewer Account.
Deactivate
There are two possible ways to deactivate two-factor authentication.
Using your profile settings
The TeamViewer Management Console manages the two-factor authentication. You need your TeamViewer Account credentials to access the Management Console.
- To log in to the Management Console, open https://teamviewer-iot.com and use your TeamViewer account credentials.
- From the top menu click your user name ➜ Edit profile.
- The dialog Profile Settings opens.
- Click General > Two-factor authentication, then click Deactivate.
Using the Recovery Code
You need your TeamViewer Account credentials and your recovery code to deactivate the two-factor authentication.
- To navigate to the Management Console, open https://teamviewer-iot.com/LogOn#deactivate-tfa.
- Use your TeamViewer account credentials and your recovery code.