How Do I Setup Two Factor Authorization on My Marcus by Goldman Sachs Account?

Two-factor authorization is a security feature that lets you add an extra layer of protection to your account. Marcus by Goldman Sachs accounts can have up to three devices authorized at any time. If you do not want to log in from the device again after the initial login with two-factor authorization, remove it from your list of authorized devices before adding another device. To set up two-factor authorization on your Marcus by Goldman Sachs account, follow these steps:

Log Into Your Online Access Through Marcus

You can find the login page by clicking the Login button at the top right of your screen. You can also click the Login button in the top right corner of any page.

Next, enter your user ID and password. It is how you access your account and make changes, such as adding two-factor authentication or changing your security questions.

Locate the Settings Menu on the Top Right of the Screen

To navigate the settings menu, you will need to locate a button on your screen that is labeled Settings. This button is located in the top right corner of any page of your Marcus by Goldman Sachs account.

Once you have found this setting, click it, and it will take you to a new window where you can adjust your security settings for two-factor authentication.

Select Manage Security From the Drop-Down

First, log in to your account to set up two-factor authorization. To do this, click on the Manage Security option on the top right of your screen. Once you do so, you will see a page with all your account information.

Create or Update Security Questions To Begin Setup

Click on the Activate button under Create/Update Security Questions. The system will prompt you with a series of questions that you can use to verify your identity and reset your password if necessary.

You can now use two-factor authentication when signing in from a new device via text message, voice call, or a secure code generator.

Verify Your Identity

After clicking Activate Now -- you'll see a prompt with a series of questions to verify your identity and reset your password if necessary.

Complete the Security Questions

Click Continue once you've completed the security questions, and a confirmation screen will appear. You can now log in to your account.

Select Authentication From the Drop-Down Menu

Navigate to the Manage Security Settings section on your account summary page and select authentication from the menu.

The Setup Process for Adding Two-Factor Authentication

Click on the Manage Security Settings section on your account summary page. You will see a screen that asks you to choose if you want to use text messages or verification codes with Google Authenticator. If text messages, click Yes and follow the next steps. If not, click No and continue.

Enter your mobile phone number where prompted and select which method of verification code generation would be best for you.

If SMS is your option for receiving two-factor authentication codes sent via text messages, enter your mobile phone number again for confirmation.