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Walmart Seller Center 2-Step Verification: How to Set It Up

Walmart Seller Center uses 2-step verification, and a Walmart moderator states there is no 3-step verification, so the step new sellers sometimes call 3-step verification is the same 2-step login check. After you sign in, you choose one method, an authenticator app, an email code or a text message, and follow the prompts to enter a code. Once it is set up you enter a code each time you log in, and you can change your preferred method later in your profile settings.

Last checked October 15, 2026 against Seller set up — Marketplace Learn seller forum (Walmart moderator reply, Oct 2026) and Walmart Seller Center help. Fees and policies change; confirm in Seller Center before acting.

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It is 2-step verification, not 3-step

On the Marketplace Learn seller forum, a new seller asked how to do the 3-step verification needed to start selling on Walmart. A Walmart moderator answered in October 2026 with the setup steps and added a note: Walmart Seller Center uses 2-step verification, and there is no 3-step verification.

If a guide or message told you about a third verification step, the login check described here is the one Walmart documents for Seller Center. Business verification, where you confirm your company and tax details, is a separate part of onboarding, covered in our guide to business verification.

How to set it up, by method

Log in to your Seller Center account, then choose your preferred authentication method and follow the prompts. The moderator described three options.

Authenticator app: download the app you want to use, scan the QR code or enter the setup key, then type the code shown in the app and select Verify.

Email: enter your email address, wait for the one-time code, type it in and choose Continue.

Text message: enter your phone number, wait for the code by text, type it in and choose Continue.

After it is set up

Once verification is set up, you will enter a code each time you log in. The moderator says you can change your preferences at any time in your profile settings, so you are not locked into the first method you pick.

If you run a business with several people, think about which method is practical before you choose, since the code goes to whichever app, email address or phone number you set up. The Walmart reply does not cover team logins or recovery if you lose access to your method, so check the options in Seller Center or contact Seller Support for those cases.

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Examples

A new seller searching for 3-step verification finds that Seller Center uses 2-step verification and completes it with an authenticator app, then enters a code at each login.
A seller who first chose text messages switches to an authenticator app later in their profile settings, which the moderator says is allowed at any time.
A seller preparing to apply separates the two checks: the login code is set up in Seller Center, while business verification uses their EIN letter and registration documents.

Common Mistakes

Looking for a third verification step that Walmart says does not exist for Seller Center.
Confusing the 2-step login code with business verification, which checks your company and tax details.
Choosing a method that depends on a device or phone number you may not always have, without knowing that you can change it later in your profile settings.
Assuming this guide covers recovery if you lose access, which the Walmart reply does not describe.

FAQ

Does Walmart Seller Center have 3-step verification?

No. A Walmart moderator stated that Walmart Seller Center uses 2-step verification and that there is no 3-step verification.

What verification methods can I use for Seller Center?

According to the moderator, an authenticator app, email or text message. You choose one after logging in and follow the prompts to enter a code.

Can I change my verification method later?

Yes. The moderator says you can change your preferences at any time in your profile settings.

How often will I need to enter a code?

The moderator says that once it is set up, you will enter a code each time you log in.