PayPal security technology
Our security measures and technology help safeguard your account and financial info
PayPal Security Key
This is your free additional layer of security at login. In addition to your password, you'll enter a One-Time PIN (OTP) that’s unique for each login attempt.
Register your mobile phone to use PayPal Security KeyFraud monitoring and prevention
Our advanced fraud detection technology helps us spot fraud so we can help protect your account from fraudulent charges.
Key pinning
Ensuring TLS connections established by your mobile device tap into a verified PayPal server prevents imposter interception.
Data encryption
We utilize this critical technology to help keep your digital info and PayPal transactions secure.
Email payment confirmation
You’ll receive an email any time you send or receive a PayPal payment. If you receive an email for a transaction you didn't make, alert us quickly so we can launch an investigation.
How to report an unauthorized transactionTLS connection
We make sure you’re connecting with Transport Layer Security (TLS) and only with secure HTTPS connections (HSTS).
We meet certified industry standards and support ongoing security research
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