PayPal security technology
Our security measures and technology help safeguard your account and financial info
Passkeys for PayPal
Use your face, fingerprint, device passcode or PIN to log in to PayPal with passkey, a phishing-resistant technology that is more secure than passwords.
24/7 Fraud Monitoring
Our advanced fraud detection technology helps us spot fraud to help protect your account and financial information. Eligible cards in your PayPal wallet are also backed by early fraud alerts.
Key pinning
We ensure mobile devices establish a TLS connection to tap into a verified PayPal server, preventing 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.
Secure connections
We make sure your connections are using Transport Layer Security (TLS) and HTTPS so your sensitive information is transferred securely to an authentic PayPal server and it can't be seen by others.
We meet certified industry standards and support ongoing security research
Our Help Center is always available
Find answers to commonly asked questions and get help with your PayPal account.
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