How to Secure Account R6

If you play Rainbow Six Siege on PC, PlayStation, or Xbox, your Ubisoft account is the hub for everything. And if someone gets into it, ranked is the first place you’ll feel the damage. The good news is that you can lock things down quickly by turning on Ubisoft 2-Step verification (using the Ubisoft Authenticator app), then running a quick ranked-readiness check before you queue.

Start on the Ubisoft Security page (where the 2-Step verification settings live)

Go to the Ubisoft Security page, which is where Ubisoft keeps the account security settings.

Find the section for 2-Step verification. It may show up as a tile or a settings block with options like “set up” or “manage” (the wording can vary), but it’s still on the Security page.

Before you change anything, make sure you have the basics:

• Access to your email (you’ll need a link).
• Your phone ready if you’re setting up the Ubisoft Authenticator app.
• Your current Ubisoft login details, so you don’t get stuck mid-setup.

Once you’re ready, use the Security page to enable the 2-step method.

Enable 2-Step verification with the Authenticator app (Activate → Send → email link)

In the Security page’s 2-Step verification area, you should see an option to “Activate” on the Authenticator app tile.

Step-by-step flow (follow it in this order)

1. Choose “Activate” on the Authenticator app tile.
2. Select “Send.”
3. Open the email you use for your Ubisoft account.
4. Use the link in the email to finish the activation steps.

That email step is what “locks it in.” If you skip it or the link expires, the setup can fail and you’ll have to start over.

After you finish activation

After the process completes, go back to the Security page and confirm that 2-Step verification shows as enabled (or “on”).

If you’re planning to play ranked soon, don’t skip the next sections. They’re what make your account feel rank-safe, not just “2FA-on.”

Set up ranked-ready security: Secure Boot requirement check

Rainbow Six Siege ranked is strict about what’s allowed. One key note specifically points out:

R6 Ranked Mode: Secure Boot now mandatory.

So after you’ve protected your account with 2-Step verification, check that your device meets the ranked rules too. If Secure Boot isn’t enabled where it should be, you might get blocked or delayed even after your Ubisoft account is secure.

Practical way to handle this:

• Make sure your system or console settings match Ubisoft’s ranked security requirement.
• Don’t queue as a test. Check once, then play.

Strengthen account basics: password manager guidance and what to avoid (per r/Rainbow6 snippet)

2-Step verification helps a lot, but it can’t fix a weak password. For Ubisoft accounts, the best “boring” upgrade is developing a strong password habit.

Here’s the kind of advice players commonly share (the r/Rainbow6 style angle):

• Use a password manager if you can. It makes strong passwords much more practical since you don’t have to remember them all.
• Avoid passwords that are easy to guess:
• your name plus numbers
• birthday patterns
• endings like “1234”
• anything reused from another site
• Don’t use the same password everywhere. If one site leaks a password, attackers often try those same login combos on bigger targets like Ubisoft.

When you update your password, do it before you test ranked again. And if you change it, keep 2-Step verification enabled afterward.

Quick check you can do:

• Can you type your Ubisoft password without guessing?
• If not, that’s a sign you should switch to a manager, or at least to a password you can confidently use.

Use account management controls: link other platform accounts and review login history

Once 2-Step verification is enabled, use the tools inside Ubisoft account Management so you’re not guessing.

Link other platform accounts

Ubisoft lets you connect the platforms you use. Linking helps keep your setup consistent and reduces “mystery access” issues where your game identity doesn’t match correctly.

On the Ubisoft account management side, look for options such as:

• link accounts
• platform connections
• connected services

If you see anything linked that you don’t recognize, remove it.

Review login history

Next, check your login history.

This is one of the fastest ways to spot trouble because it can show:

• when someone logged in
• where they logged in from (depending on how it’s displayed)
• what device or session details are involved

If your login history shows activity you don’t recognize, don’t assume it’s fine. Treat it as a sign your account needs immediate attention (the next section covers what to do).

If you think your Ubisoft account is hacked: what to do next (high-level steps)

If you suspect your account was taken—especially if login history looks wrong—don’t wait until you’re ready for ranked.

Use a “control it first, queue later” approach:

1. Return to the Ubisoft Security page.
2. Confirm 2-Step verification is enabled (and that it’s tied to the Authenticator app setup you completed).
3. Check your login history again and look for new suspicious logins.
4. Use the account tools under Ubisoft account Management to clean up anything you didn’t add, like linked accounts.
5. Only after the Security settings look correct should you go back to ranked.

The main idea is simple: regain control and lock access first, then handle any ranked-related fallout.

Why is my 2FA not enabling? Quick fixes to try when 2-Step verification won’t work

This is a common PAA theme: Ubisoft 2-Step verification not working.

If 2-Step verification won’t enable, try these fixes in the order you’d naturally work through them:

1) Re-check the flow on the Ubisoft Security page

Because the setup has a specific order, confirm you followed it:

• Authenticator app tile
• Activate
• Send
• Use the email link

If you did “Activate” but didn’t complete the email link step, it may look like it didn’t take.

2) Check your email access right away

If the email link didn’t arrive:

• search your inbox for the sender or relevant keywords
• check spam or junk
• confirm you’re using the email address tied to your Ubisoft account

3) Make sure you’re using the Authenticator app method

Ubisoft 2-Step verification can be offered in different setups. The one you want here is the Authenticator app activation route with Activate → Send → email link. Mixing steps or backing out mid-flow can leave you stuck.

4) If it keeps failing, don’t keep clicking forever

If you repeatedly run the flow without success, you can end up with confusing partial states. Step back, check what Ubisoft shows on the Security page, then restart the process cleanly.

If it still won’t enable, treat it like an access or control issue. Use the same mindset as the hacked-account section: secure access first, then keep troubleshooting.

Is account sharing in R6 bannable? What to consider before sharing access

People share accounts for convenience. With Ubisoft accounts, that convenience can turn into risk.

Even if you’re not trying to “share” in a formal sense, the real question is whether sharing could put you in trouble.

Before you share your Ubisoft access, consider:

• Account security: if someone else has access, it’s harder to tell who changed security settings.
• Login history: shared access can look suspicious because more than one person logs in.
• 2-Step verification: if the Authenticator app is tied to you, sharing can cause setup problems or lockouts.
• Ranked impact: if something goes wrong, you’re still the account owner on record.

If you’re serious about ranked protection, the safer move is straightforward: don’t share your Ubisoft login. Have the other person set up their own account.

How long do Ubisoft account locks last? What to expect while you regain access

Another common PAA question: How long do Ubisoft account locks last?

You can’t always rely on a fixed number of hours, since locks and recovery can depend on what triggered the protection, like suspicious logins or security changes. Instead of guessing, do this:

• Go back to the Ubisoft Security page and follow the recovery guidance Ubisoft provides there.
• Use the account recovery path that matches your situation.
• Expect you may need extra steps before full access returns.

While you’re waiting, avoid flipping settings back and forth. That can make recovery even harder. Focus on getting access restored safely first, then confirm 2-Step verification is active and correct.

A quick ranked checklist (do this before you queue)

You’re ready for ranked when both sides line up: your account is protected, and your device meets ranked rules.

Use this quick checklist:

• ✅ 2-Step verification is enabled on the Ubisoft Security page.
• ✅ Authenticator setup is complete via the Authenticator app tile flow:
• Activate
• Send
• Use the email link
• ✅ Your login history looks normal (no mystery sessions).
• ✅ You’ve checked Secure Boot now mandatory for R6 ranked mode.
• ✅ Your password is strong (not something guessable or reused).

When those boxes are checked, queue only if your account shows as protected.