# Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)

Two-factor authentication increases the security of your account by introducing a second authentication method.<br>

To manage 2FA:

1. Hover on your name at the bottom of the left-side menu.
2. Click **User settings.**
3. Under **Two Factor Authentication,** select or deselect one or more options by ticking the corresponding checkboxes.

### **Email authentication**

When this option is enabled, you will start receiving confirmation codes to your email upon login. From now on, every time you log in, you will be prompted to enter the code received in the emails.

### **Google authenticator**

When this option is enabled, you will be required to approve your logins using the *Google Authenticator* app. To enable this option:

1. Tick the corresponding checkbox under **Two Factor Authentication**. This will prompt a modal with a QR code to appear on your screen.
2. Open the **Google Authenticator** app on your phone and scan the QR code. This will generate a single use code.
3. Enter the code in the **Verification code** field in the tool and click **Verify**. From now on, every time you log in, you will be asked to enter the authentication code from your **Google Authenticator** mobile app.