Enabling two-factor authentication

You can set up an additional layer of account security that uses a time-based one-time password (TOTP) system as a second factor in user authentication. Before setting up two-factor authentication (2FA), ensure that your smartphone has a TOTP-compliant application such as Google Authenticator, Microsoft Authenticator, or Authy.

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Figure 1. Personal Settings — Enabling two-factor authentication

Enable two-factor authentication

To enable two-factor authentication, complete the following steps:

  1. In the top-right corner of the page, click on your email address
  2. Select Account settings
  3. From the Personal settings section, click Edit on Two-factor authentication
  4. Enter your password in the Password field
  5. If this is the first time you are setting up two-factor authentication, install an authenticator application on your smartphone
  6. If you are resetting your 2FA, first remove the account from your authenticator application
  7. Scan the QR code to add this account as a new account, or alternatively use the setup key to manually configure the app
  8. Add a recovery cellphone number, and include the country code
  9. Enter the 6-digit code displayed in your authenticator app
  10. Click Enable

Two-factor authentication is now enabled

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