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# How to Add Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) / 2-Step Verification (2FA) To Your Account For Additional Security

###### Optery supports Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) / 2-Step Verification (2FA) for an additional layer security for your account.  Read the steps below for help getting this set up.

Adding MFA / 2FA helps prevent your account from being compromised at login from someone that has guessed or stolen your password.  In order to enable MFA / 2FA, you first need to install on your mobile device an authenticator application such as Google Authenticator, Authy, or any other compatible authenticator app.  The authenticator app will generate a new six digit Time-Based One-Time Passcodes (TOTP) every 30 seconds. This passcode, which is also sometimes referred to as a "token", will be used when you login as an additional verification that you are true owner of the account, and not an intruder.

Google Authenticator is a free and popular authenticator app available on both iOS (Apple) and Android (Google), so we decided to use it for these instructions.

# Follow the Steps Below to Setup 2-Step Verification (2FA) for Your Optery Account Using Google Authenticator

1. Download and install Google Authenticator from the [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/google-authenticator/id388497605) or the [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.authenticator2)

[![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/a2694c90838a2000/download-on-the-app-store-4_desieu.png)](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/google-authenticator/id388497605)

[![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/a2694c90838a2000/get-it-on-google-play-4_njhtvn.png)](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.authenticator2)

2. Log in to your [Optery account](https://app.optery.com/login)

3. Use the left side menu to navigate to your [Account settings](https://app.optery.com/account)

4. On the right hand side of the page, click "Enable Multi Factor Authentication"

5. On your mobile device, open your Google Authenticator application

6. Tap the "+" symbol to add a new account to your Google Authenticator app

7. Tap "Scan a QR code"

8. Point your mobile device's camera towards the QR code to scan it with your Google Authenticator app

9. Enter the 6 digit passcode (a.k.a. "token") listed for Optery in your Google Authenticator app into the 6 boxes in your Optery account setup window

10. Click "Enable" and you should have a confirmation dialog with an option to "Save your backup codes"

11. Save your backup codes before you click "Got it" and you are done!

# Follow the Steps Below to Disable 2-Step Verification (2FA) for Your Optery Account Using Google Authenticator

1. Log in to your [Optery account](https://app.optery.com/login)

2. Use the left side menu to navigate to your [Account settings](https://app.optery.com/account)

3. On the right hand side of the page, click the edit icon next to "Enable Multi Factor Authentication"

4. On your mobile device, open your Google Authenticator application

5. Enter the 6 digit passcode (a.k.a. "token") listed for Optery in your Google Authenticator app into the 6 boxes in your Optery account setup window

6. Click "Disable" and you are done!