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Enable Two-Factor Authentication

Update date: January 27, 2025

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Enabling two-factor authentication strengthens your account security by requiring additional authentication information in addition to your password when logging in.

STEP1. Access the two-factor authentication settings screen

  1. Click "Account settings".
  2. Click  "Security" to display the two-factor authentication settings screen.
  3. Click "Enable" in the bottom right to start the process.

 

STEP2. Enter your password

Enter the password you use to log in to your account.

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STEP3. Install an authentication app

Install an authentication app on the device you'll use for authentication.

Google Authenticator is an example of a commonly used authentication app.

You can use any app that supports two-factor authentication using TOTP (Time-Based One Time Password), not just Google Authenticator. Here are some popular apps:

STEP4. Scan the QR code with the authentication app

  1. Scan the QR code with the authentication app.
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  2. Your account will be added to the authentication app, and a 6-digit one-time password will be displayed.

If the QR code cannot be read from the authentication app

  1. Hover over "Can't scan?".
  2. Manually enter the "Account name" and "Key" into the authentication app.
  3. Your account will be added to the authentication app, and a 6-digit one-time password will be displayed.

STEP5. Enter the one-time password

Enter the 6-digit one-time password displayed in the authentication app. Once you do this, two-factor authentication will be enabled and a completion screen will be displayed.

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Please store your backup codes

If you can't log in with the authentication app, you can use these backup codes to log in. Please store them in a safe place in case of unexpected situations.

You can "Download" or "Print" the backup codes.

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