# Two Factor Authentication

This guide will walk you through the simple steps to activate this essential security feature, ensuring enhanced protection for your account. Start securing your account today!

## Enable Two-Factor Authentication

To enable the Two-factor Authentication for your Account:

1. Go to the **Whautomate app,** Select the **Settings** menu option, and Click the **Account Security** option in the General section to continue. 👇

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2. Select the **Toggle** option to enable the Two Factor Authentication

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3. Use an authenticator app like **Google** Authenticator or **Microsoft** Authenticator to scan the QR code and enter the 6-digit code you see in the app.

Eg. I am showing the Google Authenticator app to setup the Two Factor Authentication. 👇

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4. If you have difficulty scanning the QR Code, manually add the setup key below highlighted to your authenticator App. and enter the 6-digit code you see in the app.

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5. Once you have Scanned the QR Code or Entered a setup key, Copy and enter the 6-digit code you see in the authenticator app. Click the **"Verify Code"** button to enable the Two Factor Authentication. 👇

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6. Now, whenever you log in to the Whautomate Account, you will be required to verify the account using two-factor authentication. 👇

{% hint style="info" %}
Please ensure to enter the login code within 30 seconds and click the Login button, as the two-factor authentication login code automatically changes every half a minute.
{% endhint %}

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## Disable Two-Factor Authentication

1. If you would like to disable the Two-Factor Authentication. Go to the **Whautomate app,** Select the **Settings** menu option, and Click the **Account Security** option in the General section to continue. 👇

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2. Select the **Toggle** option to disable the Two Factor Authentication

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3. The warning pop-up will open, click the **Confirm** button to disable the Two Factor Authentication, and Once disabled, you will get the success notification.

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