# Two-Factor Authentication Guide ## Two-Factor Authentication Guide In this article, we demonstrate how a user of the **admin** portal can **secure** their account through the **Login Info & Security** section by **enabling** the **two-factor authentication** option. **1.** Navigate to **Login Info & Security:** ![](https://787872742-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FdbDWFUV8KfahpvaDhzuK%2Fuploads%2FWr68CgCX7ofxMwNccWT0%2FLogin_Info_%26_Security_Guide_1.png?alt=media\&token=c30d2c20-a752-433a-8dc3-1109f2f1bd8b) **2.** Go ahead and select the **Two-Factor Authentication** option: ![](https://787872742-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FdbDWFUV8KfahpvaDhzuK%2Fuploads%2FbYJuRJtRpjCtQvVtBiV5%2FLogin_Info_%26_Security_Guide_4.png?alt=media\&token=09f84b19-ab3d-4d75-9743-c4d486cb7f9e) You should get the following output:
**3.** As shown below, you can **Download Codes** to save the generated recovery codes for that profile in a **txt** file format:
**4.** To proceed, you will need to download the **Authenticator** application via **Google Play** or the **App Store:**
**5.** From the now installed **Google Authenticator,** select to **Scan a QR code** and **hover your smartphone over** the generated **QR code** found on your computer screen to complete the **scan** process.
**6.** A **6-digit code** will be generated in your application. Enter that code into the indicated **text box** and click on **Verify:**
**7.** As expected, the code has been **verified!**
**8.** Select the **Complete Setup** button to conclude the process:
**9.** On the confirmation prompt that pops up, select to **Confirm** or **Cancel** accordingly.
**10.** If you’ve confirmed the action, click **OK** to proceed:
**11.** Now that we’ve set up the 2-factor authentication, let’s put things to the test. **Sign out** or **navigate** to your **cyberawaresecurity** portal:
**12.** From the **login page,** enter your **credentials** and press on the **Sign in** button: ![](https://787872742-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FdbDWFUV8KfahpvaDhzuK%2Fuploads%2Fvhf0FWrOV00VfJvXTXtr%2FLogin_Info_%26_Security_Guide_16.png?alt=media\&token=99859b67-28e6-41ad-84d8-1d6bd63c0f4e) You will be prompted to enter a two-factor authentication code: ![](https://787872742-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FdbDWFUV8KfahpvaDhzuK%2Fuploads%2FBTbCngWNTIkBTUK2kqhk%2FLogin_Info_%26_Security_Guide_17.png?alt=media\&token=bac2ef7b-5a1d-4142-bee0-4a058a77ef3d) **13.** Once again, enter the code generated in your application and click on **Confirm:** ![](https://787872742-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FdbDWFUV8KfahpvaDhzuK%2Fuploads%2FHofRMeBdrenz8MZSedlU%2FLogin_Info_%26_Security_Guide_18.png?alt=media\&token=9631c832-11af-4101-8ceb-ec150343c264) **14.** To **disable** the **Two-Factor Authentication** settings, navigate back to the **Login Info & Security** section and click on the available **Disable Two-Factor Authentication** option:
**15.** Select **Disable** or **Cancel** accordingly:
**16.** On the last prompt, click **OK** to finalise.