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# How do I enable 2FA authentication on my account?

### What is 2FA? 

Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) is a security measure that requires two different forms of identification to access a system or account. It adds an extra layer of protection beyond just a password, making it harder for unauthorized users to gain access.

### How do I enable 2FA in Transistor? 

||| Before you begin you'll need to install a 2FA authentication app like Authy, Duo or Google Authenticator on your mobile device

* Login to your Transistor account and go to your Account page: https://dashboard.transistor.fm/account
* You will see a section titled **Two-step Authentication**
* Click the blue link, **Enable 2FA on my account**


![Enabling 2FA on your account page](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/a/c/a/7/aca7790da3b2f000/2fa-1_1nxjbgn.jpg =300x219)

* You will be prompted to enter your current password
* You'll then see a QR code appear, you'll need to scan this with your 2FA authentication app like Authy, Duo or Google Authenticator

![Example 2FA setup page, QR code hidden](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/a/c/a/7/aca7790da3b2f000/2fa-2_lc6h0w.jpg =250x485)

* Your 2FA authentication app will provide you with a 6 digit code to enter into Transistor
* Click the green **Continue** button and the setup is complete

||| Remember: Safely store some backup or recovery codes for your 2FA credentials in case you lose your mobile device. 

### Advanced Security Information: How does Transistor generate the 2FA codes? 

We understand that our customers may need more security information relating to how we generate 2FA codes. 

Our security information is available here: https://transistor.fm/security/

We do not use any third party applications for generating or creating 2FA authentication codes. 

The Transistor web application uses this Ruby gem for 2FA code generation: [https://github.com/heapsource/active_model_otp](https://github.com/heapsource/active_model_otp)