# 2FA Authentication

Enabling two-factor authentication (2FA) is managed directly in your merchant dashboard.\
Go to **«Settings»** and open the **«Security»** tab.

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Click **«Enable 2FA»** to begin the setup process. A modal window will appear with step-by-step instructions.

To connect your authenticator app, follow these steps:

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Open your authenticator app (e.g., Google Authenticator).
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Scan the QR code or manually enter the backup key.
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Enter the one-time code generated by the app to complete the setup.
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After clicking **«Get QR Code»**, the system will generate both:

* a QR code,
* and a backup key for manual entry.

Scan the QR code with your authenticator app (e.g., Google Authenticator) or add the backup key manually. Once added, enter the 6-digit one-time code into the input field and click **«Enable 2FA»**.

From this moment, your account is protected with an additional layer of security.

If needed, you can disable two-factor authentication later.

Disabling 2FA is available in the same **«Security»** tab, provided that 2FA was previously enabled. To turn it off, you’ll need to enter a one-time code from your authenticator app.

Please note that disabling two-factor authentication will reduce the security level of your account.


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