# How do I set up MFA?

To add an extra layer of protection to your account, you can enable Multi-Factor Authentication.

&#x20;<img src="https://2273109354-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FLu0mYklsCTm7XQm3ZGqv%2Fuploads%2Fr1FwOD6VHkXAMCgs6olP%2FStep%201.png?alt=media&#x26;token=91536f1a-0145-43ad-82fb-e979dc7ab955" alt="" data-size="line"> Click your **User Avatar** in the top right corner

<img src="https://2273109354-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FLu0mYklsCTm7XQm3ZGqv%2Fuploads%2F79Eo9HkdaczhMI8XKSWI%2FStep%202.png?alt=media&#x26;token=75617279-04cf-45ea-af4a-8c2c8fb8becd" alt="" data-size="line"> Hit **Account & Preferences**

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&#x20;<img src="https://2273109354-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FLu0mYklsCTm7XQm3ZGqv%2Fuploads%2FInnRpb1DQ8hIwPlXbyk4%2FStep%203.png?alt=media&#x26;token=436adefd-3d87-47e1-83d6-429959a9df79" alt="" data-size="line"> Scroll down to the bottom of Account Settings & Click **Add MFA**

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&#x20;<img src="https://2273109354-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FLu0mYklsCTm7XQm3ZGqv%2Fuploads%2Fr6JgyxOGp7YepP9BUFZz%2FStep%204.png?alt=media&#x26;token=092928e5-6234-44cc-bf1c-69869bfcb4cf" alt="" data-size="line"> On your chosen authenticator app, **scan** the QR code

<img src="https://2273109354-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FLu0mYklsCTm7XQm3ZGqv%2Fuploads%2FbVw6tK5H781zEo1pFnnI%2FStep%205.png?alt=media&#x26;token=a4725ea0-bdb7-47d4-bc0f-9c457ae71634" alt="" data-size="line"> Enter the verification code shown on your authenticator app to complete MFA setup

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