--- title: How to Setup 2FA via Email or Authentication App description: Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) enhances the security of your Safelink account. Our step-by-step guide will walk you through the simple process of setting up 2FA using an authenticator app or email verification. --- [Skip to content](https://help.safelinkhub.com/how-to-setup-2fa-via-email-or-authentication-app#main-content) English Show submenu for translations [Contact us](https://help.safelinkhub.com/kb-tickets/new?hsLang=en) [![safelink](https://help.safelinkhub.com/hs-fs/hubfs/safelink.png?width=133&height=30&name=safelink.png)](https://safelinkhub.com/) Open main navigation Close main navigation - English Show submenu for translations - [Contact us](https://help.safelinkhub.com/kb-tickets/new) How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Knowledge Hub](https://help.safelinkhub.com/?hsLang=en) 2. [Using Workspace (General)](https://help.safelinkhub.com/using-workspace-general?hsLang=en) 3. [Authentication & Access](https://help.safelinkhub.com/using-workspace-general?hsLang=en#authentication-access) # How to Setup 2FA via Email or Authentication App ## Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) enhances the security of your Safelink account. Our step-by-step guide will walk you through the simple process of setting up 2FA using an authenticator app or email verification. 1. To begin, login using your Safelink username and password. ![](https://help.safelinkhub.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Sep-25-2023-01-52-34-3871-PM.png?width=688&height=375&name=image-png-Sep-25-2023-01-52-34-3871-PM.png) 2. You will see an authentication setup screen where you can choose between the **Authenticator App** or **Email Authentication**. ![2024-02-02\_21-50-10](https://help.safelinkhub.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2024-02-02_21-50-10.png?width=688&height=688&name=2024-02-02_21-50-10.png) ### **Setting Up Two-Factor Authentication Using an Authenticator App** 3. Choose the **Authenticator App.**  ![2024-02-02\_21-57-30](https://help.safelinkhub.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2024-02-02_21-57-30.png?width=688&height=686&name=2024-02-02_21-57-30.png) *Click [here](https://help.safelinkhub.com/two-factor-authentication-apps?hsLang=en) to check the list of available authenticator apps that you can use in Safelink.* 4. Open the authenticator app on your phone and find the option to add an account. Scan the barcode or enter the provided key in your smartphone. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/fe95e4a65e1fd000/3-2fa_1cmfwh7.png) 5. The authenticator app will read the barcode on your screen and add your Safelink account to the app. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/fe95e4a65e1fd000/4-2fa_n1qmgn.png) *Note: We are using Google Authenticator in the screenshots above. The options and display may vary slightly if you are using a different app.* 6. Click **Proceed** on the Safelink two-factor authentication setup page. ![2024-02-02\_22-00-10](https://help.safelinkhub.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2024-02-02_22-00-10.png?width=688&height=740&name=2024-02-02_22-00-10.png) 7. A notification will appear to confirm your setup. Click **OK** to proceed. ![2024-02-02\_23-33-18-2](https://help.safelinkhub.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2024-02-02_23-33-18-2.png?width=655&height=688&name=2024-02-02_23-33-18-2.png) 8. Enter the code generated by your authenticator app and click **Confirm Code**. ![](https://help.safelinkhub.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Sep-25-2023-02-29-38-4401-PM.png?width=444&height=336&name=image-png-Sep-25-2023-02-29-38-4401-PM.png) 9. You can now access your workspace. ![2024-02-02\_22-33-54](https://help.safelinkhub.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2024-02-02_22-33-54.png?width=688&height=312&name=2024-02-02_22-33-54.png) ### **Two-Factor Authentication using Email Authentication** 10. Choose **2FA Via Email** and click **Confirm**. ![2024-02-02\_22-49-33](https://help.safelinkhub.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2024-02-02_22-49-33.png?width=688&height=414&name=2024-02-02_22-49-33.png) 11. Check your email for the 2FA verification code and enter it in the designated field. 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