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# Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)

**Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)** provides enhanced security for your user account by requiring an additional verification step upon login to the [Oma Avaruus](https://oma.avaruus.net) control panel. This mitigates the risk of unauthorized access to your information, even if an attacker possesses your password.  The following outlines the activation process.

### Activating Two-Factor Authentication

| To implement Two-Factor Authentication, you will need a mobile authentication application, such as Google Authenticator (download for Android or iPhone).

1. Log in to the [Oma Avaruus](https://oma.avaruus.net) control panel.
2. Click the large profile button in the upper right corner and select “Settings” from the dropdown menu.
3. Select “Two-Factor Authentication” and click the “Enable 2FA” button.
4. Scan the QR code displayed on the screen using your chosen application. You can download Google Authenticator for [Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.authenticator2) or [iPhone](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/google-authenticator/id388497605).
5. Once the application has added your user account, obtain the next six-digit one-time code from the application and enter it on the page to enable authentication each time you log in.
6. The “Settings” for Oma Avaruus will now display “Two-Factor Authentication: Enabled,” and Two-Factor Authentication is activated.

### Two-Factor Authentication

Once you have enabled Two-Factor Authentication, login always requires your password plus a second verification. You confirm the authentication by providing the six-digit one-time code valid for 30 seconds from your chosen authentication application. This ensures that only you have access to your user account.

| Store the backup codes in a secure location if you are unable to access your primary authentication device. This allows you to recover your account if necessary.

### Deactivating Two-Factor Authentication

You can disable Two-Factor Authentication by clicking “Disable.”  After doing so, you will no longer be prompted for Two-Factor Authentication when you log in the next time.