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# Multifactor authentication

Add a layer of security to your Devolutions Account by configuring multifactor authentication, alternative verification methods, and recovery codes.

Follow the steps below in order to fully configure multifactor authentication on your account.

1. Connect to your Devolutions Account and go to ***Sign-In & Security***.
2. Under ***Two-Step Verification***, click on ***Configure***, then ***Add recovery method***.

   ![](https://cdnweb.devolutions.net/docs/CLOUD6006_2026_1.png)

### Configure account recovery method

1. Enter your password to reauthenticate if prompted to, then click ***Submit***.
2. Choose between the ***SMS*** and ***Email*** alternative verification methods methods.
3. Enter the 6-digit code received via the chosen method.

### Configure sign-in recovery codes

Sign-in recovery codes are used as a last resort method to access your account. You will be able to regenerate them once the configuration process is completed. This step is mandatory for security reasons.

***Download***, ***Copy***, and/or ***Print*** the sign-in recovery codesin a safe accessible place. Click ***Next***.

#### Multifactor authentication configuration

1. Enter your password to re authenticate if prompted to, then click ***Submit***.
2. Choose between the ***Devolutions Password Manager Push***, ***Authenticator App***, or ***Security Key and Passkey*** multifactor authentication methods.

#### Devolutions Password Manager Push method

1. Download and install Devolutions Password Manager.
2. Use Devolutions Password Manager to scan the QR code or manually add the code to the application using the provided key code.

#### Authenticator App method

1. Download and install an Authenticator application (Google Authenticator, Microsoft Authenticator, or Authy).
2. Use the authentication app to scan the QR code or manually add the code to the application using the provided details.
3. Enter the 6-digit code generated by the authenticator app.

#### Security key and Passkey method

If you chose this method, you will be redirected to the [Security Key and Passkey](https://docs.devolutions.net/portal/sign-in-security/security-key-passkey/) section of the Devolutions Account.


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