Remote Desktop Manager allows you to use an Authenticator (TOTP) such as the Workspace mobile app or Google Authenticator to provide an additional security layer when opening a data source.
Settings
Before you start the configuration, make sure you have installed the Workspace mobile app or Google Authenticator on a supported device.
1. If not already done, follow these [multi-factor authentication configuration steps](/rdm/data-sources/multi-factor-authentication/) first.
2. After having selected the ***Authenticator (TOTP)*** MFA type, click ***Configure***. ![Configure multi-factor authentication](https://cdnweb.devolutions.net/docs/docs_en_rdm_windows_clip10007.png)
3. Scan the QR code that appears in the ***Authenticator setup*** window with your device application.
4. Enter the ***Validation code*** provided by the ***Authenticator (TOTP)***. ![Authenticator setup](https://cdnweb.devolutions.net/docs/docs_en_rdm_windows_clip10009.png)
5. Click ***Validate***.
6. Relaunch Remote Desktop Manager to be prompted for the ***Authenticator (TOTP)*** code.