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# Configure Devolutions Password Manager multi-factor authentication

Remote Desktop Manager has the option to use Devolutions Password Manager to provide an additional security layer when the application starts.

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Before you start the configuration, make sure you have installed the [Devolutions Password Manager mobile app](https://devolutions.net/authenticator).
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1. Click on ***File – Settings – Security*** and select ***Require a TOTP validation (Devolutions Password Manager or Google Authenticator)*** in the ***Multi-factor authentication*** section. Then click on ***Configure*** to set up your TOTP validation.
2. Scan the QR code on your screen with Devolutions Password Manager to setup Remote Desktop Manager. Enter the ***Validation code*** provided by Devolutions Password Manager into Remote Desktop Manager.
3. Click ***Validate***, then ***OK***.
4. Relaunch Remote Desktop Manager to be prompted for the Devolutions Password Manager code.

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Devolutions Password Manager generates a new validation code every 30 seconds.
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### See also

* [Configure multi-factor-authentification in Remote Desktop Manager](https://academy.devolutions.net/student/page/2745736-configure-multi-factor-authentification-in-remote-desktop-manager?curriculum_activity_id=4146028\&path_id=2628397\&sid=6b463cb0-a447-42c1-89fa-4ac51e5a7eaa\&sid_i=0)


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