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# 2-Factor Authentication
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2-Factor Authentication is a security mechanism that requires you to enter a computer generated code from your phone every time you log into Mastodon.
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We highly recommend that you set up 2-factor authentication as it prevents malicious users from logging into your account if they obtain your password.
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## Warning
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If you lose access to your 2-factor authentication (such as by losing your phone or performing a factory reset) and you do cannot log in, you will not be able to access your account and will need to contact an instance admin to remove 2-factor authentication from your account.
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## Setup
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1. Open your [settings page](https://mastodon.social/settings/two_factor_auth) and navigate to the Two-factor Authentication page
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2. Press the big blue "Enable" button that appears on the right 
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3. Follow instructions below to install an authenticator for your smartphone
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## Android
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__Recommended Application:__ [Google
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Authenticator](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.authenticator2)
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4. Download the above application on your phone
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5. Open the "Authenticator" app
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6. Press the + button in the bottom right-hand corner
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7. Press "Scan a barcode"
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8. Line up the black and white QR code with the target box that appears on your camera
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9. Now, whenever you log in to Mastodon, open the Authenticator app and enter the 6 digit code that appears above the "mastodon.social (email address)" text
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## iPhone
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__Recommended Application:__ iPhone: [Authenticator by Matt
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Ruben](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/authenticator/id766157276?mt=8)
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Authenticator](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.authenticator2)
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4. Download the above application on your phone
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5. Open the "Authenticator" app
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6. Press the + button in the bottom right-hand corner
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7. Authenticator should prompt you for access to your camera- hit "OK"
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8. Line up the black and white QR code with the target box that appears on your camera
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9. Now, whenever you log in to Mastodon, open the Authenticator app and enter the 6 digit code that appears above the "mastodon.social (email address)" text
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# Disabling 2-factor Authentication
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1. Go to [the 2-factor authentication settings page](https://mastodon.social/settings/two_factor_auth)
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2. Press the big blue "Disable" button underneath your QR code 
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