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# Two-Factor Authentication
# Two-factor authentication
Two-factor Authentication (2FA) provides an additional level of security to your
Two-factor authentication (2FA) provides an additional level of security to your
GitLab account. Once enabled, in addition to supplying your username and
GitLab account. Once enabled, in addition to supplying your username and
password to login, you'll be prompted for a code generated by your one time password
password to login, you'll be prompted for a code generated by your one time password
authenticator. For example, a password manager on one of your devices.
authenticator. For example, a password manager on one of your devices.
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1. Click **Submit**.
1. Click **Submit**.
If the pin you entered was correct, you'll see a message indicating that
If the pin you entered was correct, you'll see a message indicating that
Two-Factor Authentication has been enabled, and you'll be presented with a list
two-factor authentication has been enabled, and you'll be presented with a list
of [recovery codes](#recovery-codes). Make sure you download them and keep them
of [recovery codes](#recovery-codes). Make sure you download them and keep them