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# Two-factor authentication
# Two-factor authentication **(FREE)**
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. After being enabled, in addition to supplying your username and
GitLab account. After being enabled, in addition to supplying your username and
