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title: "Set up two-factor authentication for Web Governance"
date: "2021-06-09T10:24:55+00:00"
summary: "Enhance account security with two-factor authentication. Learn how to set up and use 2FA for Acquia Web Governance for safer logins."
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Introduction
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This document provides instructions on how to set up and use Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) for Acquia Web Governance.

Setting up 2FA
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This section provides instructions on how to enable 2FA for your Web Governance user account.

1.  Click the user icon, usually your initials, on the right side of the main menu bar.
    
    The system expands the list of options.
    
    ![The Profile menu that expands when you click on your initials.](https://acquia.widen.net/content/d894c23e-3636-4806-9dbc-f65de5bfe342/web/WebGov_MainToolbar-Profile-ExpandedMenu.png)
    
2.  Select **Edit my profile**.
    
    The system displays the _My Profile_ page.
    
3.  Locate the **Two-Factor Authentication** option.
4.  Click **Setup**.
    
    The system displays the QR code page.
    
5.  Scan the QR code with the authentication app on another device.
    
    The system sends a 6-digit code to the device.
    
6.  Enter the code in the space provided.
7.  Click **Submit**.

Note

This action requires that you have a Third-Party Authenticator (TPA) app installed on another device. Some examples of TPAs are Google Authenticator, Authy, and Hennge OTP.

Logging in with 2FA
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To log in with 2FA, follow the instructions on the display:

1.  Enter the email and password.
2.  Click **Log In**.
    
    The system displays the _Two-Factor Authentication_ page.
    
3.  Click **Next**.
4.  Open the Authenticator app on another device and enter the code shown under the logo.