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Two-factor authentication can be configured by using a Time-based One-Time Password (TOTP) application, which automatically generates an authentication code that changes after a certain period of time. See configuration steps below.

#Download one of these apps:

#In the upper-right corner of any page, click your profile photo, then click Settings. [[File:Github-settings.png]]

#In the user settings sidebar, click Security. [[File:Github_-_security.png]]

#Under Two-factor authentication, click Set up two-factor authentication. [[File:Github_-_set_up_2fa.png]]

#On the Two-factor authentication page, click Set up using an app. [[File:Github_-_set_up_using_an_app.png]]

#To enable two-factor authentication you must save your two-factor recovery codes in a safe place, such as a password manager, by clicking Download, Print, or Copy. Your recovery codes will help get you back into your account if you've lost access. After saving your codes, click Next. [[File:Github_-_recovery.png]]

#Scan the QR code with your mobile device's app. After scanning, the app will display a six-digit code that you can enter on GitHub. [[File:Github_-_scan_barcode.png]]

#The TOTP mobile application will save your GitHub account and generate a new authentication code every few seconds. On GitHub, on the 2FA page, type the code and click Next. [[File:Github_-_enter_passcode.png]]

#Verify that a success message is shown [[File:Github_-_2fa_success_message.png]]

#After 2FA has been enabled and you've saved your recovery codes, we recommend you sign out and back in to your account. In case of problems, such as a forgotten password or typo in your email address, you can use recovery codes to access your account and correct the problem.