EnablingTwo-FactorAuthentication(2FA)
Objective
Set up TOTP-based two-factor authentication on your account — and optionally enforce it for your entire team — to add a second layer of security beyond passwords.
Prerequisites
- •You must be signed in with your permanent password (not a temporary one)
- •Install an authenticator app on your phone: Google Authenticator, Authy, or 1Password
Step-by-Step Instructions
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Navigate to Settings → Security from the left sidebar, or click your profile avatar in the top-right and select Security.
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> [Screenshot: Show the Security settings page with the 2FA section]
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In the Two-Factor Authentication section, click Enable 2FA.
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A QR code will appear on screen. Open your authenticator app and scan the QR code.
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> [Screenshot: Show the QR code modal with the authenticator app scanning instruction]
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Your authenticator app will display a 6-digit code that refreshes every 30 seconds. Enter this code in the Verification Code field and click Verify.
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Valix will generate backup codes — these are one-time recovery codes in case you lose your phone. Save them somewhere secure (password manager, printed sheet in a safe).
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> [Screenshot: Show the backup codes display with the 'Copy' and 'Download' buttons highlighted]
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Click Done. Your account now requires a 6-digit code from your authenticator app on every login.
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To enforce 2FA for your team: Go to Users, click the 3-dots menu on a user, select Security Actions, and click Require 2FA on Next Login. The user will be prompted to set up 2FA when they next sign in.