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====== 2-Factor Authentication ======

===== Getting Started =====
To start the process you will need to open up Google Chrome and navigate to your Google profile either by typing [[http://myaccount.google.com|myaccount.google.com]] into the URL bar or clicking on your account icon and selecting "Manage your Google Account".

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Once you are on your Google account page, click on **Security & sign-in** and then **2-Step Verification**.

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==== Setting up Google Authenticator ====
You will see several options for Two-Factor verification. Choose **Authenticator**.

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Click **Set up authenticator**.

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**In order to proceed we will need to take a bit of a detour.** Open your phone app store(on iPhone The App Store, on Android The Play Store). Find and download the Google Authenticator app. Once you have it, tap "Get Started" and then the + symbol. 

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Choose "Scan a QR code" and scan the QR code on your computer screen.

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Once you have scanned the QR code, you will see a 6 digit number and a slowly disappearing circle on your phone. The circle is a timer, when it runs out the Authenticator app automatically generates a new code. Input the code you see on your phone into the text field on your laptop.

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Once you have done that you should see a screen like the one below that indicates you have successfully added Google Authenticator.

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Once you are done, return to the **Security & sign-in** page and click on **Turn on 2-Step Verification**.

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==== Setting up Backup Codes ====

If you prefer to not use your phone at all, there is another option. Please see our wiki on [[selfhelp:accounts:2fabackupcodes|Setting up Backup Codes]].


==== Removing Your Phone Number ====

If you added your phone number during the setup process and have added a second authentication option, you can remove your phone number. Click on **Voice or text message**.

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Click on the Trash Can icon on the right side of the screen.

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