# Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) 

> Secure your Applivery account with two-factor authentication (2FA) — enable, configure, and manage 2FA for enhanced access security.

Source: https://docs.applivery.com/en/platform/authentication/2fa/  •  Last updated: 2026-04-01

**Key topics:** Enabling 2FA, Logging in with 2FA, Disabling 2FA, Authenticator Apps, Applivery, Google Authenticator, Microsoft Authenticator, TOTP, WebAuthn, YubiKey

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**TL;DR:** Enable two-factor authentication in Applivery to add an extra layer of security to your account using an authenticator app.

Two-factor authentication adds a second layer of security to your Applivery account. Even if someone gets hold of your password, they can't access your account without also having the one-time code generated on your phone. Once enabled, every login to the Applivery Dashboard or App Store will require both your password and a code from your authenticator app.

Applivery uses **TOTP (Time-Based One-Time Password)** — the same standard used by Google, GitHub, and most modern platforms. Any compatible authenticator app will work, including Google Authenticator and Microsoft Authenticator.

**Google Authenticator**

Available for iOS and Android.

**Microsoft Authenticator**

Available for iOS and Android.

:::tip
Once you have TOTP set up, you can also add a hardware security key (fingerprint reader, Windows Hello, or a physical key like YubiKey) as an additional authenticator. This uses [WebAuthn](https://webauthn.io/), the modern standard supported by all major browsers.
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## Enabling 2FA

Once in the [**Applivery Dashboard**](https://dashboard.applivery.io/), go to your **account configuration** from the top dropdown menu, then select **Security** from the left-hand menu. Click **Enable 2FA** to start the setup.

Open your authenticator app and scan the QR code shown on screen. If you can't scan the QR code, tap the option to enter a code manually — Applivery will show the alphanumeric key you can type in directly. Your authenticator app will create a new entry called _Applivery:_ [_your@email.com_](mailto:your@email.com) and start generating 6-digit codes that refresh every 30 seconds.

Enter the current code from your App into the confirmation field on screen and click **Enable** before the code expires. A confirmation message will appear once 2FA is active on your account.

![enable 2fa](https://docs.applivery.com/int/_r2/media/09ac0a4e-3ad8-478f-9f15-3474973eec71/451971e7-6b2b-4faf-8c3b-51e744ec240b.png)

:::info
Applivery sends an email notification whenever a security change is made to your account — including enabling or disabling 2FA. If you receive one of these emails unexpectedly, change your password immediately and contact support at [support@applivery.com](mailto:support@applivery.com).
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## Logging in with 2FA

After enabling 2FA, every login will have a second step. Once you enter your email and password, Applivery will prompt you for a one-time code. Open your authenticator app, copy the current 6-digit code for the Applivery entry, and enter it before it expires.

![request 2fa](https://docs.applivery.com/int/_r2/media/09ac0a4e-3ad8-478f-9f15-3474973eec71/cccf0347-02bc-4a1d-a851-09f50896f919.png)

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## Disabling 2FA

:::warning
We strongly recommend keeping 2FA active at all times. Disabling it reduces the security of your account.
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If you need to disable 2FA, go to your **account configuration** from the top dropdown menu, then select **Security** from the left-hand menu, and click **Disable** next to Two Factor Authentication. For security reasons, Applivery will ask you to confirm your current password before the change takes effect.

![disable 2fa](https://docs.applivery.com/int/_r2/media/09ac0a4e-3ad8-478f-9f15-3474973eec71/03b7d218-d840-4e70-9f90-1b79b18d2e06.png)