# Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)

In this article, you will learn about **Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)** as it relates to the Skustack Admin portal. 2FA enhances your account’s security and protects it against unauthorized access by requiring you to provide a second form of authentication in addition to your password when logging in.

#### Key Points

Review the following key points to understand how 2FA works:

- 2FA is mandatory for all **Client Admin** and **Employee** accounts.
- 2FA remembers your IP address. Changing to another device or browser while using the same network will trigger 2FA. However, switching to another network will.
- After successful authentication, logging in from the same IP address will not trigger another prompt for verification for the next 30 days. After 30 days, you will have to re-verify your identity.
- You can have a primary and secondary (backup) 2FA method.

##### 2FA Methods

There are three 2FA methods that allow you to receive a unique verification code:

- Via email
- Via text message (USA numbers only)
- Via the Google Authenticator app

#### Initial Setup

To set up 2FA when logging in to the Skustack Admin for the first time:

1. On the login screen, enter your **Email** and **Password** and click the **Lock** icon to log in.

2. Click **Send verification code via Email**.

3. A unique 6-digit verification code will be sent to your email address.

4. Enter the code on the login screen and click the **>>** icon to continue.

This authentication will be valid for 30 days, and you will only have to enter your password to log in during that time.

#### Configure 2FA Settings

To configure your 2FA settings:

1. Click on your account’s name in the upper right-hand corner and select **Account**.

2. Navigate to the **Security** panel.

3. Under **2-Step Verification Options**, select your **Primary** and **Secondary 2FA Type**.

4. Click the **Save** icon to apply your changes.

##### Google Authentication

To set up 2FA with the Google Authenticator app:

1. Download Google Authenticator for Android or iOS.

2. Go to your **2FA settings**, as shown in the previous step-by-step instructions.

3. Set your **Primary** or **Secondary 2FA Type** to **Google Auth. App**.

4. Connect the app to your account in one of the following ways:

1. With a QR code scan:
      1. Open the Authenticator app.
      2. Tap the **\+ icon** on the bottom right.
      3. Select **Scan a QR code**.
      4. **Scan the QR code** that appears in your 2FA settings.
      5. Enter the 6-digit code from the Authenticator app into the **Enter Code field** and click **Test Verification**.
   2. With a setup key:
      1. Open the Authenticator app.
      2. Tap the **\+ icon** on the bottom right.
      3. Select **Enter a setup key**.
      4. Type your **Account name**, enter the **Secret Key** from the 2FA settings into the **Your key** field, then click **Add**.
      5. Enter the 6-digit code from the Authenticator app into the **Enter Code field** and click **Test Verification**.