# Enabling two factor authentication Go to ![](/files/-M9rE0nqSAiqKkxiNlvj) Click Manage 2FA ![](/files/-M9rENmQZCllxUT1wQ1i) Download a two-factor authenticator app like Microsoft Authenticator for [Windows Phone](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?Linkid=825071), [Android](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?Linkid=825072) and [iOS](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?Linkid=825073) or Google Authenticator for [Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.authenticator2\&hl=en) and [iOS](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/google-authenticator/id388497605?mt=8). Scan the QR Code or enter the provided key into your two factor authenticator app. Once you have scanned the QR code or input the key above, your two factor authentication app will provide you with a unique code. Enter the code in the confirmation box. Once you enter the code, it will provide you with recovery codes. **Put these codes in a safe place -** If you lose your device and don't have the recovery codes you will lose access to your account. You now have enabled two factor authentication. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://help.autobuy.io/your-account/enabling-two-factor-authentication.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.