> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.hitpayapp.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Two-Factor Authentication

> Learn how to set up and manage two-factor authentication for your HitPay account

## Overview

Secure your HitPay account by enabling 2FA to provide an additional layer of security when logging in. Follow these steps to set up 2FA:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Access Security Settings">
    Click on Security from the top-right portion of the menu as shown below.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/hitpay/Xc8eVgaY1nmZMXnF/images/security-menu.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=Xc8eVgaY1nmZMXnF&q=85&s=156bb9f9f8db0e5be043e25dc51f1cf3" alt="Security Menu" width="2048" height="1110" data-path="images/security-menu.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enable 2FA">
    Click on "Set up two-factor authentication".
  </Step>

  <Step title="Install Authenticator App">
    You will need to use any authenticator app such as Google Authenticator or Microsoft Authenticator available from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Follow the on-screen guide to proceed.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Scan QR Code">
    Scan the Barcode generated using your chosen Authenticator App and click Continue.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Verify Setup">
    Enter the code from your Authenticator App and Click Verify.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/hitpay/l-n8tkdG_LR85WBs/images/2fa-enabled.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=l-n8tkdG_LR85WBs&q=85&s=61aae72b18eec2dfd9e411671f0d960a" alt="2FA Successfully Enabled" width="2048" height="1110" data-path="images/2fa-enabled.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Note>
  2FA is now activated! You will be prompted to enter a 2FA code from your authenticator app every time you log in to HitPay on the web and on mobile.
</Note>