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# Two-Factor Authentication
# Two-factor authentication
Two-factor Authentication (2FA) provides an additional level of security to your
Two-factor authentication (2FA) provides an additional level of security to your
GitLab account. Once enabled, in addition to supplying your username and
password to login, you'll be prompted for a code generated by your one time password
authenticator. For example, a password manager on one of your devices.
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1. Click **Submit**.
If the pin you entered was correct, you'll see a message indicating that
Two-Factor Authentication has been enabled, and you'll be presented with a list
two-factor authentication has been enabled, and you'll be presented with a list
of [recovery codes](#recovery-codes). Make sure you download them and keep them