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

# Enabling Two Factor Authentication (2FA)

> Learn about Enabling Two Factor Authentication for VPS, Dedicated Servers, and Game Hosting on Atomic Networks services.

Enabling 2-factor authentication (2FA) adds an extra layer of security to your client account. Adding 2FA requires a second form of verification, usually a unique code sent to your mobile device in addition to your password. This helps protect your account from unauthorized access, even if your password is compromised.

Enabling 2FA through the panel can be done in a few steps… 

<Steps>
  <Step title="Navigate to the 'Security Settings' Page">
    Click [here](https://billing.atomicnetworks.co/user/security) to be taken to the Security Settings page.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enable Two-Factor Authentication in the Billing Area">
    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/atomicnetworks/m8FVQg74mcrYFl7b/images/enable2fa.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=m8FVQg74mcrYFl7b&q=85&s=a0ae5d6710a0223ad4b41aa1a196596c" alt="" width="620" height="263" data-path="images/enable2fa.png" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Download Authenticator or Duo on Your Phone">
    Google Authenticator - [App Store Link](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/google-authenticator/id388497605) - [Play Store Link](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.authenticator2\&hl=en_US\&gl=US\&pli=1)

    Duo - [App Store Link](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/duo-mobile/id422663827) - [Play Store Link](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.duosecurity.duomobile\&hl=en)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Connect Your Authenticator to Your Client Account">
    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/atomicnetworks/m8FVQg74mcrYFl7b/images/connectauthenticatortoclientarea.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=m8FVQg74mcrYFl7b&q=85&s=bfb43facba8d246e8d98d7dc4e0b9260" alt="" width="444" height="684" data-path="images/connectauthenticatortoclientarea.png" />

    With your newly downloaded 2FA app, scan the QR code displayed on your 'Enable Two Factor Authentication' page.
  </Step>
</Steps>