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=== Setting Up Multi-Factor Authentication for Your Account === 1. Click **Settings** > **Security**. 2. Two toggles will appear on the Security page. 3. Click the **Set up for myself** toggle to switch it to the **On** position. 4. A modal will pop up asking how you want to receive your authentication code: - Choose between an **Authentication App** or **SMS text message**. 5. Click the **Continue** button. 6. Depending on your choice, do the following: * **Authentication App**: - A QR code will appear on your screen. - Open your authentication app, scan the QR code, and submit the generated six-digit code into the provided field. * **SMS**: - Select your country code from the dropdown menu, enter your phone number, and submit. - A text message with a six-digit code will be sent to your mobile device. Enter this code in the given field. 7. Click the **Verify** button. 8. You will receive a set of recovery codes—copy these and store them safely. Click the **Done** button.
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