# Google Authenticator🔒

### Enabling Google Authenticator (*Optional*): <a href="#id-7640" id="id-7640"></a>

* Selecting the Google Authenticator method will display a pop-up window.
* Enter your Scopuly account email address in the designated field.\
  Click the “**Ok**” button to proceed.

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* A new window will appear displaying a QR code and a secret key.

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### Setting Up Google Authenticator App: <a href="#id-51ac" id="id-51ac"></a>

* On your smartphone, launch the Google Authenticator app (*available for free on iOS and Android*).
* Within the app, choose the option to add a new account.\
  You can either scan the QR code displayed on Scopuly using your phone’s camera or manually enter the secret key provided.
* The Google Authenticator app will generate a unique 6-digit code that changes every minute.

### Verifying with Google Authenticator Code: <a href="#id-9095" id="id-9095"></a>

* Back on Scopuly, within the 2FA setup window, locate the field labeled “**Enter authorization code**”.
* Open the Google Authenticator app on your phone and retrieve the current 6-digit code.
* Enter this code in the designated field on Scopuly.
* Click the “**Enable**” button to confirm.

### 2FA Successfully Enabled: <a href="#cbb4" id="cbb4"></a>

Upon successful verification with the Google Authenticator code, you’ll receive a confirmation message indicating that 2FA has been activated for your Scopuly account.

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