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# Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

### **What is MFA?**

* Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is a way of adding an extra layer of security to a RiskBase account.
* After enabling MFA, users are required to enter an authentication code when signing-in. This code is generated by a MFA app on a device owned by the user.

### **Pre-requisites**

* Download the RiskBase application from the Apple Store or Google Play Store, or search app.riskbase.uk on a web browser.
* Ensure a RiskBase account has been set up.
* Sign-in to the app.

### **Enabling MFA**

1. Open the RiskBase app.
2. Click on the name under the account (bottom left corner). This will open up the user profile.

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3. Under **Multi-Factor Authentication**, click **Setup now\...**
4. Select one of the following:

**Setup Automatically:** Choose this option to automatically open a MFA app on a device and get setup. Only available on some devices.

**Show QR Code:** Choose this option to display a QR code; manually scan this QR code with a MFA app to get setup.

**Show and Copy Secret:** Choose this option to copy the MFA secret, which can then be manually pasted into a MFA app to get setup.

3. Once the account has been added to a MFA app, enter the code the app displays into RiskBase.

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