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title: How do I enable two-factor authentication for Webmail/Remote Administration?
description: MDaemon Email version 16.0 and above supports two-factor authentication that will require the user to enter a verification code before they can log into Webmail or Remote Administration.
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# How do I enable two-factor authentication for Webmail/Remote Administration?

## MDaemon Email version 16.0 and above supports two-factor authentication that will require the user to enter a verification code before they can log into Webmail or Remote Administration.

**Watch the how-to video here:**

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This article utilizes the Google Authenticator application, however, other authenticator apps may work as well.

Please note, the Webmail web-server must be enabled in order to utilize two-factor authentication for Remote Administration. 

Google Authenticator is available for both Android and iOS devices. 

[Google Authenticator for Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.authenticator2)  
[Google Authenticator for iOS](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/google-authenticator/id388497605) 

HTTPS must be enabled for Webmail users to enable two-factor authentication.

1. Log in to Webmail
2. Select **Options**
3. Select **Security**
4. Enter the current account password  
   ![1141\_two\_factor\_password](https://knowledge.mdaemon.com/hs-fs/hubfs/KBAs/1141_two_factor_password.png?width=688&name=1141_two_factor_password.png)
5. Select **Setup Two Factor Authentication**  
   ![1141\_two\_factor\_security](https://knowledge.mdaemon.com/hs-fs/hubfs/KBAs/1141_two_factor_security.png?width=688&name=1141_two_factor_security.png)
6. Open the Google Authenticator application
7. Scan the barcode displayed in Webmail to setup the account on the device  
   ![1141\_two\_factor\_pairing](https://knowledge.mdaemon.com/hs-fs/hubfs/KBAs/1141_two_factor_pairing.png?width=688&name=1141_two_factor_pairing.png)
8. Once the account has been added in Google Authenticator, enter the 6 digit verification code displayed on the app
9. Click **Verify Pairing **to finish the process

The next time the account logs into Webmail or Remote Administration via HTTPS, the password and a 6 digit code generated by the Google Authenticator app will be required to login.

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