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# Multi-factor Authentication

When logging in, you may see a prompt to provide an "Authentication Code" as shown below:

[![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/b/f/3/1/bf317073729f2000/770341ca-d74c-4dab-8924-cd60e8_1a2a7du.png)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/408682136/211c07364e644e1d3fc8a962/image.png?expires=1794512700&signature=75bb560a45314a1668c784e86b7c09dec4e9c2f15ff10bff4d26bb5cfe2da1a5&req=cCAvEMF8nIJZFb4f3HP0gE7S1B4p4uchjx7YrREBl94iVMb4fVe%2FJ73oOS0l%0APT841MA4JKm71S0OIw%3D%3D%0A)

This is MetaLocator's multi-factor authentication prompt. If this is your first time seeing this prompt, you can ignore it during log in.

After logging in, you may choose to setup Multi-factor Authentication to boost the security of your account. Multi-factor Authentication provides an extra layer of protection for your MetaLocator account of your password were to be compromised or guessed.

## Setting up Multi-factor Authentication

Follow these setups to setup Multi-factor Authentication:

1. Login to MetaLocator here: [https://admin.metalocator.com/login](https://admin.metalocator.com/login) with your username and password, leaving the Authentication Code empty.
Click **My User Profile** under the User icon in the toolbar as shown below:  
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[![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/e/5/6/0/e560736a205b9000/0d798098-003b-43d8-8eb6-b164dc_1obgniw.png)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/408687148/a346b5d4f98a52a49ac14090/image.png?expires=1794512700&signature=1dbc27cd94ce155ac5f1498027a0fe33767d1d2a2f9953a93dbdc88c08f2616b&req=cCAvEMF5nIVXFb4f3HP0gBDww9OxmgrvFxzpX7rLz%2FKWSM%2BzhVxb7St%2FRDug%0AhP4%3D%0A)

3. Click "Configure Multi-factor Authentication"

4. Select "Google Authenticator" from the Authentication Method drop-down.

5. Follow the instructions provided to install Google Authenticator on your mobile device.

6. Scan the QR Code provided and enter the Security Code.

7. Optionally print and save the one-time emergency passwords in a secure location.

8. Click Save

Once enabled, you must use a Multi-factor Authentication and provide an authorization code during login.