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# Two-Factor / Two-Step Verification(coming soon)

Two-step verification is recommended and encouraged to keep your dFans account secure. 

 

**How to set up two-step verification**

To enable two-step verification:

* Download either the Google Authenticator or Microsoft Authenticator app to your smartphone from the app store. 
* Log into your dFans account and go to your "Account" Settings: 
* Click the toggle near "Two-step verification" on the security page.
* Follow the instructions to add the QR code or the Key provided to your Authenticator app. This will link the Authenticator app with your dFans account. 
* Enter the 6-digit code from your Authenticator App into dFans. Please note that a new code is generated every 30 seconds and each time you open the app, so be sure to use the most up-to-date code. 
* Once this is completed, you will only be able to log in to your dFans account using a code from your Authenticator App. You may click “Remember me for 30 days” if you would like to temporarily skip this step, but be sure to only do this on a secure device. 

 

**Which two-step verification system should I use?**

You may use either the Google Authenticator or Microsoft Authenticator apps, which can be downloaded to your smartphone from the app store using the links below. 

 

Google Authenticator

* iOS: <https://apps.apple.com/us/app/google-authenticator/id388497605>
* Android: <https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.authenticator2>

Microsoft Authenticator

* iOS: <https://apps.apple.com/us/app/microsoft-authenticator/id983156458>
* Android: <https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.azure.authenticator>

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**When is two-step verification required on dFans?**

Two-step verification is always encouraged on dFans to help keep your account as secure as possible. However, there are some cases when two-step verification is required.&#x20;

* You will need two-step verification to change your banking details as a Creator.
* If we see suspicious activity on your account, we may automatically apply two-step verification to secure your account.
* If your account is inactive for 3 months, you will need two-step verification to make your account active again.

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