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title: How to enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)
description: Two-factor authentication (2FA) enhances the security of your Masterworks account. Here's how to set it up:
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# How to enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)

## Two-factor authentication (2FA) enhances the security of your Masterworks account. Here's how to set it up:

![2fa](https://knowledge.masterworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2fa.gif?width=688&height=369&name=2fa.gif)

1\. Select your **[account settings](https://www.masterworks.com/account/profile)** by clicking on your initials located in the top right corner of the screen

2\. On the left hand side, click "**Security Settings**"

3\. Scroll down to the "**2-Factor authentication**" section and click "**Add 2FA Method**" 

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**Supported 2FA methods:** 

**1. SMS 2FA:** A unique security code will be sent to your phone through a text message. You will then enter this code into the website or app

**2.** **Authenticator app:** Install one of the following apps on your phone

- [Microsoft Authenticator](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/mobile-authenticator-app)
- [Google Authenticator](https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/1066447?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DAndroid)
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