# Two-Factor Authentication

Two-factor authentication (2FA) is an extra layer of security used when signing into websites or apps.

With two-factor authentication enabled, you have to sign in with your username and password and provide another form of authentication that only you know or have access to. This ensures that only you can access your account, even if someone else knows your password.

## Turning On Two-Factor Authentication

You can turn on two-factor authentication for your account using these steps:

Sign into [**Account Manager**](https://www.marketcircle.com/account/login).

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Select the **My Info** tab, and then select **Enable Two-Factor Authentication** under the **Security** section.

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Daylite will now ask you to either scan the QR code with your camera or authentication app, or enter a text code to obtain a verification code before continuing.

Daylite will show you a list of **Recovery Codes**, which you should copy or print, and store someplace safe in the event you lose or do not have access to your authentication app. Tap **Continue** when ready.

Your authentication app will now be able to provide a verification code, which you need to enter to continue.

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Two Factor Authentication has now been enabled.

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## Logging In

Once two-factor authentication has been enabled, Daylite will require a verification code each time you log in. The process is the same on all devices.

Logging in still begins with your email and password just like before.

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It is now followed by a **Verification Code** request. Enter the verification code from your Authentication app and tap **Verify**.

If you do not have access to your Verification Code you can tap **Sign in with recovery code** and enter one of the recovery codes you have previously written down, saved or printed.

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It is important to note that once two-factor authentication is enabled, sign in will require an updated version of Daylite. Older versions of Daylite will not be able to sign into an account with two-factor authentication enabled.

However, any Mac, iPad, or iPhone that is already logged in will not need to re-authenticate.

{% hint style="success" %}
**Pro Tip:**

[Setting up iCloud Keychain](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204085) helps save your passwords automatically, receive password suggestions, and gives you verification code integration with Daylite.
{% endhint %}

## Generating New Recovery Codes

A recovery code can only be used once before it is invalidated, so you may decide to generate new ones to have on hand. You may also want to create new recovery codes if you have lost your old ones.

Sign into your account and select **My Info**, then tap **Generate New Recovery Codes**.

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Tap **Continue** when asked to confirm. New recovery codes are generated and you are instructed to copy, print, or store them.

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## Disabling Two-Factor Authentication

You can disable two-factor authentication by signing into your account and selecting **My Info**, then tap **Disable**.

You will be asked to confirm your decision to disable two factor authentication and warned that your account is more secure with two-factor authentication enabled.

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## Company Requirement for Two-Factor Authentication

A company may decide to require all users to use two-factor authentication to log in.

The company's account administrator can turn on the **requirement** for two-factor authentication, which means each user will need to follow the steps outlined in this article to turn on two-factor authentication for their own account.

The administrator can also see which users have enabled two-factor authentication, which is indicated with a **2FA** badge on each user's row on the **Users** tab. The same badge will also show on the row for each device that has logged in using two-factor authentication. Note that existing devices are not forced to reauthenticate when turning on two-factor authentication, so the user would need to log out and log in again on a device for it to show the badge.

## Wrap Up

Two-factor authentication lets you enjoy peace of mind, knowing your Daylite data is protected. You are the only one who can access your account, even if someone else knows your password.