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Enable and Encourage Two-Factor Auth (2FA)

How to enable two-factor authentication and encourage or enforce it across the company to strengthen account security.

【Enable your own 2FA】

  1. 1.Go to Profile → Security → "Two-Factor Authentication".
  2. 2.Scan the QR code with an authenticator app (e.g., Google Authenticator), enter the 6-digit code, and enable it.
  3. 3.Store your backup codes somewhere safe.

【Company-wide rollout (admin)】

  1. 1.Go to Admin menu → Security Settings.
  2. 2.Set 2FA to "Recommended" or "Required (enforced)". When required, users without it are prompted to set it up at next login.
  3. 3.To phase it in, enforce it first for admins and handlers of sensitive data, then expand company-wide after communication.

【Related】

For login and 2FA basics, see #SEC-001.

Example

Security Settings → require 2FA → phase in from admins → announce to inform.

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