# Enable 2FA

🔐  Enabling 2FA is one of the most effective ways to keep your account and funds safe. We strongly recommend activating 2FA immediately after registration.

1. Log into your exchange account, click the **Settings** button in the top right corner, and select **Security**.

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2. Under the **2FA** section, click **Enable**, then enter the one-time passcode (OTP) sent to your registered email and click **Submit**.

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3. Scan the QR code with an authenticator app (e.g., Google Authenticator), then enter the **Verification Code** in the field below and click **Verify**.

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:tada:Setup complete!


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