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description: How to enable 2FA for your n8n account
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contentType: howto
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# Two-factor authentication (2FA)
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Two-factor authentication (2FA) adds a second authentication method on top of username and password. This increases account security. n8n supports 2FA using an authenticator app.
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## Enable 2FA
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You need an authenticator app on your phone.
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To enable 2FA in n8n:
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1. Go to you **Settings** > **Personal**.
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2. Select **Enable 2FA**. n8n opens a modal with a QR code.
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3. Scan the QR code in your authenticator app.
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4. Enter the code from your app in **Code from authenticator app**.
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5. Select **Continue**. n8n displays recovery codes.
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6. Save the recovery codes. You need these to regain access to your account if you lose your authenticator.
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## Disable 2FA for your instance
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Self-hosted users can configure their n8n instance to disable 2FA for all users by setting `N8N_MFA_ENABLED` to false. Note that n8n ignores this if existing users have 2FA enabled. Refer to [Configuration methods](/hosting/configuration/configuration-methods.md) for more information on configuring your n8n instance with environment variables.
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