# Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)

You can secure your Polymarket account with **Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)** for added protection.

### Setting Up 2FA

To set up 2FA:

1. Go to [Account Settings](https://polymarket.com/settings).
2. Click **Enable 2FA**.
3. Add your 2FA key to your authenticator app (such as Google Authenticator or Authy).
4. Enter the **6-digit code** from your authenticator app.
5. Save your **Recovery Key** somewhere secure.
6. Finish setup.

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### Logging In with 2FA

To log in when 2FA is enabled:

1. Log in with your **email and password**.
2. Enter the **6-digit code** sent to your **email**.
3. Enter the **6-digit code** from your **authenticator app**.
4. You're logged in.

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### Turning Off 2FA (while logged in)

To turn off 2FA:

1. Go to [Account Settings](https://polymarket.com/settings).
2. Click **Enable 2FA** again (this opens the disable option).
3. Enter the **6-digit code** from your authenticator app.
4. If you don't have access to your authenticator app, use your **Recovery Key** instead.
5. 2FA will be turned off.

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### Lost access to your 2FA?

If you lose access to your authenticator app, you can use your **Recovery Key** to log in.

Once you log in with the recovery key, **2FA will be disabled**, and you can set it up again.

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**Never share your 2FA Recovery Key** — not even with Polymarket staff.&#x20;

If someone gains access to your recovery key, **they can access your account and funds**.
{% endhint %}


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