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# Setting Up Two-Factor Authentication
PlexTrac enables two-factor authentication at the account level and is managed on the **Two-Factor Authentication** tab of the **Personal Settings** page. Two-factor authentication is a security measure that requires users to provide two forms of identification to access an account or system.
Two-factor authentication (2FA) is a security measure that significantly protects against unauthorized access to sensitive information and accounts. It works by adding an extra layer of verification to the traditional password or PIN login process. When users log in, they must provide their regular credentials, such as a username and password, and a second form of authentication.
The second authentication factor can take various forms, such as a unique code sent to the user's mobile device via SMS or generated by an authentication app, a fingerprint or facial recognition scan, a hardware token, or even a one-time password sent to an email address. The significance of 2FA lies in its ability to counteract the vulnerabilities of using passwords alone.
### Setting up Two-Factor Authentication
Step 1: Click the **Two-Factor Authentication** tab on the **Personal Settings** page.
Step 2: Click **Set up Two-Factor Authentication**.
Step 3: Scan the QR code with the phone and input the token provided on the device.
Step 4: Click **Confirm**. The modal will disappear, and a message will confirm that Two-factor Authentication is enabled.
### Resetting Token for Two-Factor Authentication
Step 1: Click the **Two-Factor Authentication** tab on the **Personal Settings** page.
Step 2: Click **Reset Token**.
Step 3: A confirmation modal appears. Click **Reset**.
Step 4: Scan the QR code and click **Confirm**.
### Disabling Two-Factor Authentication
Step 1: Click the **Two-Factor Authentication** tab on the **Personal Settings** page.
Step 3: A confirmation appears. Click **Disable**.
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