Two factor authentication (2FA)

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Learn how to protect yourself with two-factor authentication (2FA) — an additional layer of security for your Proton Account.

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You can set up or manage two-factor authentication in your Proton Account settings. Learn how to enable 2FA with an authenticator app, add devices, and sign in with 2FA.

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How to recover your Proton account if you’ve lost or no longer have access to your 2FA device.

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In most cases, 2FA fails because the time on each device is not synchronized. For 2FA to function properly, the date and time on the device on which you are logging in to Proton Mail must be exactly the same as those of the device where you receive your 2FA code.