> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.formo.so/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

> Enable multi-factor authentication on your Formo account using time-based one-time passwords from an authenticator app for stronger sign-in security.

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) adds a second verification step when signing in to Formo. After entering your email, you'll be prompted to enter a time-based one-time password (TOTP) from an authenticator app on your device.

<Info>MFA is available to all Formo users and can be enabled in your account settings.</Info>

## How it works

Formo uses **TOTP (Time-based One-Time Passwords)** for MFA. After signing in with your email, you'll be prompted to enter a 6-digit code from your authenticator app before accessing your dashboard.

## Supported authenticator apps

Any TOTP-compatible authenticator app works with Formo, including:

* **Google Authenticator**
* **Authy**
* **1Password**
* **Microsoft Authenticator**

## Enabling MFA

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open security settings">
    Navigate to **Account Settings** > **Security** in the Formo dashboard.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enable two-factor authentication">
    Toggle the **Enable 2FA** switch. A setup dialog will appear with a QR code.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Scan the QR code">
    Open your authenticator app and scan the QR code. If you can't scan the QR code, click to copy the secret key and enter it manually in your authenticator app.

    <Warning>Save the secret key in a secure location. This is the only time it will be displayed and can be used to recover access if you lose your device.</Warning>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Verify with a code">
    Enter the 6-digit code from your authenticator app to complete the setup.
  </Step>
</Steps>

Once verified, MFA is active on your account. You'll be prompted for a TOTP code on every sign-in.

## Signing in with MFA

1. Enter your email on the Formo sign-in page
2. Complete email verification
3. When prompted, enter the 6-digit code from your authenticator app
4. The code is verified automatically once all 6 digits are entered

## Disabling MFA

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open security settings">
    Navigate to **Account Settings** > **Security** in the Formo dashboard.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Disable two-factor authentication">
    Toggle off the **Enable 2FA** switch. A confirmation dialog will appear.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Confirm with a code">
    Enter a valid 6-digit code from your authenticator app to confirm disabling MFA.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Warning>Disabling MFA removes the additional security layer from your account. Only disable it if you have an alternative reason, such as switching to a new authenticator device.</Warning>

## Account recovery

If you lose access to your authenticator device, contact your organization administrator or reach out to [support@formo.so](mailto:support@formo.so). An administrator can reset your MFA so you can re-enroll with a new device.

## Next steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Single Sign-On (SSO)" icon="key" href="/security/sso">
    Configure SAML-based SSO for your organization
  </Card>

  <Card title="Role-Based Access Control" icon="users" href="/security/roles">
    Configure team member permissions
  </Card>
</CardGroup>