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# How to Enable Google Authentication (2FA) and Frequently Asked Questions

1\. Log into your Binance account and click **\[Profile]** - **\[Security]**.

![](https://public.bnbstatic.com/image/cms/article/body/202108/161cd7de1c608a4d452fef604b0fcea3.png)

2\. Click **\[Enable]** next to **\[Google Authenticator]**.

![](https://public.bnbstatic.com/image/cms/article/body/202108/b8cf5edee4c50458aa66b1b15d6191bc.png)

3\. You will be redirected to another page. Follow the step-by-step instructions to enable Google Authenticator.3.1. Download and install the Google Authenticator App on your mobile device. After you’ve installed the App, click **\[Next]** to continue.

![](https://public.bnbstatic.com/image/cms/article/body/202108/7cc5a12c3911d2ed813d4cced1885695.png)

3.2. You will now see a QR code on your screen.

![](https://public.bnbstatic.com/image/cms/article/body/202108/2bbc330bbd39ca3d4dd09342ca31a39e.png)

Open the Google Authenticator App and tap on the **\[+]** button on the bottom right of your screen to scan the QR code. Then click **\[Next]**.If you are unable to scan it, you can manually enter the setup key.

![](https://public.bnbstatic.com/image/cms/article/body/202108/760ae74a6f83b001a1ada59f0db29537.png)

3.3. Save the backup key on paper. This Key will allow you to recover your Google Authenticator in case you lose your phone.

![](https://public.bnbstatic.com/image/cms/article/body/202108/2a21f3068c13ffdcbd7755dcc35d04b0.png)

3.4. Verify your Google Authenticator with your other 2FA devices.

![](https://public.bnbstatic.com/image/cms/article/body/202108/f77b798a16d684363ba27a7eb4a14e75.png)

3.5. You have successfully enabled Google Authenticator to protect your account.

![](https://public.bnbstatic.com/image/cms/article/body/202108/0267170e73ee41e48457c5cbeae9374a.png)