Using Google Authenticator for OTP
There are several ways to set up a multi-factor authentication. The most secure and the one recommended by MRG Suite is through a mobile apps and password settings. Google Authenticator is one suggested authentication app.
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2. Click on Sign in
![Click on Sign in](https://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.cfsecosystem.com/OVCAT_Images/2_authentication/7_multifactorauthgoogleimages/multifactorauthgoogle1.png)
3. Click on user menu
![Click on user menu](https://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.cfsecosystem.com/OVCAT_Images/2_authentication/7_multifactorauthgoogleimages/multifactorauthgoogle2.png)
4. Click on Edit My Details
![Click on Edit My Details](https://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.cfsecosystem.com/OVCAT_Images/2_authentication/7_multifactorauthgoogleimages/multifactorauthgoogle3.png)
5. If you have not enabled OTP authentication with a mobile app, you will see this message
![If you have not enabled OTP authentication with a mobile app, you will see this message](https://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.cfsecosystem.com/OVCAT_Images/2_authentication/7_multifactorauthgoogleimages/multifactorauthgoogle4.png)
6. Option one: Click on Enable OTP for my account at top of page
![Option one: Click on Enable OTP for my account at top of page](https://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.cfsecosystem.com/OVCAT_Images/2_authentication/7_multifactorauthgoogleimages/multifactorauthgoogle5.png)
7. OR option two: Scroll down and click Enable OTP authentication
![OR option two: Scroll down and click Enable OTP authentication](https://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.cfsecosystem.com/OVCAT_Images/2_authentication/7_multifactorauthgoogleimages/multifactorauthgoogle6.png)
8. Download and open the Google Authenticator app on your smartphone. Click "+" to add account
![Download and open the Google Authenticator app on your smartphone. Click "+" to add account](https://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.cfsecosystem.com/OVCAT_Images/2_authentication/7_multifactorauthgoogleimages/multifactorauthgoogle7.png)
9. Select "Scan a QR code"
![Select "Scan a QR code"](https://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.cfsecosystem.com/OVCAT_Images/2_authentication/7_multifactorauthgoogleimages/multifactorauthgoogle8.png)
10. Scan the QR code on your computer or tablet screen by holding your smartphone up to the screen
![Scan the QR code on your computer or tablet screen by holding your smartphone up to the screen](https://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.cfsecosystem.com/OVCAT_Images/2_authentication/7_multifactorauthgoogleimages/multifactorauthgoogle9.png)
11. After scanning the QR code, a new entry should automatically appear in the bottom of your list of codes
![After scanning the QR code, a new entry should automatically appear in the bottom of your list of codes](https://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.cfsecosystem.com/OVCAT_Images/2_authentication/7_multifactorauthgoogleimages/multifactorauthgoogle10.png)
12. On the MRG Suite website, enter 6-digit verification code
![On the MRG Suite website, enter 6-digit verification code](https://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.cfsecosystem.com/OVCAT_Images/2_authentication/7_multifactorauthgoogleimages/multifactorauthgoogle11.png)
13. Click on Enable
![Click on Enable](https://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.cfsecosystem.com/OVCAT_Images/2_authentication/7_multifactorauthgoogleimages/multifactorauthgoogle12.png)
14. Enter second 6-digit verification code
![Enter second 6-digit verification code](https://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.cfsecosystem.com/OVCAT_Images/2_authentication/7_multifactorauthgoogleimages/multifactorauthgoogle13.png)
15. Click on Verify
![Click on Verify](https://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.cfsecosystem.com/OVCAT_Images/2_authentication/7_multifactorauthgoogleimages/multifactorauthgoogle14.png)
16. The OTP authentication should now show as enabled
![The OTP authentication should now show as enabled](https://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.cfsecosystem.com/OVCAT_Images/2_authentication/7_multifactorauthgoogleimages/multifactorauthgoogle15.png)
17. Moving forward you will see the application you have installed as another option for the second step of your Multi-Factor Authentication process. You can select it and enter the code provided by the Google Authenticator App
![Moving forward you will see the application you have installed as another option for the second step of your Multi-Factor Authentication process. You can select it and enter the code provided by the Google Authenticator App](https://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.cfsecosystem.com/OVCAT_Images/2_authentication/7_multifactorauthgoogleimages/multifactorauthgoogle16.png)