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Enable Two-factor Authentication

Last modified: 09 October 2024

Two-factor authentication (2FA for short) adds an extra layer of security to your account. This type of multi-factor authentication requires that you enter your username and password, then enter another piece of information that should only be accessible to you.

YouTrack supports two types of two-factor authentication:

  • App-based Authentication lets you pair your account with an external app. In this case, you need to enter a code that is generated by a third-party authentication app to log in to YouTrack.

  • Token-based Authentication lets you pair your account with a hardware token. In this case, you need to interact with a hardware device that is in your possession to log in to YouTrack.

You are limited to one type of two-factor authentication. This means that you can't use token-based authentication together with app-based authentication.