# Enabling MFA

**Add an extra layer of security to your login experience with Alternative Payments.**

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We offer our partners the ability to enable multi-factor authentication (MFA) for their login experience. By implementing MFA, you add an extra layer of protection to your account, safeguarding it from unauthorized access. Follow our step-by-step guide below to enable MFA for your Alternative Payments login:

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**Known issue:** If your account uses **passwordless login** (code-only, no password), enabling MFA may cause a login loop. Only enable MFA if you have a **password** or **SSO** login method configured.
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1. **Log into your Alternative Payments partner dashboard**\
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   Go to [www.alternativepayments.io](https://www.alternativepayments.io/) and click ‘Log in’ at the top right and enter your credentials.<br>
2. **Access your security settings**\
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   Within your partner dashboard, navigate to the bottom left-hand corner and select the ellipses. Click on “Security Settings.”

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3. **Select the MFA settings**\
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   Within the “Security settings” menu, select “MFA” and scan the QR code using the software of your choice, a TOTP authenticator app of your choice, such as Google Authenticator, Microsoft Authenticator, Authy, or 1Password.

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3. **Save the code**\
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   After entering the code from the authenticator app of your choice, hit “Save” to complete the MFA configuration.

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3. **You’re all set up 🎉!**\
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   Congratulations! Your account is now set up with MFA. Be sure to log out and log back in to ensure it is working properly.\
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   When you log into your Alternative Payments dashboard, you will now be prompted to enter in the code from your authenticator app.

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