docs/data/reusables/two_fa/enable-totp-app-method.md

{%- ifversion fpt or ghec or ghes > 3.8 %}

1. Under "Scan the QR code", do one of the following:

   • Scan the QR code with your mobile device's app. After scanning, the app displays a six-digit code that you can enter on {% data variables.product.product_name %}.
   • If you can't scan the QR code, click setup key to see a code, the TOTP secret, that you can manually enter in your TOTP app instead.

   

2. The TOTP application saves your account on {% data variables.location.product_location %} and generates a new authentication code every few seconds. On {% data variables.product.product_name %}, type the code into the field under "Verify the code from the app". {%- else %}

3. Under "Two-factor authentication", select Set up using an app and click Continue.

4. Under "Authentication verification", do one of the following:

   • Scan the QR code with your mobile device's app. After scanning, the app displays a six-digit code that you can enter on {% data variables.product.product_name %}.
   • If you can't scan the QR code, click enter this text code to see a code that you can manually enter in your TOTP app instead.

   

5. The TOTP application saves your account on {% data variables.location.product_location %} and generates a new authentication code every few seconds. On {% data variables.product.product_name %}, type the code into the field under "Enter the six-digit code from the application". {%- endif %}

{% ifversion ghes < 3.9 %}{% data reusables.two_fa.test_2fa_immediately %}{% endif %}