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# Set up MFA on your user profile

# Set up Multi-factor authentication on your user profile {#ariaid-title1}

* Freigeben Version: Australia
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* Aktualisiert 12. März 2026
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 Minute Lesedauer

Enable multi-factor authentication for your account in your user profile
settings.

## Vorbereitungen

Role required: none  
Multi-factor authentication must be enabled on your instance.  
Hinweis:  
Your administrator may require that you use multi-factor authentication. In this case, you are automatically prompted when you log in. See [Set up Multi-factor authentication for the first time](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/slcyNXcxl41RkMbHo8s_5Q "If your administrator enabled MFA on your profile but you have not yet set up the application, you can set it up upon login."). Use the process below if your administrator allows you to opt-in to multi-factor authentication.

## Prozedur

1. Navigate to AllSelf-ServiceMy Profile.  
   Hinweis:  
   You can also access your profile by clicking on your user name in the instance header.
2. In your user profile, click Configure Multi-factor Authentication in the Related Links section.
3. Choose the MFA Authenticator type that you would like to use.  
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   | MFA Authenticators | Description |
   |-|-|
   | Authenticator App | Time-Based One Time Password (TOTP) authenticator app Select Set up authenticator app and follow the instructions on the screen to register for an authenticator app as the second factor for authentication. |
   | Biometric authenticators | Device-based authenticators such as Windows Hello or Apple Touch ID Select Register biometric authentication and follow the instructions on the screen to register for an authenticator app as the second factor for authentication. |
   | Hardware Security Keys | Hardware security keys such as YubiKey Select Register hardware security keys and follow the instructions on the screen to register for an authenticator app as the second factor for authentication. |
   [Tabelle : 1. MFA Authenticators]

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## Ergebnisse

Multi-factor authentication is enabled for your user account. You will be prompted to use multi-factor authentication the next time you log in.  
Hinweis:  
You cannot disable multi-factor authentication on your account after you have enabled it. If you need to disable multi-factor authentication, contact your administrator.