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# Set up MFA

# Set up Multi-factor authentication for the first time {#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

If your administrator enabled MFA on your profile but you have not yet set up the application, you can set it up upon login.

## Vorbereitungen

Role required: none

## Prozedur

1. Log in to your instance using your user name and password.  
   The multi-factor authentication set up screen intercepts your login.

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   Hinweis:  
   If you want to skip the authentication set up now, click Bypass Setup. You can bypass multi-factor authentication for a limited number of times that your administrator allows. Eventually, you must configure multi-factor authentication.
2. Select one of the following methods to complete the mfa setup.
   1. Setup authenticator app  
      Follow the instructions on the screen to pair device and login.

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   2. Setup Biometric authentication, Passkey or Hardware Security key  
      Select either of the option to complete the setup.
   3. Get a verification code sent to your email  
      Enter the verification code that is sent to your email.

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   After the successful completion of the either of the setup, you are logged in to the instance.
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