# Two Factor Authentication

You can enable Two Factor Authentication for your portal to enhance more secure access to your portal by the users.

By default, Two Factor Authentication will be disabled for your portal. Follow the steps mentioned below to enable it:

1\. Go to “Portal Admin” -> “Security” -> “Two Factor Authentication” :

2\. Click “Edit” and select “Enabled”:

You can set up Two Factor Authentication as :

* [Optional](https://help.workdigital.io/portal-management/portal-administration/security/two-factor-authentication/setup-as-optional)
* [Mandatory](https://help.workdigital.io/portal-management/portal-administration/security/two-factor-authentication/setup-as-mandatory)


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