# How to turn on two-factor login for your SourceLoop account

Protect your SourceLoop account with a code from an authenticator app, on top of your password or Google sign-in.

Source: https://sourceloop.ai/help/turn-on-two-factor-login/
Updated: 2026-10-10

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Two-factor login adds a second step when you sign in: after your password or Google sign-in, SourceLoop asks for a six-digit code from an authenticator app on your phone. Someone who learns your password still can't get in.

![SourceLoop Settings Two-factor login page showing the authenticator app is off, with the Set up button](/help/screenshots/app/two-factor-off.webp)

## Turn it on

1. Open **Settings** in the left sidebar, then **Two-factor login** under **Account**.
2. Click **Set up**.

![SourceLoop Two-factor login setup with a QR code to scan, a key to type in if you cannot scan, and a field for the 6-digit code](/help/screenshots/app/two-factor-setup.webp)

3. Scan the QR code with your authenticator app, such as Google Authenticator, Microsoft Authenticator, 1Password, or Authy. Can't scan it? Type the key shown under the code into the app instead.
4. Enter the six-digit code the app shows and click **Turn on**.

The page now says **Two-factor login is on**. From your next sign-in, SourceLoop asks for a code after your password or Google sign-in.

## Turn it off

Open **Settings**, then **Two-factor login**, and click **Turn off**. Signing in then needs only your password or Google account.

> **Keep your authenticator safe**
> There are no backup codes. If you lose access to your authenticator app, email hello@sourceloop.ai from your account's email address and we'll help you reset it once we've confirmed it's you.

## What's next

- **See who changed what in your workspace:** [Audit log](/help/audit-log/)
- **Add teammates:** [Invite team members](/help/invite-team-members/)

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Which authenticator apps work?

Any app that shows six-digit codes that change every 30 seconds, such as Google Authenticator, Microsoft Authenticator, 1Password, or Authy.

### Does it work when I sign in with Google?

Yes. After Google signs you in, SourceLoop asks for the code from your authenticator app.

### What if I lose my phone?

There are no backup codes. Email hello@sourceloop.ai from your account's email address. Once we've confirmed it's you, we remove the authenticator so you can sign in and set up a new one.

### Can I require two-factor login for my whole team?

Not yet. Two-factor login is optional and each person turns it on for their own account.

### My code is rejected. Why?

Codes change every 30 seconds. Enter the current one, and check that your phone's clock is set automatically.