# Setup 2FA (TOTP)

Go to the **Settings** page of RDPHelper by clicking on the Settings tab on the left side.

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Thereafter, click the **Start Setup** button in the middle of the screen.

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You will be shown a QR code, scan this QR code with your device.&#x20;

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We will be using Google Authenticator for this guide.

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Once you've scanned the QR code to your device, click on the Next button. RDPHelper will then ask you to **verify** using the code from your 2FA TOTP app.

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Once you click Verify, RDPHelper will show you a backup code. Please note down this backup code somewhere safe in case you lose access to the TOTP codes.&#x20;

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We would recommend disabling 2FA for whitelisted IP addresses, so you don't have to input a code each time you login from your home IP.

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Now when you try to connect to your server with a non-whitelisted IP, you will be greeted with a 2FA screen asking you to authenticate yourself.

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