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title: MFA on the NAD Cloud
description: "When you log into the NAD Cloud, you may see something like this: ![](/nraW3J/uploads/2024/06/MFA1-1024x255.png) In order to increase security, our system administrators have enabled Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). At present, you have the option to SKIP FOR NOW, but choosing to…"
url: "https://wiki.nad.cloud/docs/mfa/"
updated: "2024-06-25"
category: NAD Cloud
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# MFA on the NAD Cloud

When you log into the NAD Cloud, you may see something like this:

![](/nraW3J/uploads/2024/06/MFA1-1024x255.png)

In order to increase security, our system administrators have enabled Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). At present, you have the option to SKIP FOR NOW, but choosing to ENABLE MULTI-FACTOR AUTHENTICATION is a good choice. Here's a walk-through on how to set it up.

Once you click that ENABLE checkbox, you'll see lots more options. (*I've obfuscated the QR code in the screenshot below so that this particular one won't work.*)

If you haven't already, download one of the following authenticator apps to your smartphone:

- [Google Authenticator](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.authenticator2&hl=en_US)
- [Microsoft Authenticator](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/microsoft-authenticator/id983156458)
- [Apple Authenticator App](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/authenticator-app/id1538761576)
- [Twilio Authy](https://authy.com/guides/twilio/) (my personal favorite, as it's not one of the "big three")

![](/nraW3J/uploads/2024/06/MFA2-1024x693.png)

Your app should have an option to ADD ACCOUNT by scanning the QR code shown on your page. It will generate a verification code that you type into the box.

*NOTE: The "Remember Device" functionality only works if you don't use your browser's private/incognito mode. I use the [RoboForm password manager](https://www.roboform.com/), so I don't mind putting my credentials in every time.*

When you log in next, you'll be asked for an authentication code.

![](/nraW3J/uploads/2024/06/MFA4-241x300.png)

![](/nraW3J/uploads/2024/06/MFA3-300x113.png)

Open your app and locate this account. You'll see a screen that shows a token/code and its expiration time. Codes are generally good for only 30 seconds, so if yours is nearly expired, you may want to wait for a new one.

It's kind of a pain having to whip out my phone every time I log in, but I can rest assured that multi-factor authentication goes a long ways toward the security of everything stored within the NAD Cloud.