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title: Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
canonical: https://openvpn.net/connect-docs/mfa/
product: OpenVPN Connect Docs
description: TOTP for MFA or 2FA on OpenVPN Connect — add extra authentication security by enabling it on your VPN server.
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# Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

OpenVPN Connect supports multi-factor authentication (MFA) or two-factor authentication (2FA) using Time-based One-Time Passwords (TOTP). Here are your authentication steps when your account requires MFA:

1. Launch OpenVPN Connect.
2. Click or tap on the desired profile.
   - OpenVPN Connect requires [basic](https://openvpn.net/connect-docs/basic-authentication.md) or [SAML](https://openvpn.net/connect-docs/saml-authentication.md) authentication, depending on your profile's authentication method.
3. Successfully authenticate with your profile's authentication method.
   - The MFA prompt displays.
4. Enter the one-time password and click **Send**.
5. You are connected.

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