Setup Two-Factor Authentication on Synology NAS

This guide will help you set up Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) on your Synology NAS with authenticator apps like Google Authenticator, Keeper, Microsoft Authenticator or Synology Secure SignIn, ensuring that your system is safeguarded against unauthorized access.

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You should see the security request to set up 2-factor authentication when you log into your Synology NAS if you have not yet set up 2FA. Click **Start** to begin the setup

To setup with either with Google Authenticator, Keeper, Microsoft Authenticator or Synology Secure SignIn apps, select **Verification code (OTP)**

Click **Next**

If you want to setup 2FA with the Synology SignIn app, first download the app from either the App Store or Google Play. Once installed on your phone, click **scan the QR code**

Then, scan the QR code with the Synology Secure SignIn app

Otherwise, to use an alternative authenticator app like Google, Keeper or Microsoft. Click on **Next**

Click the "Verification code (OTP):" field.

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Scan the QR Code with either Google Authenticator, Keeper or Microsoft Authenticator app on your phone. Enter the Verification Code (OTP) and then click **Next**

Enter a backup email address, then click **Next**

Click **Done**