---
title: How to enable multifactor authentication (MFA) for Dedibox accounts
description: This page explains how to enable multifactor authentication on the Scaleway Dedibox console.
tags: dedibox-console 2fa authentication enable multifactor
dates:
  validation: 2025-08-19
  posted: 2020-03-12
---
import Requirements from '@macros/iam/requirements.mdx'

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Multifactor authentication helps make your account safer. When enabled, after entering your password, a security code generated by your phone is required each time you log in. This authentication method ensures your account remains protected even in case of leaked passwords.

<Message type="important">
  This page applies only to users who do not have a unified Dedibox and Scaleway account. If your Dedibox and Scaleway accounts have already been unified, you can [learn more about multifactor authentication on this page](/account/how-to/use-2fa/).
</Message>

<Requirements />

- A Dedibox account logged into the [console](https://console.online.net)
- Downloaded a multifactor authenticator application to your phone

1. Click your username, next to _logged in as_, in the top right corner of the Dedibox console. Then click **Security** in the pop-up menu.
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2. The security page displays. Click **Show QR code** to display the QR code and add the Scaleway Dedibox console to your authenticator application.
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    <Message type="tip">
      If your phone does not have a camera, you can manually enter the registration key shown in the console.
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3. Open the authenticator application on your phone and scan the code using the application.
4. A registration code is displayed on your phone's display. Enter this code in the activation form and click **Enable** to validate.

Your account is now protected by multifactor authentication, and a security token will be requested upon your next login.

<Message type="important">
Make sure to keep your authentication device secure, as you cannot log in without the authentication token.
</Message>