---
title: "Turn on MFA using a One-Time Password"
description: "This article will guide you on how to turn on a security factor on your JuanTax account using a One-Time Password."
url: https://help.juan.tax/en/articles/61-turn-on-mfa-using-a-one-time-password
collection: "Security"
updated: 2024-11-14
language: en
---

# Turn on MFA using a One-Time Password

This article will guide you on how to turn on a security factor on your JuanTax account using a One-Time Password.

**STEP 1**: You can choose to receive your 6-digit PIN via your registered email or mobile number. After choosing, the code will be sent to you right away.

![](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/298761836/4666e6855aa595df41e5cc99/image.png?expires=1730690100&signature=1c5570d2e75ea6f5fa62bc560066b7e53ebc5d86ee067c531008683a19fcceba&req=dikvEc9%2FlYJZFb4f3HP0gFQVEQhJ%2F%2BvYamUlhlQXkT66q6No3Vfwd%2BwccbNa%0Amus%3D%0A)

**STEP 2**: Enter the code and click **Next**.

![](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/298761946/9e672f63c382ada237846fac/image.png?expires=1730690100&signature=bb51a767aa4f359a78cc12807928eecdbffc2ccdde235e4d441a69f7c00b30b3&req=dikvEc9%2FlIVZFb4f3HP0gGs8TyC6O9VXquBQE2Gy5dQx%2FCz7Ux8SBCHvTuaB%0AZc0%3D%0A)

This is the sample email you will receive if you opt to receive the code via email:

![](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/298762235/3b227a2eb78ed17f1df5634c/image.png?expires=1730690100&signature=13d656b01879031c3b5c6140c6acd3020980ca86939aff5f6af39af52e31804b&req=dikvEc98n4JaFb4f3HP0gPxHNvsdAlCtrUwPtzdZzyGqcVANP5aDaP8o39hb%0ANrY%3D%0A)

While this is a sample text message you will receive if you choose to receive the code via text message.

![](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/298762093/a427dc9be4da7ca9ddc9c2c8/image.png?expires=1730690100&signature=8d19255721d90149d7e6f266606bfa677704b83079a674320638427e473eb5ef&req=dikvEc98nYhcFb4f3HP0gOxPET0rNfjGBz7Nutte2ugXkojFiM1JE2Y7poHh%0AtqI%3D%0A)

That's it! Your JuanTax account is now MFA geared.

**Helpful Links**:

[What is Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and How Does it Work?](https://juan.tax/blog/what-is-multi-factor-authentication-mfa-and-how-does-it-work/)

[Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)](https://help.juan.tax/en/articles/4617552-multi-factor-authentication-mfa.md)

[Enable MFA using an Authentication App](https://help.juan.tax/en/articles/5440410-enable-mfa-using-an-authentication-app.md)