Enable multifactor authentication (MFA) for your account

Add an extra layer of protection to your AnyDesk account by enabling MFA. After entering your email and password, you’ll also need to provide a code from your authenticator app.

💡 NOTE

Before setting up the MFA, install an authenticator app (e.g., Google Authenticator or Authy) on your mobile device.

Activate multifactor authentication

To activate multifactor authentication:

1. Sign in to my.anydesk II using your AnyDesk account credentials.

2. In the upper-right corner of the page, click your name and then select My profile.

3. In the Multi-Factor Authentication section, click Edit.

4. Open the authenticator app on your mobile device, scan the QR code and do the following:

   • Specify the Device Name.
   • Enter the Code from authenticator app.
     

     

5. Click Enable MFA.

Deactivate multifactor authentication

To deactivate multifactor authentication:

1. Sign in to my.anydesk II.
2. In the upper-right corner of the page, click your name and then select My profile.
3. In the Multi-Factor Authentication section, click Edit.
   

   

4. Then click

   

   next to the device or Delete All.
   

   

5. Confirm by clicking Yes.

🦉  To learn how to sign in to your account using MFA, see this article.