# Two-factor authentication

##### Summary

Log in to the DAO.AD Dashboard using Two-Factor authentication ([2FA](https://wiki.dao.ad/books/terms/page/2fa "2FA")).

##### Before You Begin

- Role: Advertiser
- Required information: 
    - 2FA code
- Estimated time: 2 minutes

##### Steps

1. After entering your email address and password, a [2FA](https://wiki.dao.ad/books/terms/page/2fa "2FA") code will be sent to your email address.
2. Check your inbox and make sure the sender is DAO.AD Robot and the email address is no-reply\[@\]dao.ad.
3. Copy the authentication code from the email.

<p class="callout warning">**Important:** Never share your authorization code with anyone. DAO.AD managers will never ask for your confirmation codes or passwords.</p>

![authorization_2FA_v280526.png](https://wiki.dao.ad/uploads/images/gallery/2026-05/scaled-1680-/authorization-2fa-v280526.png)

4\. After successful authorization, you will be redirected to the DAO.AD Dashboard.

##### Troubleshooting

**Issue:** Authorization code not received

**Solutions:** If you have not received the authorization code

- check your Inbox and Spam folder;
- make sure you entered the correct email address and password;
- try logging in using a different browser;
- contact DAO.AD Support

**Issue:** Authorization code expired

**Solution:** Restart the authorization process and request a new code.

##### Related

- [Password recovery](https://wiki.dao.ad/books/getting-started/page/password-recovery "Password recovery")
- [Account verification](https://wiki.dao.ad/books/getting-started/page/account-verification "Account verification")
- [Fund Your Account](https://wiki.dao.ad/books/billing/page/fund-your-account "Fund Your Account")