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title: "Two-step authentication"
slug: "two-step-authentication"
updated: 2026-04-27T20:37:01Z
published: 2026-04-27T20:37:01Z
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# Two-step authentication

Two-step authentication adds another layer of protection to your Quickbase account. It helps prevent unauthorized access, even if someone knows your password.

With two-step authentication, you sign in using two forms of identification:

- Your username and password
- A security code provided via email

When you enter your user name and password, Quickbase sends a verification code to your registered email. Copy and paste the code into the prompt to complete sign-in.

## Who enables two-step authentication?

If your organization requires two-step authentication, your account or realm admin enables it in your realm’s security settings.

## Security benefit

Two-step authentication ensures that only you can access your Quickbase account. This feature replaces security questions and uses your password plus a 6-digit verification code to confirm your identity and protect your data.

## Who can use two-step authentication?

All Quickbase users can use two-step authentication except users who sign in through Single Sign-On (SSO) with SAML. Those users rely on the multi-factor authentication method provided by their identity provider, which authenticates them before granting access to Quickbase.

## Manage realm security settings

To learn how to configure security settings for your realm, refer to [Configuring realm security settings](/v1/docs/configure-realm-security-settings).

## Activate two-step authentication

To learn how to turn on two-step authentication, refer to [Activate two-step authentication](/v1/docs/activate-two-step-authentication).