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title: "Security Overview"
url: "https://help.aedifion.io/en/article/security-overview"
language: "en"
last_updated: "2026-02-25T16:47:45.222Z"
---

# Security Overview

The Security page allows you to manage your account security by changing your password and configuring two-factor authentication (2FA).

To access the Security page, click on the **user menu** in the bottom left corner, then select **Security**.

![](https://cdn-assets.productfruits.com/e0df099b-c60a-4133-b2f1-bd7ab56be9dd)**Figure 1:** Location of the user menu

## Changing Your Password

To change your password:

1.  Follow **the link** in the "You may change your password on this page" text.
2.  **Log in** again (if you have logged in a long time ago).
3.  Enter your **new password** in the field.
4.  Click the **Aktualisieren** button.

![](https://cdn-assets.productfruits.com/26703812-6de7-4c3b-a797-05c8cc4f691b)**Figure 2:** Password change form

Your new password must meet the following requirements:

-   Have between 12 and 128 characters
-   At least one uppercase letter (A-Z)
-   At least one lowercase letter (a-z)
-   At least one digit (0-9)
-   At least one special character (for example "!", "$", "%")

If your password does not meet these requirements, an error message will appear below the password field.

After successfully changing your password, you will be redirected to the security page.

## Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)

Two-factor authentication adds an extra layer of security to your account by requiring a time-based code from an authenticator app in addition to your password.

![](https://cdn-assets.productfruits.com/669a93b0-7e83-4353-b1ca-82d245a34e91)**Figure 3:** 2-factor authentication banner, showing the current state of 2FA

### Enabling 2FA

1.  In the Two-Factor Authentication section, click **Enable 2FA**.
2.  **Scan the QR code** with your authenticator app (such as Google Authenticator, Authy, or FreeOTP).  
    ![](https://cdn-assets.productfruits.com/b71bb635-2dd5-4885-a692-e97eb6a1f6c2)**Figure 4:** Enabling 2-factor authentication  
      
    If you cannot scan the QR code, you can manually enter the secret key and configuration details shown below the QR code into your authenticator app.
3.  Click **Confirm QR code scan** to proceed.
4.  **Enter the 6-digit code** displayed in your authenticator app.  
    ![](https://cdn-assets.productfruits.com/28e30574-3b1a-4549-9f8f-ffa2029a0c01)**Figure 5:** Confirming the 2-factor authentication setup by entering a code from the authenticator app
5.  Click **Confirm code** to complete the setup.

Once enabled, you will need to enter a code from your authenticator app each time you log in.

### Disabling 2FA

In the "2-Factor authentication" section, click **Disable 2FA**. 2FA will be disabled immediately and you will no longer need to enter a code when logging in.

> *⚠️* ***Warning:*** *Disabling 2FA significantly reduces the security of your account. Your account will then only be protected by your password.*