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Enabling Two-Factor Authentication

Add an extra layer of security to your Launchpad account

Written by Hayden Zammit Meaney

Enabling Two-Factor Authentication

Two-factor authentication (2FA) adds extra security to your account. When enabled, you'll need both your password and a code sent to your phone to sign in.

Why use 2FA?

2FA protects your account even if someone discovers your password:

  • Extra verification — a code is sent to your phone each time you sign in

  • Theft protection — attackers would need your phone as well as your password

  • Peace of mind — know your business data is secure

We strongly recommend enabling 2FA for all accounts.

Before you start

You'll need:

Access to a mobile phone that can receive SMS

Your phone nearby to receive the verification code


How to enable 2FA

Go to Settings from the main menu

Click the Security tab

Find Two-Factor Authentication

Click Enable 2FA

Enter your mobile phone number

Click Send Verification Code

Check your phone for an SMS with a 6-digit code

Enter the code in Launchpad

Click Verify and Enable

2FA is now active on your account.

Signing in with 2FA

After enabling 2FA, signing in works like this:

Enter your email and password as usual

Launchpad sends a code to your phone

Enter the code when prompted

You're signed in

The code expires after a few minutes, so enter it promptly.

Managing your 2FA

Viewing your 2FA status

Go to Settings

Find the Two-Factor Authentication section

You'll see your enrolled phone number

Changing your phone number

If you get a new phone number:

Remove the current 2FA method

Re-enable 2FA with your new number

Removing 2FA

To disable 2FA (not recommended):

  • Go to Settings

  • Find Two-Factor Authentication

  • Click Remove next to your phone number

  • Confirm the removal

Your account will now use password-only authentication.

Troubleshooting

Not receiving the code

  • Check you entered the correct phone number

  • Wait a minute — codes can take time to arrive

  • Check your phone isn't blocking unknown numbers

  • Try requesting a new code

Code not working

  • Make sure you're entering the most recent code

  • Codes expire after a few minutes — request a new one

  • Enter the code without spaces

Locked out of your account

If you can't access your phone or receive codes:

  • Contact Launchpad support

  • We'll verify your identity

  • You may need to reset your 2FA

Best practices

  • Keep your phone secure — it's now part of your login

  • Update your number promptly — if it changes, update 2FA immediately

  • Don't share codes — they're for your use only

  • Enable on all accounts — protect everyone in your organisation


2FA is one of the best ways to protect your account — it only takes a minute to set up.

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