|  |  |  | For security reasons, and in preparation to validate gitlab.esa.int for PL2 data, we are enforcing Two Factor Authentication on September 1st. | 
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|  |  |  | Two-factor authentication (2FA) provides an additional level of security to your GitLab account. For others to access | 
|  |  |  | your account, they would need your username and password _and_ access to your second factor of authentication. | 
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|  |  |  | GitLab supports as a second factor of authentication: | 
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|  |  |  | - Time-based one-time passwords ([TOTP](https://datatracker.ietf.org/doc/html/rfc6238)). When enabled, GitLab prompts | 
|  |  |  | you for a code when you sign in. Codes are generated by your one-time password authenticator (for example, a password | 
|  |  |  | manager on one of your devices). | 
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|  |  |  | - WebAuthn devices. You're prompted to activate your WebAuthn device (usually by pressing a button on it) when | 
|  |  |  | you supply your username and password to sign in. This performs secure authentication on your behalf. | 
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