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title: Offline Mode
slug: end-user-guide/offline-mode
description: Learn how to add an offline token for two-factor authentication (2FA) using Single Connect's platform. Generate a QR code and activation code from the Single Connect Web GUI, and easily generate a token in the Single Connect Mobile Client App. Choose from
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createdAt: 2022-08-11T14:17:15.000Z
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# Adding Offline Token


Follow the steps below to add an offline token.

**Step 1: **Generate a QR Code from Single Connect Web GUI.

1. Log in to Single Connect Web GUI.
2. Navigate to **Administration** > **2FA Provisioning**. Here you will find the QR code and the activation code. To generate a new QR and activation code, select **Generate New One**.

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**Step 2: **Generate a token in Mobile Client.

1. Open Single Connect Mobile Client App and log in with your Single Connect user.
2. Navigate to **Offline Token**.
3. Generate a token with any of the following methods:
   - Scan QR code – you must allow the app to access and use the camera
   - Enter the code manually with your user name
   - Register token

The tokens you generate with any of these methods will appear on the **Offline Token** screen.

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Note that the 2FA code will be generated for a pre-set time interval on the mobile application. 
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![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/g9cApVza9NIhSh0pjZYtA/7y7JUY7EiRpe63DOQkRHy_image.png "a) Scan QR Code, b) Enter Manually, c) Register Token")



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# Exporting and Importing Tokens

You can export your tokens to copy them to another device or simply protect them from loss due to updates.

To export:

1. Tap on the **Offline Token** menu.
2. Select **Export, **and it copies the collection of tokens in an encoded format and adds them to the clipboard.
3. To keep it as a backup, paste it into notes or email.

To import a backup:

1. Select and copy the backup text you stored in notes, email, etc.
2. Tap on the **+ **button on the top-right corner, and the activation screen opens.
3. Select **Import Token**.
4. Tap on **OK** on the *Your tokens are imported successfully* dialog box.