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title: Using MFA to Log in to the Single Connect Desktop Client
slug: singleconnect-reference-guide-3-1-0/using-mfa-to-log-in-to-the-single-connect-desktop-client
description: Learn how to enable multi-factor authentication (MFA) for Single Connect Desktop Client log in by following the step-by-step guide. Ensure you have a QR code, have installed the Single Connect mobile app, scanned the QR code, and have OTP enabled for your
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createdAt: 2022-07-31T17:28:01.000Z
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MFA can be enabled for Single Connect Desktop Client log in, for OTP enabled user groups.
To activate MFA for Single Connect Desktop Client log in:

1. Pre-requisite: All users, including the Admin, have a QR code, installed the Single Connect mobile app, scanned the QR code with the mobile app, and OTP is enabled for at least the user group. (See sections[](https://app.archbee.com/docs/jsymInd0w_SXayMlKGOmR/rTcZ2lmPnnQ5CvCC0C0qE) [Sending MFA QR Code to Users](docId\:rp1Jmk8eURGPhf9kk1Ptd), [Creating a Connection Between Single Connect and the Single Connect Mobile Application](docId\:KccA5BSNGQRWE6HGWriWQ), [Enabling One-Time Password (OTP)](docId:_sNgOzT0ejJo6neXHr8JQ))  
2. Navigate to **Administration** > **System Config Man**.
3. Set the required parameter
   **desktop.client.otp.enabled=true **(one-time-password enabled for Desktop Client Log In)