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Set up 2FA / Secure SignIn on Synology

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Go to Security > Sign-in Options > More and click Multi-factor sign-in.

For your Synology Account, select 2-Factor Authentication (2FA) and follow the on-screen instructions to complete setup. Synology notes that 2FA uses a one-time code (OTP) after your password, and recommends generating a Recovery Code in advance.

For Secure SignIn, install and enable the Secure SignIn Service package on a Synology device running the newest version. Secure SignIn offers:
- Approve sign-in in the Synology Secure SignIn mobile app
- Verification code (OTP)

Approve sign-in can replace password authentication, or it can be used as the second step of 2FA. For enhanced account protection, use either method as the second sign-in step of 2-factor authentication.

If you use a hardware security key instead, choose Security Key under Multi-factor sign-in.

Sources: [1], [2], [5], [12], [14]

SOURCES
[1] How do I keep my Synology Account safe and secure? - Synology Knowledge Center[2] Where Can I Manage the Sign-In Method for My Synology Account? - Synology Knowledge Center[3] I can't sign in to Synology storage system using 2-factor authentication (2FA). What can I do? - Synology Knowledge Center[4] Synology Knowledge Center[5] Secure SignIn | iOS - Synology Knowledge Center[6] Secure SignIn | iOS - Synology Knowledge Center[7] Synology Knowledge Center[8] Secure SignIn | iOS - Synology Knowledge Center[9] npm-profile — command reference[10] aws-google-auth — command reference[11] protonvpn — command reference[12] Secure SignIn Technical Specifications | Synology Inc.[13] DSM 7.2 User Guide[14] Release Notes for Secure SignIn Service | Synology Inc.[15] Synology NAS User's Guide - Based on DSM 7.1 — Document[16] Synology NAS User's Guide - Based on DSM 7.0 — Document
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