> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.ecrypt.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Set Up Your Account

> Get started with your ECRYPT account: setup and two-factor authentication

Getting your ECRYPT account up and running is quick and secure. Follow these steps to activate your account, accept the terms of use, and set up strong two-factor authentication.

> [!NOTE]
>
> You'll need access to your email account and mobile phone to complete your setup.

**1. Open your welcome email**

Open your ECRYPT welcome email and click **Set up your account**.

**2. Confirm your credentials**

On the redirect, your username and temporary password appear automatically. Click **Continue**.

**3. Enter your email**

Enter your email address as requested.

**4. Review and accept the Terms of Use**

Review ECRYPT's Terms of Use. Scroll down to the bottom, then agree to the terms to continue.

**5. Create your password**

Create your own secure password.

**6. Set up two-factor authentication**

Set up your two-factor authentication methods.

> [!TIP]
>
> ECRYPT supports both SMS and most authenticator apps. Select **both SMS and Authenticator app** for added security.

**7. Verify your email**

Enter the verification code sent to your email.

> [!NOTE]
>
> This is required before setting up your additional 2FA methods.

**8. Set up SMS authentication**

Continue to set up SMS authentication by phone number, then enter the verification code you receive via SMS.

**9. Set up your authenticator app**

Open your preferred app (like Google Authenticator). If you don't have an authenticator app on your mobile device, search for and download one in the app store.

**10. Scan the QR code**

In your authenticator app, tap the plus button and look for the **Scan QR code** option. Scan the ECRYPT QR code on the setup screen.

**11. Enter your verification code**

When **ECRYPT Platform** appears in your app, enter the authenticator verification code before it expires.

You've now enabled both SMS and authenticator app two-factor verification methods. Your ECRYPT account is secure and ready to use.

> [!TIP]
>
> Setting up both SMS and authenticator app authentication keeps you protected and ensures only you have access to your ECRYPT account.


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