> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://fusionauth.io/docs/llms.txt)

# Add Email as a second factor

Learn how to add a second factor using Email as both an admin and a user.

# Add Email as a second factor

This feature is only available in paid plans. To learn more, see [our pricing page](https://fusionauth.io/pricing.md).

version

Available since version `1.26.0`

Email two-factor is not enabled by default. Configure your tenant by navigating to Tenants -> Edit Tenant -> Multi-Factor .

## Enable MFA method on Tenant (Admin Facing)

![Configure Tenant Email](https://fusionauth.io/img/docs/lifecycle/manage-users/account-management/enable-email-tenant.png)

You can enable SMS MFA on the tenant level by following these steps:

*   Toggle this MFA method by clicking `enabled`
*   Select a two-factor authentication template (FusionAuth ships with a default to be customized if needed)

## Enable Email Factor from Account Management (User Facing)

![Account Management Index](https://fusionauth.io/img/docs/lifecycle/manage-users/account-management/account-management-index-crop.png)

1.  Navigate back to your account page.
2.  Click Manage two-factor
3.  Click Add two-factor
4.  There will be an option for Email.

![Add Factors](https://fusionauth.io/img/docs/lifecycle/manage-users/account-management/add-factors-home-crop.png)

![Add Email 2FA](https://fusionauth.io/img/docs/lifecycle/manage-users/account-management/email-configure-cropped.png)

Next,

1.  Enter your email address.
2.  Click on `Send a one-time-code`.
3.  (Optional) Enter a name for this method (for example, `Work email`).
4.  Enter the provided code.
5.  Click Enable

## Recovery Codes (User Facing)

Now you will be presented with recovery codes. Save these in a safe space.

![Recovery Codes](https://fusionauth.io/img/docs/lifecycle/manage-users/account-management/mfa-recovery-codes-crop.png)

Success!

Upon the next login, you will be prompted for an emailed code in addition to your password.

## See It in Action (User Facing)

With email MFA enabled, if you log out and log back in you will be presented with the following screen in addition to the typical login screen.

![Challenge Account Management](https://fusionauth.io/img/docs/lifecycle/manage-users/account-management/auth-challenge-account-screen-crop.png)