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title: "Sign in with Email + 2FA (Email)"
url: "https://knowledge-base.discovered.ai/en/article/signing-in-with-email-and-password-with-two-factor-authentication-via-email"
language: "en"
last_updated: "2025-09-15T19:57:29.008Z"
---

# Sign in with Email + 2FA (Email)

Securely access Discovered by signing in with your email and password, plus a verification code sent to your email inbox.

### **Overview**

When two-factor authentication (2FA) is enabled on your Discovered account, you’ll need to verify your login in two steps:

-   Enter your email and password.
-   Confirm your identity using a **6-digit code sent to your email**.

This ensures that even if someone has your password, they cannot log in without also having access to your email account.

## **How to Sign in with Email + 2FA (Email):**

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#### **1\. Go to the Login Page**

-   Navigate to [https://myaccount.discovered.ai](https://myaccount.discovered.ai/).
-   Enter your **email address** and **password**.

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-   Click **Sign In**.

#### **2\. Enter the Verification Code**

-   After signing in, you’ll see a prompt asking you to authenticate your account.

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-   Check your email inbox for a message with the subject line: **“Your verification code”**.
-   The email will contain a unique 6-digit code.

#### **3\. Copy and Paste the Code**

-   Copy the 6-digit code from the email.
-   Paste it into the verification fields on the login screen (the numbers will auto-fill into each box).

#### **4\. Complete the Sign-In**

-   Click **Submit**.
-   If the code is correct, you’ll be logged in and redirected to your Discovered dashboard.

## **Why This Matters**

Two-factor authentication adds:

-   **Extra protection** – Prevents unauthorized access even if your password is compromised.
-   **Real-time verification** – Each login requires a new code sent to your email.
-   **Compliance and security** – Keeps sensitive hiring and candidate data secure.

## **Troubleshooting**

-   **Didn’t receive the code?**  
    -   On the verification screen, click **Send Again**.
    -   This generates a new code and **invalidates any previous ones**.
    -   Important: If you receive multiple emails, only the **most recent code** will work.
-   **Still not receiving codes?**
    -   Check your spam/junk folder.
    -   Ensure your email address is correct and accessible.
    -   Contact support at **support@discovered.ai** if the issue persists.

## **Use Cases**

-   You prefer signing in with email instead of Google or Microsoft login.
-   Your company enforces 2FA for compliance and security.
-   You want an additional layer of protection for candidate and company data.

## **Best Practices**

-   Always use the **latest code** if multiple verification emails arrive.
-   Whitelist **support@discovered.ai** in your inbox to prevent emails from being filtered.
-   Keep your registered email address up to date in your profile settings.
-   If possible, enable both **email and SMS 2FA** for backup access.

## **What Happens Next**

Once you’re signed in:

-   You’ll land on your Discovered dashboard.
-   2FA will be required again the next time you log in.

You can change your 2FA preferences (email or text message) in your **Profile Settings**.