Technical Tip: How to setup FortiToken app on a Smartphone

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Description	This article describes how to set up two-factor authentication to increase the security of the method for remote access.
Scope	A two-factor authentication code will be generated by the FortiToken App.
Solution	An email will be sent from the FortiGate admin who has configured 2-factor authentication for a user name. There is an 'Activation Code' that will be necessary in the instructions below. Install the FortiToken software on the smartphone. For both the iPhone and Android phones search for FortiToken from the App Store and then install the app on the phone. Configure the App. It is possible to install the Token by scanning the attachment on the email above (3) or manually entering the activation key (4). If the Scan Barcode option is chosen, Scan the attached QR code received from the activation email.  The app should auto-scan the barcode. If the Enter Manually option is chosen, (4) tap Fortinet. Enter the email and the activation code from the email, When complete, select 'Add Account'. Once completed, on the main screen of the app a 2-factor code can be found being generated. If in an instance the activation email is not received, may manually retrieve the activation code instead Related article: Troubleshooting Tip: Get FortiToken Mobile activation code when activation email is not received