# TOTP Configuration

Once you logged into openalgo for the first time. goto Profile -> My Profile and select the tab TOTP Authentication

This procedure is easier when compared to [SMTP Settings](https://docs.openalgo.in/installation-guidelines/getting-started/smtp-settings)

### Steps to Reset your openalgo credentials using Authenticator App

1\)Launch your Google Authenticator or any other trusted authenticator and Scan the QR Code or enter the QR token

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2\)and when you want to reset your password if in case you forgot password then from the login page goto forgot password and enter your registered email and press continue

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3\)select the verification method as Authenticator App (TOTP)

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4\)Enter the 6 digit TOTP from your Authenticator App&#x20;

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5\)reset with the new password

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6\)now login with your newer credentials and start using openalgo