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title: "1040 - Configuring Google Authenticator Extension for a Desktop 1040 Login using Window's Snippet Tool"
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> ℹ️ Google Authenticator Plugin in CrossLink 1040 to complete the multi-factor authentication (MFA) process is a common workflow for CrossLink 1040 users.
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> ℹ️ The following items are required to complete this process:
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> ℹ️ - Google Authenticator plugin available on your Chrome Browser.
> ℹ️ - This process will require the QR Code image to be saved as an image file (i.e., picture.png).  Instructions below will be utilizing Windows **Snippet Tool.**


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**Follow the instructions below to successfully configure Google Authenticator for CrossLink 1040:**

 

1. Open **Snippet Tool** (Press **Windows logo key + Shift + S**).

2. Click **New** and use the crosshairs to capture the QR Code.

3. Click **File** > **Save As**.

4. Designate the **Location**, enter a **File name**, and select **Save**.

5. Locate the previously saved file and **right-click** the file to select **Open with >** **Google Chrome**.

**Chrome** will open a tab with the picture of your QR code.

6. Select the **Extensions** icon on the Google Chrome browser and select** Authenticator**.

![image](media://70bb9a65-999c-4de1-a692-472bfca432f3)

7. Click the **Scan QR Code** icon.

![image](media://0b7cece7-b6b9-4d12-890f-e57c3465d952)

8. Click **Yes**.

![image](media://cfec3429-5016-46bb-830b-7ae53bfc87d5)

9. Select **Import QR Image Backup**.

![image](media://dd8c0a4a-9316-45cc-8705-6a2ec28b13cf)

10. Locate and select the previously saved file from Step 4.

11. Select **Open**.

12. Authentication Code will now display in the Google Authenticator.

![image](media://d5bc31d2-59cf-4be3-84c1-9c3cc7ec6ec8)