# Adding an MFA provider

To add an MFA provider:

1. In the RAS Console, navigate to **Connection** and select the **Multi-Factor authentication** tab.
2. Click **Tasks > Add** (or click the **\[+]** icon).
3. Select your MFA provider. A wizard will open.
4. In the Wizard window, specify the following parameters:
   * **Name:** Name of the provider.
   * **Description:** Description of the provider.
   * In the **Themes** table select the Theme(s) that will use this MFA provider.
5. Click **Next**.
6. Do one of the following:
   * If you use RADIUS, configure the setting as described in [**Connection**](https://docs.parallels.com/landing/ras-admin-guide/parallels-ras-21-administrators-guide/connection-and-authentication-settings/multi-factor-authentication/using-radius/connection) and click Finish.
   * If you are using a TOTP provider other than Google Authenticator, configure the setting as described in [**Configuring TOTP**](https://docs.parallels.com/landing/ras-admin-guide/parallels-ras-21-administrators-guide/connection-and-authentication-settings/multi-factor-authentication/using-totp/configuring-totp).
   * If you use email to send OTPs, configure the setting as described in Configuring email OTP.
   * If you use Deepnet DualShield, configure the setting as described in [**Configuring Parallels RAS to use the DualShield Authentication Platform**](https://docs.parallels.com/landing/ras-admin-guide/parallels-ras-21-administrators-guide/connection-and-authentication-settings/multi-factor-authentication/using-deepnet-dualshield/configuring-parallels-ras-to-use-the-dualshield-authentication-platform). For information about configuring DualShield Authentication Platform, see section [**Configuring DualShield 5.6+ Authentication Platform**](https://docs.parallels.com/landing/ras-admin-guide/parallels-ras-21-administrators-guide/connection-and-authentication-settings/multi-factor-authentication/using-deepnet-dualshield/configuring-dualshield-5.6+-authentication-platform).
   * If you use SafeNet, configure the setting as described in [**Configuring SafeNet**](https://docs.parallels.com/landing/ras-admin-guide/parallels-ras-21-administrators-guide/connection-and-authentication-settings/multi-factor-authentication/using-safenet/configuring-safenet).
   * If you use Google Authenticator, configure the setting as described in [**Configuring Google Authenticator**](https://docs.parallels.com/landing/ras-admin-guide/parallels-ras-21-administrators-guide/connection-and-authentication-settings/multi-factor-authentication/using-totp/configuring-google-authenticator).


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