> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.pastahr.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Log In to PastaHR: Email Code and MFA

> Learn how to sign in using an emailed login code and what happens when MFA is enabled for your account.

PastaHR uses a passwordless login flow. Instead of a password, you receive a short-lived login code by email every time you sign in. This approach eliminates the risk of weak or reused passwords and keeps the sign-in process simple.

You only need access to the email address you were invited with. If your organisation has enabled Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), you will also need your authenticator app to complete the login.

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Login Step by Step">
    ## Login Step by Step

    <Steps>
      <Step title="Go to app.pastahr.com">
        Open your browser and navigate to [app.pastahr.com](https://app.pastahr.com). You can bookmark the page for quick access.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Enter your email address">
        Type the email address you used to receive your PastaHR invitation and click **Continue**.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Check your inbox for the login code">
        PastaHR sends a login code to your email address. Open your inbox, find the email from PastaHR, and copy the code. Login codes are valid for a short time only, so complete this step promptly.

        <Note>
          If the email doesn't arrive within two minutes, check your spam or junk folder. The email is sent from a `@pastahr.com` address. Add it to your trusted senders to avoid future delays.
        </Note>
      </Step>

      <Step title="Enter the login code">
        Paste or type the code into the field on the PastaHR login screen and click **Continue**.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Enter your MFA code (if enabled)">
        If your organisation has MFA enabled, you will be asked for a second verification code. Open **Google Authenticator** or **Microsoft Authenticator** on your smartphone and enter the current six-digit code for your PastaHR account.

        <Note>
          MFA codes refresh every 30 seconds. If your code is rejected, wait for the next code and try again.
        </Note>
      </Step>

      <Step title="You're logged in">
        After successful verification you land on your PastaHR dashboard. Which areas you can see depends on your assigned role. See [Roles](/en/recruiters/roles) for a full overview.
      </Step>
    </Steps>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Accepting Your Invitation">
    ## Accepting Your Invitation

    <Steps>
      <Step title="Open the invitation email">
        Look for the email with the subject **"You're invited to join PastaHR"** in your inbox. If you don't see it straight away, check your spam or junk folder.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Click Accept Invitation">
        Click the **Accept Invitation** button in the email. PastaHR opens in your browser and validates your invitation link.

        <Info>
          The invitation link can only be used once. Future logins go through [app.pastahr.com](https://app.pastahr.com).
        </Info>
      </Step>

      <Step title="Set up Multi-Factor Authentication (if enabled)">
        If your organisation's Admin has enabled MFA, you will be prompted to set it up on your first login. Open **Google Authenticator** or **Microsoft Authenticator** on your mobile device, scan the QR code shown, and enter the six-digit one-time code to confirm.

        <CardGroup cols={2}>
          <Card title="Google Authenticator" icon="google" href="https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/1066447">
            Available for iOS and Android. Tap **+** in the app and choose **Scan a QR code**.
          </Card>

          <Card title="Microsoft Authenticator" icon="microsoft" href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/mobile-authenticator-app">
            Tap **Add account**, choose **Other account**, and scan the QR code.
          </Card>
        </CardGroup>

        <Tip>
          MFA is not enabled by default. If you want to add this extra layer of security for your entire organisation, contact [support@pastahr.com](mailto:support@pastahr.com). Full details are on the [MFA](/en/recruiters/mfa) page.
        </Tip>
      </Step>

      <Step title="You're in">
        After successful authentication you land on the PastaHR workspace. Which areas you can see depends on your assigned role. See [Roles](/en/recruiters/roles) for a full overview.
      </Step>
    </Steps>
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

## Troubleshooting Login Issues

<Accordion title="I haven't received a login code">
  * Check your spam or junk folder for an email from a `@pastahr.com` address.
  * Make sure you're entering the same email address you were originally invited with.
  * Wait up to two minutes: email delivery can occasionally be delayed.
  * If the problem persists, contact your organisation's PastaHR Admin or write to [support@pastahr.com](mailto:support@pastahr.com).
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="My login code isn't being accepted">
  Login codes expire after a short time. If too much time passed between receiving and entering the code, request a new one by restarting the login flow at [app.pastahr.com](https://app.pastahr.com).
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="My MFA code is being rejected">
  * Make sure your mobile device's clock is set to update automatically: authenticator apps depend on accurate device time.
  * If your code is close to expiring (the timer in the app is almost out), wait for the next code.
  * If you have lost access to your authenticator app, contact your organisation's Admin to reset MFA for your account.
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="I don't remember which email address my account was created with">
  Your account is linked to the email address used for the original invitation. An Admin in your organisation can look up who has access in PastaHR.
</Accordion>