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How to install XFA

When asked to verify your device (either over email or when logging into an application), you'll be presented with a screen that looks like this:

Installation instructions when verifying device

XFA can be installed by anybody in just a couple minutes and does not require and account or any special permissions. Follow the instructions below for your device type:

For desktop devices (Windows, macOS, Linux)

  1. Click on the Get started button in the verification screen.
    You'll be presented to install the XFA Dekstop Application.
Installation instructions for web extension


  1. Open the downloaded file and follow the installation instructions (start by clicking Continue or Install).
Installation instructions for macOS
Installation instructions for Windows


  1. After installing the XFA Desktop Application, click on the Check for the XFA app button to check if the application is installed.
Installation instructions for native desktop app


  1. For Safari and Brave browsers, after tapping the Check for the XFA app button, a browser pop-up will be shown asking to open the application. Check the Always allow web.xfa.tech to open links of this type in the associated app checkbox and then tap Open XFA.
Installation instructions for Safari


Done! You can now close click on the Verify device security button and complete the verification process.

For mobile devices (iOS, Android)

  1. Click on the Install App button in the onboarding screen or go to the App Store or Google Play Store and search for XFA.
  1. Done! You can now return to the verification screen to complete the verification process.