Overview

Two-factor authentication (2FA) is a security measure that requires two forms of identification. After you enter your password, you must enter a security code. An application on your smartphone supplies this code. Without your smartphone, you cannot log in.

Configure 2FA

To configure 2FA, perform the following steps:

1. Click Set Up Two-Factor Authentication.
2. Link your cPanel account and your 2FA app:
   • To automatically create the link, scan the displayed QR code with your app.
   • To manually create the link, enter the provided Account and Key information in your app.
3. Within your 2FA app, retrieve the six-digit security code
   Note:

   The 2FA app generates a new six-digit security code every 30 seconds.

4. Enter the six-digit security code in the Security Code text box.
   Note:

   You must enter the security code within 30 seconds. After time expires, the app will generate a new six-digit code.

5. Click Configure Two-Factor Authentication.
   Note:

   If you see a Failed to set user configuration: The security code is invalid. error, a problem may exist with the date and time settings on your server. To fix the issue, contact your hosting provider.

Remove 2FA

To remove 2FA, click Remove Two-Factor Authentication.

Reconfigure 2FA

To reconfigure 2FA, click Reconfigure. Follow the steps above to configure two-factor authentication.