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In this article, you will learn how to set up two-factor authentication in cPanel.By enabling two-factor authentication (2FA) anyone accessing your cPanel account will need your password and the random code generated. You’re able to set up two-factor authentication if you have one of the following:
Smartphone
- iOS (Apple)
- Android
Google Chrome
- Browser
Operating Systems
- Mac OS
- Windows 32/64bit
- Linux
You can download the two-factor authentication app on your device by downloading via the authy app
How to enable two-factor authentication
To enable 2FA, follow these steps:
- Log in to cPanel.
- In the search bar, Type Two factor authentication then click it.
- Click Set Up Two-Factor Authentication
- Open the Authy app on your device and press add device located at the bottom
- Click scan QR code if you’re on your mobile or click enter key manually if you’re on a desktop
- Scan the QR code or enter the key in the app
- Click Save
- Enter the code generated in step 2 within cPanel
- Press Configure Two-Factor Authentication.
2FA is now enabled within cPanel.
How to reconfigure two-factor authentication
To reconfigure 2FA, follow these steps:
- Log in to cPanel.
- In the search bar, Type Two factor authentication then click it.
- Click reconfigure Two-Factor Authentication
- Open the Authy app on your device and press add device located at the bottom
- Click scan QR code if you’re on your mobile or click enter key manually if you’re on a desktop
- Scan the QR code or enter the key in the app
- Click Save
- Enter the code generated in step 2 within cPanel
- Press Configure Two-Factor Authentication.
Your existing 2FA will now be changed to the latest one. The old one will no longer work
How to remove two-factor authentication
To remove 2FA, follow these steps:
- Log in to cPanel.
- In the search bar, Type Two factor authentication then click it.
- Click remove Two-Factor Authentication.
- Confirm the removal of Two-Factor Authentication.
2FA has now been removed.
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