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How to enable two-factor authentication or 2FA in cPanel?

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Two-factor authentication (2FA) is a security measure that requires two forms of identification. After entering your password, you must enter a security code.
An app installed on your phone provides this code.
Without your phone at hand you will not be able to log in to cPanel.

Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) setup

To set up Two-Factor Authentication, follow these steps:

  1. Click on Set Up Two-Factor Authentication.
  2. Link your cPanel account with your 2FA app downloaded on your phone:
    • To create the link automatically, scan the QR code displayed with your app.
    • To create the link manually, enter the Account and Key information provided by your app.
  3. In your 2FA app, obtain the six-digit security code.
  1. Enter the six-digit security code in the Security Code text field.
  1. Click on Set Up Two-Factor Authentication.

Remove two-factor authentication

To remove two-factor authentication, click on Remove Two-Factor Authentication.