Two-factor authentication (2FA) adds a verification step when you sign in to cPanel. To set it up, you need a smartphone with an app that supports time-based one-time passwords (TOTP).
- Log in to your cPanel account.
- In the Security section, click Two-Factor Authentication.
- Under Step 1, scan the QR code with your authenticator app. If the app cannot scan QR codes, enter the account name and key manually.
- Under Step 2, enter the current code from your authenticator app in the Security Code field, then click Configure Two-Factor Authentication.
cPanel will display a success message when two-factor authentication is configured.