How to set 2FA(two-factor) on your Direct Admin Hosting

Two-factor authentication (2FA) provides an extra layer of security if someone attempts to hack into your account after getting your password. Here are the steps:

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Last Update 10 months ago

1. Log into your DirectAdmin account, and select the “Two Steps Authentication” under the Advanced Features section in the Direct Admin panel.

2. Click on Two-Step Authentication and Create a New Secret:

3. If you are using an app (We recommend using the Google Authenticator App) you can now scan the QR code:

4. Check if your 2FA is set up correctly by testing your phone’s code in DirectAdmin:

5. If the test is successful you can turn on 2FA by selecting the checkbox option “Require valid Two-Step Authentication Code to login to this account” and press the Save button.

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