Two-factor authentication, also known as 2FA or two-step verification, is an optional feature designed to prevent anyone but you from accessing your hosting account by requiring two forms of identity verification: your password and an authentication code. 2FA is ideal for anyone looking to increase their account security because stealing your password isn't enough for a hacker to access your account. They would also need access to your mobile device or email account, depending on how you set it up.
This article explains everything you need to know about two-factor authentication and how you can use it on your account.
Once two-factor authentication is enabled, logging in to your account will work a bit differently. You'll enter your Just Host username and password as usual, and then you'll be prompted to enter a 2FA authentication code which you'll get from an app on your mobile device or your email. Enter the 6-digit single-use code to complete the login process and access your account. Google Authenticator refreshes the code every 30 seconds, but the refresh rate varies per app. Regardless of the refresh rate, each code is valid for 5 minutes.
You'll be prompted to provide an authentication code in three situations:
◈ When a login attempt is made.
◈ Upon an attempt to enable or disable two-factor authentication.
◈ To validate you're an authorized user on an account when you contact one of our support teams for assistance. In this situation, the authentication code is referred to as a validation token.
Two-factor authentication can be enabled separately for the main account password, the billing password, and each hosting password. However, you can only enable it for the password you used to log in to the account.
Mobile Device Setup
Most users prefer to use an authenticator app (like Google Authenticator) on their mobile device to retrieve the code for 2FA. An authenticator app allows you to access the code at any time, even without internet access. After you've installed an authenticator app, follow the steps below to set up 2FA and link your Just Host account to your device:
1. Log in to your Just Host account.
2. Click the Accounts menu at the top of the page.
3. Click Passwords in the submenu.
4. Scroll down to Two-Factor Authentication.
5. Use the authenticator app to scan the QR code or manually enter the Secret Key to add your Just Host account to your device.
6. Enter the 6-digit code displayed in the app and click Verify Token.
Email Setup
If you'd prefer to receive authentication codes by email, you can set up 2FA to send authentication codes to the email address of your choice. To make your account more secure, we recommend using an email address different from the one listed in the Account Profile.
1. Log in to your Just Host account.
2. Click the Accounts menu at the top of the page.
3. Click Passwords in the submenu.
4. Scroll down to Two-Factor Authentication.
5. Next to "Don't have a smartphone?" Click Click Here to be taken to email setup.
6. Enter your email address and click Update to have a code emailed to you.
7. Check your email for the authentication code.
8. Enter the 6-digit code found in the email and click Verify Token.
You can disable two-factor authentication by following these steps:
1. Log in to your Just Host account.
2. Click the Accounts menu at the top of the page.
3. Click Passwords in the submenu.
4. Scroll down to Two-Factor Authentication.
5. Click Disable Two-Factor Authentication.
6. Enter the current authentication code and click Disable Two-Factor Auth.
This article explains everything you need to know about two-factor authentication and how you can use it on your account.
1. How Does It Work?
Once two-factor authentication is enabled, logging in to your account will work a bit differently. You'll enter your Just Host username and password as usual, and then you'll be prompted to enter a 2FA authentication code which you'll get from an app on your mobile device or your email. Enter the 6-digit single-use code to complete the login process and access your account. Google Authenticator refreshes the code every 30 seconds, but the refresh rate varies per app. Regardless of the refresh rate, each code is valid for 5 minutes.
You'll be prompted to provide an authentication code in three situations:
◈ When a login attempt is made.
◈ Upon an attempt to enable or disable two-factor authentication.
◈ To validate you're an authorized user on an account when you contact one of our support teams for assistance. In this situation, the authentication code is referred to as a validation token.
2. Enable Two-Factor Authentication
Two-factor authentication can be enabled separately for the main account password, the billing password, and each hosting password. However, you can only enable it for the password you used to log in to the account.
Mobile Device Setup
Most users prefer to use an authenticator app (like Google Authenticator) on their mobile device to retrieve the code for 2FA. An authenticator app allows you to access the code at any time, even without internet access. After you've installed an authenticator app, follow the steps below to set up 2FA and link your Just Host account to your device:
1. Log in to your Just Host account.
2. Click the Accounts menu at the top of the page.
3. Click Passwords in the submenu.
4. Scroll down to Two-Factor Authentication.
5. Use the authenticator app to scan the QR code or manually enter the Secret Key to add your Just Host account to your device.
6. Enter the 6-digit code displayed in the app and click Verify Token.
Email Setup
If you'd prefer to receive authentication codes by email, you can set up 2FA to send authentication codes to the email address of your choice. To make your account more secure, we recommend using an email address different from the one listed in the Account Profile.
1. Log in to your Just Host account.
2. Click the Accounts menu at the top of the page.
3. Click Passwords in the submenu.
4. Scroll down to Two-Factor Authentication.
5. Next to "Don't have a smartphone?" Click Click Here to be taken to email setup.
6. Enter your email address and click Update to have a code emailed to you.
7. Check your email for the authentication code.
8. Enter the 6-digit code found in the email and click Verify Token.
3. How to Disable Two-Factor Authentication
You can disable two-factor authentication by following these steps:
1. Log in to your Just Host account.
2. Click the Accounts menu at the top of the page.
3. Click Passwords in the submenu.
4. Scroll down to Two-Factor Authentication.
5. Click Disable Two-Factor Authentication.
6. Enter the current authentication code and click Disable Two-Factor Auth.
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