Since the data in your cPanel account is so significant, enabling two-factor authentication (2FA) is a good idea.
In a nutshell, it’s one way to make your account more safe. You can create a time-based one-time password (TOTP) with software, which will give you an individual code that you must enter before gaining access to your account.
Enabling Two-Factor Authentication in cPanel
Open the Two-Factor Authentication tool after logging into your cPanel account. Then, on the Set Up Two-Factor Authentication page, press the Set Up Two-Factor Authentication button.
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Now go to your Authy app and open it. You can either scan the QR code or manually insert the Key from there.
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You must then enter the six-digit token that appears on your Authy app after it has been scanned. Then select Configure Two-Factor Authentication from the drop-down menu.
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Getting back to cPanel
When you press Go Back, you’ll be taken back to the login screen. The six-digit token from your Authy app must be entered. This is something you’ll have to do any time you try to log in to cPanel.
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You’ve also successfully added an extra protection layer to your account, making you much safer even though an unauthorized individual has your password.