How to Set a Two-Step Authentication (2FA) in DirectAdmin?

The newest technology in authentication requires users to verify their identity numerous times, and this process is known as multi-factor or multi-step authentication. DirectAdmin offers its smartphone users Two-Step Authentication (2FA).

To Enable a Two-Step Authentication in DirectAdmin

1. Log in to your DirectAdmin account.

2. Click on Two-Step Authentication in the Advanced Features section.

3. Click on the Generate Secret button.

4. The SETTINGS SAVED window will pop-up displaying a QR code. Scan the QR code with a QR code scanner mobile app (we recommend the Google Authenticator app that you can download from Play Store or App Store) and close the window.

5. Enter the code generated by your QR code scanner app in the QR Code field and click on Test Code.

6. Tick the Require valid Two-Step Authentication Code to login to this account. Click on the SAVE button.

A success message flashes, indicating that the Two-Step Authentication is set for the DirectAdmin account.