Two-factor authentication (2FA) enhances the security of your account by requiring a generated code from a trusted device as well as your normal username and password in order to log in to your account. You can easily enable 2FA for your Fasthosts account users.
What will I need?
- A Fasthosts account
- Your Fasthosts account login details - Resetting your login details
- A device with an OTP app installed
Video guide
Step 1
Step 2
Click one of the two links below:
Enabling 2FA for your user
Step 1
From the account navigation menu in the top right, click My User.
Step 2
Click the Two-factor authentication link.
Step 4
Click the Set up device button.
Step 5
Open the One-Time Password app on the device you want to use and either scan the QR code or enter the key presented.
Step 6
The App will present you with a 6 digit code, enter the code into the fields provided and click Finish Set Up.
Your device is now registered for your user, you will need to enter a code generated by this app each time you log in to this user from now on.
Enabling 2FA for other users in your account
Step 1
From the account navigation menu, click Manage users.
Step 2
Select the user you want to enable 2FA for.
Step 3
Click the Two-factor authentication link.
Step 4
Click the Set up device button.
Step 5
Open the One-Time Password app on the device you want to use and either scan the QR code or enter the key presented.
Step 6
The App will present you with a 6 digit code, enter the code into the fields provided and click Finish Set Up.
Your device is now registered for your user, you will need to enter a code generated by this app each time you log in to this user from now on.