How to enable two factor authentication in cPanel emails

Why do you need 2 factor Authentication for emails ?

You need two-factor authentication (2FA) for emails because it adds an extra layer of security to your account. Even if someone knows your password, they still won't be able to log in to your account if they don't have the second factor, such as a code from your phone or a security key.
Email accounts are often targeted by hackers because they can be used to access other sensitive accounts, such as social media accounts, financial accounts, and work accounts. By enabling 2FA, you can make it much more difficult for hackers to gain access to your email account and your other accounts.

Here are some specific reasons why you need 2FA for emails:

  • To protect against phishing attacks. Phishing attacks are a common way for hackers to steal passwords. By enabling 2FA, you can make it more difficult for hackers to log in to your account even if they have your password, because they will also need the code from your phone or security key.
  • To protect against password leaks. Password leaks are another common way for hackers to get their hands on passwords. By enabling 2FA, you can make it more difficult for hackers to use your password to log in to your email account, even if they have it from a previous data breach.
  • To protect against malware attacks. Malware attacks can also be used to steal passwords and other sensitive information. By enabling 2FA, you can make it more difficult for malware to gain access to your email account, because they will also need the code from your phone or security key.

Overall, 2FA is a simple and effective way to protect your email account and your other accounts from hackers. If you haven't already enabled 2FA for your email accounts, I highly recommend doing so.


Which Cpanel version have this feature ?

Starting with cPanel 114, you can enable two-factor authentication in webmail. However, two-factor authentication must be enabled in WHM and included in the account's feature list for this to work.


To enable Two Factor Authentication in Webmail

  1. Login to web mail by typing user name and password.



  2. Select 2 factor Authentication from top left dropdown menu which is next to logout button.



  3. Then Click Setup Two factor Authentication button.



  4. Download the Google Authentication App to your Smart phone.



  5. Scan the QR Code which is on the webmail using Google Authentication App.



  6. Type the Security Code which is display on google APP.



    Now 2 factor Authentication successfully completed.


Two-factor authentication is an important security measure that can help protect your account from unauthorized access. we recommend that you enable it for all of your online accounts.