Two-factor authentication adds a security code to your WHUK client-area login. After entering your password, you use an authenticator app to confirm that you have access to the second factor.
Enable two-factor authentication
- Log in to the WHUK client area.
- Open your profile menu and select 2FA / Security Settings or Security Settings.
- Choose Enable Authentication.
- Select the time-based token method and click Get Started.
- Scan the displayed QR code with a compatible authenticator app, or enter the setup key if the app supports it.
- Enter the current six-digit code and click Submit.
- Store the displayed backup code securely, separately from the device running the app.
Check access and recovery
Confirm that setup succeeded, then test a new login using a current code. Keep your device’s time set automatically if codes are rejected.
The backup code lets you recover access if the authenticator becomes unavailable. Treat both the setup key and backup code as private. If you lose access to both, contact support for account recovery.
This setting protects the client area. Configure cPanel or WHM two-factor authentication separately if you also use those services.