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Two-factor authentication (2FA) adds a second step to your hosting-panel.net login. After you enter your password, you enter a 6-digit code from your authenticator app.
Grid Hosting 2FA is separate from 2FA in the client area and from cPanel. Enable each login you use.

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Enable 2FA

1

Log in

Log in to your hosting panel at hosting-panel.net.
2

Open Profile

Open the user menu (your account name) and click Profile.
User menu with Profile, SSH Keys, and Log Out
3

Open Two-factor auth

In the settings sidebar, click Two-factor auth. Confirm your password when asked. This is a secure area of the application.
Confirm your password modal before opening two-factor authentication
4

Enable two-factor authentication

Click Enable two-factor authentication.
Two-factor authentication page with Enable two-factor authentication button
5

Scan the QR code

Scan the QR code with an authenticator app such as Google Authenticator, Authy, Microsoft Authenticator, 1Password, or Bitwarden. If you cannot scan, enter the Setup key shown under the code.Enter the 6-digit Code from the app and click Confirm.
Two-factor authentication Finish setup with QR code, setup key, and code field
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Store your recovery codes

When setup is done, the page shows Enabled and a set of Recovery codes. Store them in a password manager or other secure place. You can use a recovery code to sign in if you lose the authenticator app.
Two-factor authentication enabled with recovery codes, regenerate, and disable
On your next login, enter your password and then the current code from the app.

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Manage 2FA

On Two-factor auth you can Regenerate recovery codes (the old codes stop working) or Disable two-factor authentication.
Keep the recovery codes even after setup. If you lose the app and the codes, contact support to reset 2FA after identity verification.
Last modified on September 7, 2026