Protect the Client Area with a unique password and two-factor authentication. It reduces unauthorized-access risk without preventing every attack. You can enable two-factor authentication.

Activate two-factor authentication to secure my client area

  1. Sign in to your client area.
  2. Find the button in the upper-right corner "Hello, username", and click it.
  3. Then click "Security settings".
  4. On the next page, click the button "Click here to enable" to activate and configure two-factor authentication for your client area.
Two-factor authentication activation button in the Client Area

5- Scan the QR code that will appear on your screen using the Google Authenticator app on your smartphone, then click on "Confirm".

Two-factor authentication in the Client Area
  1. Enter the code shown on your phone, then click "Confirm".
  2. Save your backup code in a protected location, then click "Close". Two-factor authentication is now activated. The next time you log in to your client area, you will be asked to provide your username and password first, followed by a second security code as a second authentication factor.
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Store the provided recovery information securely. TOTP codes expire quickly and must be entered for the correct account. cPanel two-factor authentication is separate from Webmail and Client Area authentication.

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Sources accessed on October 11, 2026. Available features depend on your hosting version and options.