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2FA - Getting Started

A quick guide to setting up 2FA on your account

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Step 1: Log in to Your Account

  1. Visit our customer portal and log in with your username and password.

    https://cp.hostek.com (US customers)
    https://cp.hostek.co.uk (UK/EU customers)

Step 2: You will see the "Security Settings" page immediately upon login

  1. On the 2FA section toward the bottom of this page, click the "Enable Two-Factor Authentication" button.

Step 3: Install an Authenticator App

You will need an authenticator app, such as:

  • Google Authenticator (available for iOS and Android)

  • Authy

  • Microsoft Authenticator

Download and install one of these apps if you don’t already have one.

Step 4: Scan the QR Code

  1. Open the authenticator app on your device.

  2. Use the app to scan the QR code displayed on your screen.

    • Alternatively, you can manually enter the key provided on the screen into the app.

Step 5: Enter the Authentication Code

  1. The authenticator app will generate a 6-digit code.

  2. Enter this code into the provided field in the customer portal and click "Verify Code".

Step 6: Save Backup Codes

  1. Once verified, you will be provided with a set of backup codes.

  2. Save these codes in a secure location; they can be used if you lose access to your authenticator app.

Step 7: Complete the Process

Click "Finish" to confirm that 2FA is now enabled for your account.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if I lose access to my authenticator app?
Use one of the backup codes you saved during setup to log in. If you no longer have the backup codes, contact our support team for assistance.

Can I disable 2FA later?
For security reasons, 2FA is mandatory. If you encounter issues, please reach out to our support team.

I used to share a login with my team, how do we authenticate now?

Each team member can be invited into your account.

Login as the main account user, then follow this guide:

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