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Published on: 02/09/2023 | Updated on: 12/09/2023 | Reading Time: 2 minutes

Enable Account Two Factor Authentication (2FA)

Difficulty Level: Easy to Medium

Two Factor Authentication (2FA) is a time based token used as a second form of verification when logging into your account. To use 2FA, you will need to have an authenticator app installed on your smartphone and you will need to take a couple of minutes to set it up.

Download an Authenticator App from either Android Play or Apple App Store

Here are a few suggested apps:

2FAS Authentication - iOS App - Android App

Google Authenticator - iOS App - Android App

Microsoft Authenticator - iOS App - Android App

DUO - iOS App - Android App

Twilio Authy - iOS App - Android App

LastPass Authenticator - iOS App - Android App

Client Area Configuration

Login to the Evolve Hosting Portal at https://core.evolvewebhost.com/login

  1. Locate your name toward the right corner of the screen (Hello, your name!) and click or tap on Security Settings from the dropdown menu.
Two Factor Authentication (2FA) Security Settings
Two Factor Authentication (2FA) Security Settings
  1. Click on Enable and open the Authentication App on your smartphone.
Enable Two Factor Authentication (2FA)
Enable Two Factor Authentication (2FA)
  1. Using your Authenticator App, add a new account and use your phone’s camera to scan the QR Code on your computer screen.
Two Factor Authentication - Connect your App
Two Factor Authentication - Connect your App
  1. VERY IMPORTANT: Securely save the backup code provided to you on screen. This is how you recover access to your account if your phone is lost or stolen.
Two Factor Authentication (2FA) Backup Code
Two Factor Authentication (2FA) Backup Code

Disable Two Factor Authentication (2FA)

To get started, visit the same Security Settings page where you initially setup 2FA.

Disable Two Factor Authentication (2FA)
Disable Two Factor Authentication (2FA)

After you click Disable, you’ll be prompted to enter your account password.

Two Factor Authentication (2FA) - Enter your Account password to disable
Two Factor Authentication (2FA) - Enter your Account password to disable

After you have entered your password, you’ll see the confirmation shown below and 2FA has been disabled for your account.

Two Factor Authentication (2FA) Disabled
Two Factor Authentication (2FA) Disabled

If you have any questions or concerns about this, please submit a ticket for our Billing Department