Guides tagged “2fa”
Step-by-step MdmHost guides about 2fa, sorted A-Z.
12 guides
Create WHMCS staff accounts, admin roles and two-factor authentication
Add staff to WHMCS with least-privilege administrator roles, restrict departments, enable and enforce two-factor authentication, and review admin activity logs.
Disable XML-RPC and protect wp-login.php
Stop brute-force attacks on WordPress: disable XML-RPC, limit login attempts, add 2FA and an extra password on wp-admin, and check what still needs XML-RPC.
Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) in cPanel
Protect your cPanel login with two-factor authentication using Google Authenticator, Microsoft Authenticator or another TOTP app, and what to do if you lose your phone.
Enable two-factor authentication for WordPress logins
Protect WordPress accounts with two-factor authentication: choose a plugin, set up an authenticator app, save backup codes, require 2FA for admins and recover a lost device.
Harden a Plesk server with Security Advisor and best practices
Use Plesk Security Advisor, two-factor authentication, ModSecurity, Fail2Ban, the firewall and update policies to secure a Plesk VPS or dedicated server.
How to enable two-factor authentication for WHM and cPanel
Protect your WHM reseller login and customers' cPanel accounts with two-factor authentication using an authenticator app, plus recovery steps if you lose your phone.
Secure your DirectAdmin login: password, 2FA and login keys
Change your DirectAdmin password, enable two-step authentication with an authenticator app, review login history and create limited login keys for the API.
Secure your Plesk login: password reset and two-factor authentication
Change or reset your Plesk password, turn on two-factor authentication with an authenticator app, review active sessions and recover access if you lose your phone.
Secure your Virtualizor account with 2FA and SSH keys
Change your Virtualizor panel password, enable two-factor authentication, restrict login IPs, add SSH keys for OS installs and review the panel's login and task logs.
VPS security for traders
Keep your trading VPS safe: one login per person, investor passwords for sharing, 2FA where offered, a locked-down RDP and careful installs.
WHMCS security hardening checklist
Secure WHMCS: rename the admin folder, move sensitive folders out of the web root, lock configuration.php, enforce 2FA, restrict admin IPs, enable CAPTCHA and keep WHMCS updated.
WordPress security hardening checklist
Harden a WordPress site on cPanel hosting: strong logins and 2FA, updates, file permissions, disabling file editing, limiting login attempts and safe backups.
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