Enforced Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)
Starting Monday, November 18th 2024, 2FA will be mandatory for accessing your account. This is necessary because our dashboard allows Single Sign-On (SSO) to server and hosting control panels, it also contains personal details and billing information. Ensuring the security of your data is our top priority.
18 September 2024 2 min read
Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) is required on every aoitcloud account. It protects your account with more than just a password, which matters because your account isn’t just billing details – it can also single sign-on straight into your server and hosting control panels.
What is Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)?
2FA adds a second layer of security to your account by requiring not only your password but also a one-time code generated by an authentication app, such as Google Authenticator or Authy. Even if someone gets hold of your password, they can’t get into your account without that second code.
Why we require it
Your aoitcloud account allows Single Sign-On (SSO) to your server and hosting control panels, and it holds your personal details and billing information. 2FA is mandatory because a compromised password alone shouldn’t be enough to reach any of that.
Frequent forced password changes are a common alternative approach to account security, but they tend to push people toward weaker, more predictable passwords over time. 2FA protects your account without that trade-off.
How to enable 2FA
Setting it up takes a couple of minutes:
- Log in to your account.
- Click the dropdown on your name in the top right corner.
- Select Security Settings.
- Under the Two-Factor Authentication tab, click “Click here to enable“.
- Follow the instructions to set up 2FA with your preferred authentication app.
You can also go straight to the setup page: https://manage.aoitcloud.com/user/security.
If you need any help setting up 2FA, our support team is here to help.