Overview: How to Enable Two-Factor Authentication in SolusVM 2
This guide explains How to Enable Two-Factor Authentication in SolusVM 2 step‑by‑step and why it matters for security, uptime, and performance. It’s written for small and medium businesses that rely on Blackhawk MSP for proactive, managed IT support in the Bay Area and beyond.
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Two-factor authentication helps secure your account and prevent unauthorized access by adding an extra layer of verification. Even if someone knows your password, they cannot access your account without entering a unique code from the authentication app, which is required during login to SolusVM.
What are the Requirements?
You would need a smartphone with a supported time-based one-time password app. Mobile phone OS such as Android, Windows and iOS have an app for 2FA.
How to Enable Two-Factor Authentication on My SolusVM 2 Account?
1. Log in to your SolusVM 2 Control Panel.
2. Click on Account in the left-hand sidebar.
3. Click on Two-Factor Authentication.
4. Scan the QR code using your Google Authenticator or 2FA authenticator application. If your app doesn't have a QR code reader, you can either copy the secret key to the app or enter it manually.
5. Under Code from the app, enter your Two-Factor Authentication code and click on Enable.
6. SolusVM will prompt you for authentication. Enter your SolusVM password to continue.
It should display a success message with a recovery key, which can be useful in case you lose access to your authenticator device. Make sure to copy the recovery key and store it in a safe place.
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