How to enable two-step authentication (2FA) in Roundcube (Plesk) mail Print

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What is two-step authentication?

2FA (two-factor authentication) adds an additional layer of security.
After entering your username and password, you enter a temporary code that is generated on your phone in an app (such as Google Authenticator, Microsoft Authenticator, or Authy).

Log in to your email account

Open your browser and go to the login page for your email web interface. This is usually webmail.yourdomain.yourdomainzone (webmail.yourdomain.yourdomainzone)

Go to settings

On the left side of the screen, click on the gear

Open the Two-factor Auth tab (or Two-factor Authentication)

In the menu on the left, find the Two-factor Auth item.

Click the "Activate" button.

A QR code will appear.

Open the app on your phone

Install one of the following apps if you don't already have it:

Google Authenticator (Android)

Google Authenticator (iOS)

Authy

Microsoft Authenticator

Open the app and add a new account by scanning the QR code on the screen.

6. Verification

Enter the 6-digit code


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