How to enable 2FA on Dreamhost
Dreamhost supports app-based two-factor authentication (2FA). Turning it on adds a second layer of protection, so a stolen password alone can't unlock your Dreamhost account.
Step-by-step setup
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Sign in to Dreamhost and open your Dreamhost account security settings.
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Turn on two-factor authentication and choose the authenticator-app option.
Look for "Authenticator app", "Authentication app", or "TOTP" rather than SMS.
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Scan the QR code with MS Authenticator App.
Open MS Authenticator App, tap add, and point your camera at the QR code Dreamhost displays. Can't scan? Enter the setup key manually instead.
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Enter the 6-digit code to confirm.
Type the code MS Authenticator App generates to verify and link your Dreamhost account.
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Save your backup codes.
Store the recovery codes Dreamhost gives you somewhere safe — you'll need them if you lose your phone.
Menu names on Dreamhost can change — the official Dreamhost 2FA documentation ↗ always has the exact, current path.
Frequently asked questions
- Does Dreamhost work with authenticator apps like MS Authenticator App?
- Yes. Dreamhost supports TOTP authenticator apps, so you can generate its two-factor codes in MS Authenticator App.
- Is Dreamhost two-factor authentication free?
- Yes. Enabling authenticator-app 2FA on Dreamhost is free — you only need the free MS Authenticator App.
- What if I lose access to my Dreamhost 2FA codes?
- Use the backup or recovery codes you saved during setup. If you didn't save them, contact Dreamhost support to regain access, then re-add the account to MS Authenticator App.
Generate your Dreamhost codes in MS Authenticator App
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