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Hostwinds 2FA: How to Set Up an Authenticator App

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Enable two-factor authentication on Hostwinds to stop unauthorized logins. After setup, Hostwinds asks for a rotating code from Authenticator App - Novaz in addition to your password.

Losing a Hostwinds account can take your sites or servers offline, so lock it down with 2FA. Hostwinds secures sign-ins with an authenticator app — set it up once and you're protected on every login.

2FA methods Hostwinds supports

  • Authenticator app (TOTP)
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    Download Authenticator App - Novaz

    Install Authenticator App - Novaz from the App Store on your iPhone or iPad and open it — you'll use it to scan Hostwinds's QR code and generate your 6-digit sign-in codes.

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    Sign in to Hostwinds and open your Hostwinds 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 Authenticator App - Novaz.

    Open Authenticator App - Novaz, tap add, and point your camera at the QR code Hostwinds displays. Can't scan? Enter the setup key manually instead.

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    Enter the 6-digit code to confirm.

    Type the code Authenticator App - Novaz generates to verify and link your Hostwinds account.

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    Save a way to recover your account.

    If Hostwinds shows backup or recovery codes, store them somewhere safe, away from your phone. If it doesn't, check how Hostwinds recovers accounts (support, an admin, or another sign-in method) before you need it.

How to recover your Hostwinds account

If you lose access to your authenticator and Hostwinds gave you backup or recovery codes when you turned on 2FA, sign in with one of them; keep them somewhere safe, away from your phone. Not every service issues codes. If Hostwinds doesn't, or you didn't save them, use Hostwinds's account-recovery or support process (or ask your admin, for a work account) to get back in.

Frequently asked questions

Does Hostwinds work with authenticator apps like Authenticator App - Novaz?
Yes. Hostwinds supports TOTP authenticator apps, so you can generate its two-factor codes in Authenticator App - Novaz.
Is Hostwinds two-factor authentication free?
Yes. Enabling authenticator-app 2FA on Hostwinds is free — you only need the free Authenticator App - Novaz.
What if I lose access to my Hostwinds 2FA codes?
If Hostwinds gave you backup or recovery codes during setup, sign in with one of them. If it didn't, or you didn't save them, use Hostwinds's account recovery or contact its support (or your admin, for a work account), then add the account to Authenticator App - Novaz again.

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