Security fundamentals

Understand two-factor authentication

Two-factor authentication requires something beyond the password before a login completes. It substantially reduces the value of a stolen or reused password.

First factorYour account password.

Second factorEmail or authenticator code.

Stronger togetherOne stolen item is insufficient.

How it works

Login pauses after the password for a one-time code

The code is delivered to the selected email account or generated by an enrolled authenticator. UKC also provides a backup code for recovery.

What it protects

It helps prevent password-only account takeover

This matters because the Client Area can manage domains, DNS, services and billing details. Unique passwords and 2FA should protect the email account too.

Stay alert

One-time codes do not make every login request trustworthy

Real-time phishing can ask for a password and current code together. Type the UKC billing address directly, check the domain and never share a live code with anyone.

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