Setting up 2-FA

Why should you set up 2-FA on your metal account?

Two-factor authentication adds an extra layer of protection to your Metal account. Even if someone obtains your password through data breaches, phishing attempts, or other means, they still cannot access your account without the second authentication code from your phone or an authenticator app.

With full server access, bad actors can steal sensitive data, delete critical files, or encrypt your data, and demand ransom. When you set up 2FA, even if your password is compromised attackers still can't gain the administrative privileges needed to destroy your infrastructure.

How to set up 2-FA on Metal?

1. Go into your account settings on metal

Start by going into your account settings on Metal, which you can enter by first pressing your name in the right top [1], and then clicking on My Account [2]

2. Active 2-FA on your account

To do this, start the process by clicking on the Active 2FA button

Then scan the QR code that pops up with your preferred 2-FA app [1], and then input the 2-FA code into the boxes below [2]

3. Save the recovery codes

After inputting the correct 2-FA code, you'll be presented with a few recovery codes. Please save them in a safe place in case you ever lose access to your 2-FA app.

And just like that, you have successfully set up 2 factor authentication on your metal account!