{"id":31429,"date":"2026-01-23T09:27:11","date_gmt":"2026-01-23T07:27:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/blog\/?p=31429"},"modified":"2026-01-23T09:30:15","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T07:30:15","slug":"two-factor-authentication-on-your-1-grid-account","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/blog\/two-factor-authentication-on-your-1-grid-account\/","title":{"rendered":"Why We\u2019re Introducing Two-Factor Authentication on Your 1-grid Account"},"content":{"rendered":"

Online security\u00a0isn\u2019t\u00a0optional anymore,\u00a0and neither is protecting your business data.<\/span><\/p>\n

That\u2019s\u00a0why 1-grid is introducing\u00a0Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)\u00a0for all customer profiles accessing the 1-grid\u00a0<\/span>Client Portal<\/span><\/a>. This added security step helps protect your account, even if your password is ever exposed. <\/span>If\u00a0you\u2019ve\u00a0ever worried about someone accessing your hosting, domains, email, or billing information, this update is designed with you in mind.<\/span><\/p>\n

What exactly is Two-Factor Authentication?<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n

Two-Factor Authentication adds a second step to your login process.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Instead of relying only on a password, 2FA asks for a one-time verification code generated by an app on your phone. This means that even if someone knows your password, they still can\u2019t access your account.\u00a0<\/span>Think of it as a second lock on your digital front door.<\/span><\/p>\n

Why\u00a0aren\u2019t\u00a0passwords alone\u00a0enough anymore<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n

Cybercriminals\u00a0don\u2019t\u00a0guess passwords\u00a0anymore;\u00a0they steal them.<\/span><\/p>\n

Phishing emails, leaked databases, automated attacks, and malware have made passwords far less reliable than they used to be. Adding a second authentication step dramatically reduces the risk of unauthorised access to your account and the services you manage through 1-grid.<\/span><\/p>\n

How 2FA works when you log in<\/span><\/b>:<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n

Once 2FA is enabled\u00a0and have been set up, logging into your 1-grid Client Portal will look like this:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Enter your username and password<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Open your authenticator app<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Enter the short verification code shown in the app<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    The code refreshes regularly and is only available on your\u00a0device\u00a0–\u00a0keeping your account secure at all times.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Which authenticator apps can you use?<\/span><\/b><\/h4>\n

    You can choose from several trusted authentication apps, including:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n