Two-factor authentication (2FA) is an additional security measure that protects access to sensitive data using a two-step process. In addition to the classic password, a second factor (a one-time password) is required, which is provided via a corresponding application. This ensures that only authorized users can access the data.
For security reasons, activation of 2FA is mandatory for all online backup accounts.
Recommended applications
| Google Authenticator | iOS | Android |
| Microsoft Authenticator | iOS | Android |
| LastPass | iOS | Android |
- Go to the online backup login page at https://backup.hosttech.eu/login.
- After entering your login details (username & password), you will be asked to set up two-factor authentication for your user account.
- Now scan the QR code displayed with an authentication app. If it is not possible to scan the QR code, you can also use the 32-digit code below the QR code and enter it manually in the app.
- To complete the setup, you now need to enter the six-digit code that is generated and displayed in the app. This code is automatically regenerated every 30 seconds.
Important: it is strongly recommended that you save the instructions for the 2FA recovery. During setup, you have the option of saving them locally as a PDF. Alternatively, you can also print out the QR code or take a screenshot and save it.
The temporary one-time password (the code) is required, for example, to reset the two-factor authentication if the two-factor device is lost.