It is crucial to secure the login and passwords of all your online accounts, including Godaddy. We share so much information when we create accounts on any such service. If one such account is hacked, many times, all our accounts are at risk. People often like to keep similar passwords, which is hugely callous in terms of online security.
Two-Factor Authentication – Godaddy Email Login And Webmail
This is the best way to secure your Godaddy account. They charge you $2 a year for extra security. To buy using this method, you must enter your email address and password first. After doing that, a six-digit code is sent via SMS to your phone. You must enter this code to access your account in the next step. This extra step may be a bit annoying initially, but you will get used to it over time.
I remember an incident when a hacker sold me a company domain for $90. It was a deal that seemed too good to be true. I could not believe that such a domain was being sold so cheaply. I paid the money using PayPal, and the domain was transferred to my account.
As the company which lost the domain realized what happened, they filed a complaint with Godaddy. The domain was transferred back to their account, and I lost $90. At that time, PayPal didn’t have any buyers protection. The company that owned the domain also lost business during this.
How to set up Two Factor Authentication for Godaddy Email Login And Webmail?
There are three possibilities for setting up two-factor authentication.
- SMS Text Message: A 6-digit pin is dispatched via text message after a successful login and password match. When you fill in the correct six-digit pin, access to the Godaddy account or webmail is granted.
- Authenticator app: You can download an authenticator app to your Android or Apple mobile phone, generating a code when you open it. You can attach your Godaddy account with this authenticator app.
- Security key: A hardware security key can be obtained and plugged into the device using the USB port. You can only enter the account if the key is plugged in.
To activate the two-factor authentication for your Godaddy email login, webmail login, and account, click on “Account Settings.” After that, click on “Login & PIN.” Now you will be able to see the options for two-factor authentication.
You have the option to choose any one of the three two-factor authentication options which I mentioned above. Two-factor authentication is very easy to set up and will give you an extra sense of security. Even if a hacker gets your Godaddy email login and password, he/she would still be unable to access your account and steal your data or harm your business in any other way.
I hope this article helped you in securing your account. I have faced such incidents and wanted to help others. Do check in again to my website for more valuable tips.