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title: Protect Against Hackers with Two-factor Authentication for MDaemon Webmail
description: How to require two-factor authentication for MDaemon Webmail users
image: https://blog.mdaemon.com/hubfs/How-to-require-two-factor-authentication_MDaemon-Webmail_TN.png
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## [Protect Against Hackers with Two-factor Authentication for MDaemon Webmail](https://blog.mdaemon.com/protect-against-hackers-with-two-factor-authentication-for-mdaemon-webmail)

 By [Brad Wyro](https://blog.mdaemon.com/author/brad-wyro)

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By now you may have heard countless stories of businesses suffering data breaches because a bad actor was able to guess a user's email password. And while I certainly recommend using strong passwords, it's more important than ever that businesses bolster their email security by requiring users to use two-factor authentication. This is especially true as even some of the strongest passwords have been exposed in hacking incidents and [published on the dark web](https://haveibeenpwned.com/).

Two-factor authentication (2FA) makes it harder for hackers to compromise an email account. Here are some examples of how it helps:

- **It requires a second verification step** – In addition to your password, 2FA requires a second piece of information, such as a code sent to your phone, a fingerprint, or a verification app. Even if a hacker steals your password, they won’t be able to log in without the second factor.
- **It helps protect against phishing** – Even if you accidentally provide your password to a phishing site, a bad actor still won’t be able to access your email without the 2FA code.
- **It prevents unauthorized logins** – If someone tries to access your email from an unrecognized device or location, 2FA will block them unless they can provide the second factor of authentication.
- **It supports stronger security methods** – Some 2FA methods use biometric authentication (fingerprint or facial recognition) or physical security keys, making it nearly impossible for hackers to bypass.

By enabling two-factor authentication on your email account, you significantly reduce the risk of being hacked, even if your password is compromised.

## How to Require Two-factor Authentication for MDaemon Webmail Users

Your end-users are the last line of defense against hackers, and email is the most popular infiltration vector targeted by hackers. That's why I recommend MDaemon administrations require the use of two-factor authentication for users logging into MDaemon Webmail.

Two-factor authentication can be enabled for a specific MDaemon user, or for an entire group of users. In MDaemon Remote Administration, you'll find the account-specific settings via this path: Main | Account Manager | (user.name@example.com) | Web Services. You can enable this feature for an entire group by configuring an account template  (Main | Account Templates) and then applying the template to a group via Main | Groups.

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MDaemon Webmail users can find instructions for configuring two-factor authentication here: [https://knowledge.mdaemon.com/enable-two-factor-authentication-webmail-remote-administration](https://knowledge.mdaemon.com/enable-two-factor-authentication-webmail-remote-administration)

As the threat landscape continues to evolve, these stronger security measures will be crucial to protect businesses from phishing, hacking & sophisticated social engineering threats.

 

 

 Tags: [Email Security](https://blog.mdaemon.com/topic/email-security), [Email Security Best Practices](https://blog.mdaemon.com/topic/email-security-best-practices), [Two-Factor Authentication](https://blog.mdaemon.com/topic/two-factor-authentication), [MDaemon Webmail](https://blog.mdaemon.com/topic/mdaemon-webmail), [Passwords](https://blog.mdaemon.com/topic/passwords)

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#### Written by [Brad Wyro](https://blog.mdaemon.com/author/brad-wyro)

Brad has worked in technical and marketing roles at MDaemon Technologies, where he contributes as Content Marketing Manager. Brad balances technical and creative information to develop easy to understand videos and content to educate prospects and customers.

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