Set up two-factor authentication for your Dataships Control Panel login

Typically, logging into Dataships requires just your username and password. With two-factor authentication (2FA) turned on, logging in requires verification using a second device, such as your mobile phone.

To enable/disable 2-Factor Authentication

  1. Login to your Dataships Control Panel account here
  2. Click on the Settings icon on the top right corner of the screen.
  3. In the left sidebar menu, navigate to Password & Key. 
  4. Switch to the 2-Factor Authentication tab. 
  5. To disable 2-Factor Authentication, simple turn off the toggle under the Setup 2-Factor Authentication section.
  6. To enable 2-Factor Authentication, simple turn on the toggle under the Setup 2-Factor Authentication section.
  7. Open the authenticator app on your phone or download one from Google Play Store / Apple Store. 
  8. Follow the instruction on the App to add a new Account account and choose QR code option.
  9. Scan the QR code displayed in the Dataships Control Panel. 
  10. Your 2-Factor Authentication has been setup.

To login to the control panel with 2FA:

  1. Log out of Control Panel if you're already logged in.
  2. Login to your Dataships Control Panel account here
    1. Enter your email address in the Email field
    2. Enter your password in the Password field. 
    3. Click on Continue.
  3. Open the Authenticator app on your phone and find the code for Dataships:<youremailaddress>. 
  4. Paste the code into Dataships Control Panel login screen witn the time mentioned in the Authenticator app.
  5. Click on the Sign in Button.