--- title: "Account Security in Sites & Stores" source: "https://docs.nexcess.com/sites-stores/account/account-security/" description: "Secure your Sites & Stores account. Learn to enable 2FA, manage user access, use SSH keys for secure logins, and audit account activity." vertical: "Sites & Stores" date: "2025-09-12" last_modified: "2026-07-02" --- # Account Security in Sites & Stores Account security in the [sites-portal.liquidweb.com](https://sites-portal.liquidweb.com) Portal refers to the global settings and practices used to protect access to your entire portfolio of Nexcess Flex Plans, Managed WordPress **sites,** Managed WooCommerce **stores**, or Managed Magento **stores**. Securing your main portal account is the most critical step in safeguarding all the applications within it, as it serves as the master key to your hosting environment. This level of security is not about individual website firewalls or malware scans, but about controlling authentication and access for your administrative team. Key functions include managing who has access to the portal, enforcing the use of secure SSH keys for command-line access instead of passwords, and enabling two-factor authentication on the primary account login. Account Security Articles 9 results The following resources will guide you through the essential security configurations for your [sites-portal.liquidweb.com](https://sites-portal.liquidweb.com) account. - ## [Enable SMS Authentication in the Nexcess Portal](https://docs.nexcess.com/sites-stores/account/account-security/sms-authentication/) Protect your Nexcess account with SMS 2FA. Our guide shows you how to enable text message codes for secure and fast two-factor authentication. [Read more: Enable SMS Authentication in the Nexcess Portal](https://docs.nexcess.com/sites-stores/account/account-security/sms-authentication/) - ## [Enable Two-Factor Authentication in the Nexcess Portal](https://docs.nexcess.com/sites-stores/account/account-security/two-factor-authentication/) Protect your Nexcess account. Learn how to easily enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) with Google Authenticator or Duo Mobile. [Read more: Enable Two-Factor Authentication in the Nexcess Portal](https://docs.nexcess.com/sites-stores/account/account-security/two-factor-authentication/) - ## [How to add an SSH key to the server for your Nexcess Cloud account](https://docs.nexcess.com/sites-stores/account/account-security/ssh-keys-for-cloud-accounts/) Leverage the security of the SSH (Secure Shell) protocol. This article explains how to add an SSH key to the server for your Nexcess Cloud account. [Read more: How to add an SSH key to the server for your Nexcess Cloud account](https://docs.nexcess.com/sites-stores/account/account-security/ssh-keys-for-cloud-accounts/) - ## [How to add or edit team members in your Client Portal](https://docs.nexcess.com/sites-stores/account/account-security/team-members/) Learn how Nexcess clients can add, edit, and delete members to their account through the Nexcess Client Portal. [Read more: How to add or edit team members in your Client Portal](https://docs.nexcess.com/sites-stores/account/account-security/team-members/) - ## [How to configure web hosting teams in the Nexcess Client Portal](https://docs.nexcess.com/sites-stores/account/account-security/configure-teams-and-permission-levels/) In this article we will discuss how to configure web hosting teams that include team members with different roles and permissions in the Nexcess Client Portal. [Read more: How to configure web hosting teams in the Nexcess Client Portal](https://docs.nexcess.com/sites-stores/account/account-security/configure-teams-and-permission-levels/) - ## [How to Use the Nexcess Client Portal API Token](https://docs.nexcess.com/sites-stores/account/account-security/api-tokens/) In this article we will go into what API tokens are, how they are used, and how you can create your own for interfacing with the Nexcess Client Portal programmatically. [Read more: How to Use the Nexcess Client Portal API Token](https://docs.nexcess.com/sites-stores/account/account-security/api-tokens/) - ## [How to use the Secure Password Generator](https://docs.nexcess.com/sites-stores/account/account-security/password-generator/) Learn how to create strong, unique passwords with our generator, evaluate password strength, and use password managers and two-factor authentication. [Read more: How to use the Secure Password Generator](https://docs.nexcess.com/sites-stores/account/account-security/password-generator/) - ## [Recovering a Forgotten Nexcess Password or Username](https://docs.nexcess.com/sites-stores/account/account-security/credentials/) Forgot your Nexcess password? Learn how to reset or recover your password quickly via the sites-portal.liquidweb.com portal. [Read more: Recovering a Forgotten Nexcess Password or Username](https://docs.nexcess.com/sites-stores/account/account-security/credentials/) 1[2](?query-0-page=2) [Next Page](/sites-stores/account/account-security?query-0-page=2)