Cannot link the Cloudflare account which has two-factor authentication enabled

[nick41]

Hello,

I have a basic CF account, which I have configured with 2FA.

When I try to connect to that account from the Cloudflare pluggin in WHM CPanel web hosting control panel, CloudFlare responds with “Cannot link the Cloudflare account which has two-factor authentication enabled”. I can connect if CF 2FA is disabled.

I’d rather not disable 2FA to connect the CPanel plugin, so is there another solution? Perhaps by using an app specific password and key or by whitelisting the IP address of the server running the plugin, so that it bypasses 2FA?

Thanks,

NickP

[nick41]

FYI The version of the CloudFlare plugin for CPanel is 7.0.1

[domjh]

Hi @nick41,

This looks like a relevant thread:

Adding new site via cPanel to existing account using 2FA

How do I add a new site to an existing Cloudflare account through the cPanel Cloudflare module when the account is using 2FA? I realize the site could be added directly via cloudflare.com but then the site won’t be added to the Cloudflare partner domains. Do I have to disable 2FA, add the site and then re-enable 2FA?

While it may not currently have a solution, you may find it useful to join the discussion there.

[nick41]

Thanks @domjh

That didn’t come up when I searched for the error message; odd.

NckP