AMP Security Features Updated on August 16, 2021 by Christopher Maiorana 1 Minutes, 36 Seconds to Read The security of your hosting account begins in your Account Management Panel (AMP). And the great thing is, you can give yourself a complete security check-up by just following these steps: Update your username and password regularly Enable two-factor authentication Use account verification for support contacts Reset your root password (advanced) How to Update Username and Password You can easily update your username and password right here in the Login & Security page. Log into your AMP Hover over My Account Click Login & Security from the dropdown Click the Account Management Panel dropdown Update username and password as needed How to Enable Two Factor Authentication What is it? Two-factor authentication basically adds an extra layer of security aside from your username and password combination. It makes it virtually impossible for an ordinary hacker to access your account. Check out our full guide on how to enable two-factor authentication. Verification The easiest way to verify a live contact, provide a secret hashcode you’ll find here. You can also input a custom passphrase for you or your developer. Log into your AMP Hover over My Account Click Login & Security from the dropdown Click the Verification dropdown Root (For VPS and Dedicated Servers) Now you can easily request a root password reset right from within the login and security page. From the main page, click the Root dropdown menu. All you need to do is input your current AMP password and click Reset Root Password. Log into your AMP Hover over My Account Click Login & Security from the dropdown Click the Root dropdown With root access, you can take full control of your server. However, we can only support the services that we provide as part of the base hosting package. Once you’ve reset your root password, be sure to note it in a safe location. We recommend using a third-party password manager that can be secured with a passphrase. Share this Article CM Christopher Maiorana Content Writer II Christopher Maiorana joined the InMotion community team in 2015 and regularly dispenses tips and tricks in the Support Center, Community Q&A, and the InMotion Hosting Blog. More Articles by Christopher Related Articles Advanced Product Support (APS) Explained How to Upgrade / Downgrade Your Hosting Plan in AMP How to Change Your Domain Nameservers in AMP Adding a Dedicated IP Address to Your Server How To Get Great Support & Customer Service Manage Your Control Web Panel Server from the Account Management Panel (AMP) How to Log into AMP (Account Management Panel) How to Add Custom Name Servers in AMP How to Purchase Additional IP Addresses How to Obtain Root Access to Your Server