Setting up Trusona for Bluehost using Two-Factor Authentication with TOTP

This guide details the steps required to set up Trusona as a Two-Factor Authenticator with TOTP for Bluehost

By Trusona Engineering
Updated May 29, 2020

• Bluehost Legacy Accounts
  • 1. Log in to Bluehost
  • 2. Access Accounts
  • 3. Submenu Selection
  • 4. Two-Factor Authentication
• Bluehost Newer Accounts
  • 5. Log in to Bluehost
  • 6. Access Account and Tokens
  • 7. Scan the QR Code
  • 8. Finalize

Installing the Trusona App

Before you get started with the instructions below you'll need to install and register with the Trusona App.

1. Download the Trusona App on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
2. Follow the registration steps in the App.
3. Verify your email by clicking the link from Trusona.
4. You're setup and ready to go!

Bluehost Two-Factor Authentication Offical Guide

Bluehost Legacy Accounts

1. Log in to Bluehost

Log in to Bluehost

2. Access Accounts

From the home page, click on the Accounts menu located at the top of the page.

3. Submenu Selection

From the submenu that appears, click on the Passwords option

4. Two-Factor Authentication

Scroll down to the Two-Factor Authentication section and follow the prompts as follows.

Bluehost Newer Accounts

5. Log in to Bluehost

Log in to Bluehost

6. Access Account and Tokens

From the home page, click on the Accounts icon located at the top right-hand corner of the page. From the options displayed, click on the Validation Token option.

7. Scan the QR Code

A QR code will be shown on the screen.

1. Open the Trusona app, and tap on the Settings menu
2. Tap 2-step verification (TOTP)
3. Scan the QR code
4. Type in the number you see from the Trusona app

Scanning the code

8. Finalize

Enter the code from the app into the screen, then click Verify Token.

Setup complete! The next time you log in to Bluehost and are prompted for a One-time passcode, you can use the Trusona app to log in.

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