To ensure the security of your Alibaba Cloud account, we recommend that you complete at least one of the following security settings: Change the logon password and enable multi-factor authentication (MFA).
Background information
MFA is an easy-to-use and effective authentication method. MFA adds an extra layer of protection beyond your password. After you enable MFA, you must enter the logon password and the verification code that is generated by an MFA device next time you log on to the Alibaba Cloud Management Console.
Change the logon password
Notice
- The logon password is an identity credential that you can use to log on to the Alibaba Cloud Management Console. Keep the logon password confidential.
- We recommend that you change the logon password every 90 days to prevent account theft.
Enable MFA
Note Before you can enable a virtual MFA device, you must download and install the Alibaba
Cloud app or Google Authenticator app on your mobile device.