How to enable 2FA on Vultr
- Sign in to your Vultr account.
- Open Account settings → Security (the exact path varies; see the official docs link above).
- Choose your preferred method from the list — TOTP and hardware keys are the recommended options.
- For TOTP: scan the QR code with Kaito or your authenticator app of choice. Verify the first 6-digit code before saving.
- Save the recovery codes somewhere safe — they're your last resort if you lose your authenticator and your hardware keys.
Hardware keys supported
Vultr documents support for: Yubico OTP.
Sharing Vultr 2FA with a team (with Kaito)
Kaito gives you a vault for shared TOTP and a real-time inbox for shared SMS, with per-token group permissions and an audit log on every code view. To share Vultr access with your team:
- In Kaito, go to Tokens → New and add the Vultr 2FA seed (or scan the QR).
- Permission the token to a group:
code-onlyfor most teammates,full-seedonly for the admins who would handle rotation. - Stream the audit log to your SIEM if you want a complete record of which team members generated codes for Vultr and when.
Vultr permits shared access in their terms of service.
Frequently asked questions
Does Vultr support 2FA?
Yes. Vultr supports 2FA via TOTP, Custom hardware.
What is the most secure 2FA method for Vultr?
TOTP via an authenticator app is the most secure option Vultr currently supports.
Can I share Vultr 2FA with my team?
Yes. Vultr's terms of service permit shared access. Use Kaito to share the 2FA codes with audit logging and per-user permissions.
How long does it take to enroll Vultr 2FA in Kaito?
Under two minutes. Open the Vultr security settings, scan the QR code with Kaito's add-token flow, and verify the first generated code matches.