Do you want to add a two-step authenticator to the login page of your WordPress website? So please read the full blog post today, I will tell you how to turn on WordPress site two-factor authentication easily in five minutes.
To turn on the two-step authenticator on the WordPress website, here are four steps, which I will discuss below, but with that, you need to know the advantages and disadvantages of this two-step authenticator. Which I will discuss later, remember to read the advantages and disadvantages first and then apply them on your website. And yes before that take a backup of your website to complete this process.
How to add WordPress site two-factor authentication
1. Install a 2FA Plugin: You can use plugins such as
- Google Authenticator: Adds time-based one-time passwords (TOTP) for 2FA.
- Wordfence Security: Offers 2FA as part of its security features.
- Two-Factor: A simple, lightweight 2FA plugin for WordPress.
2. Activate and Configure the Plugin:
- After installing the plugin, go to its settings page.
- Link the plugin with an authenticator app (e.g., Google Authenticator, Authy).
- Scan the QR code generated by the plugin using your mobile app.
- Save the backup codes in case you lose access to your phone.
3. Two Factor Auth for User Roles:
- Also, all plugins support Two two-factor authentication for specific user roles.
- Decide which user roles (admin, editor, subscriber) will require 2FA.
4. Test the 2FA:
- Now Log out and try logging back in.
- After entering your username and password, you will be shown to enter a code.
