How to set up Two Factor Authentication in WordPress
Two Factor Authentication (2FA) is an important defense against cyber crime. As the owner or Admin user of a website that holds personal user data it is important you take all reasonable efforts to keep data secure.
When you log into your site you should be presented with options (see screenshot below) to Configure 2FA Now or I’ll do it later. If you choose to do it later you will be forced to set it up after a period of skipping the set up or you will not be able to login.
If you are already logged in you can go to your Profile and you will find a Configure 2FA button to complete the set up
The steps below show how the setup works from the login screen. It is essentially the same if you click the Configure 2FA button on your Profile page if already logged in.
Login to Admin - Click Configure 2FA Now
One-time code via 2FA Method
Use an App on your phone or get a code by email. We recommend the App as this avoid any issues with emails being delivery.
Install an Authenticator App for your phone
If you wish to use this method search your App Store (iPhone) Play Store (Android) for “Authenticator App”
Then click I’m Ready and you will need to input the 6 digit number shown on your Authenticator App.
One time code via email
This will send you an email with a code to then enter on the next step. Make sure your whitelist the sending email in your Email Client.
Then Validate & Save and this should have completed the set up.
