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Security for WordPress website is a very important issue. If you know about Google's 2-step verification system, then I am very happy to inform you, now this super security system is possible for WordPress websites. Google Authenticator generates 2-step verification codes on your phone, even without any Internet connection in Smartphone, even if you create any local WordPress server in PC.



Microsoft Authenticator

Now follow the process:


First Step : Install Authenticator App

This single app can work with multiple accounts in multiple site. There are two popular Apps for this


Google Authenticator

Second Step : Install WordPress Authenticator PlugIn

Second Step, Download any of these WordPress Authenticator PlugIns

and install and activate it in your WordPress website.


Google Authenticator Settings in WordPress

Third Step : Activate WordPress Settings

  • Go to your profile. Dashboard > Users > Your Profile
  • Find ‘Google Authenticator Settings'
  • Enable the option clicking on ‘Active'
  • Modify the description, that you can recognize this specific account later on your Authenticator mobile app
  • Write down the secret key If you lose your mobile, it will help you then
  • Now Save Profile

Scan and Import

Fourth Step : Scan the Barcode

From your phone's Google Authenticator App, click the upper left corner. Now choose ‘Set up account or Add an account' Choose to scan the bar-code and point your camera at the QR code. Time-based codes provide better protection against phishing and key-loggers because each code is only valid for a short amount of time. Now add the account. You can add multiple accounts here in this way.


(Note that the plug-in works for multiple users and each user has the choice of enabling it for them.)


WordPress Login with Google Authenticator

Fifth Step : Test Run

Log out, and see an extra text field to provide code. Remember, the unique code expires in a short amount of time for security purposes.