{"id":4188,"date":"2017-10-12T13:53:01","date_gmt":"2017-10-12T13:53:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/2017\/10\/12\/how-to-enable-two-factor-authentication-in-wordpress\/"},"modified":"2023-06-09T10:04:26","modified_gmt":"2023-06-09T14:04:26","slug":"how-to-enable-two-factor-authentication-in-wordpress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/edu\/wordpress\/how-to-enable-two-factor-authentication-in-wordpress\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Enable Two-factor Authentication in WordPress"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Enable-2FA-in-WordPress-Hero-Image-1024x538.png\" alt=\"How to Enable Two-factor Authentication in WordPress Hero Image\" class=\"wp-image-104747\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Enable-2FA-in-WordPress-Hero-Image-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Enable-2FA-in-WordPress-Hero-Image-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Enable-2FA-in-WordPress-Hero-Image-768x403.png 768w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Enable-2FA-in-WordPress-Hero-Image.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1360px) 876px, (min-width: 960px) calc(61.58vw + 51px), calc(100vw - 80px)\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<p><!-- WordPress two factor authentication --> <!-- update hash 648704 --> <!-- Introduction --><\/p>\n<p>Providing two-factor authentication means that your <a href=\"\/support\/edu\/wordpress\/logging-into-wordpress-dashboard\/\">WordPress login screen<\/a> will be reinforced by another layer of security on top of your username\/password combination. In typical two-factor situations, a mobile phone or hardware token is used as the extra layer. In this article, we\u2019ll learn how to enable <strong>two-factor authentication for WordPress<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Using the Duo Security mobile app and WordPress plugin will send a push notification to your phone when a WordPress user attempts to log in. If the login is valid, you can accept and the user will be logged in. You can use this authentication approach for yourself or a whole team if necessary.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"add-two-factor\">How to add two-factor authentication for WordPress<\/h2>\n<p>There are three phases involved in adding two-factor authentication for WordPress with Duo Security. First, you will need to set up an account on the Duo website. You will also need to install the Duo mobile app on your chosen device. Then, we will add the plugin for WordPress and configure it.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"sign-up-for-duo\">Creating your Duo Account<\/h3>\n<p>Follow along with the steps below to create an account and configure a WordPress protection on the <a href=\"https:\/\/signup.duo.com\/\">Duo Security website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<ol class=\"article_list\">\n<li><!-- imhCmpix_-19.png --><a href=\"\/support\/images\/stories\/wordpress\/imhCmpix_-19.png\" rel=\"lightbox-0\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"std_ss\" style=\"float: right; margin: 0px 15px 15px 15px; width: 200px;\" src=\"\/support\/images\/stories\/wordpress\/imhCmpix_-19.png\" alt=\"Create duo account screen\"><\/a>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<p>Create a Duo account<\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><!-- imhCmpix_-20.png --><a href=\"\/support\/images\/stories\/wordpress\/imhCmpix_-20.png\" rel=\"lightbox-0\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"std_ss\" style=\"float: right; margin: 0px 15px 15px 15px; width: 200px;\" src=\"\/support\/images\/stories\/wordpress\/imhCmpix_-20.png\" alt=\"Click Applications\"><\/a>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<p>Once logged in, click <b>Applications<\/b><\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><!-- imhCmpix_-21.png --><a href=\"\/support\/images\/stories\/wordpress\/imhCmpix_-21.png\" rel=\"lightbox-0\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"std_ss\" style=\"float: right; margin: 0px 15px 15px 15px; width: 200px;\" src=\"\/support\/images\/stories\/wordpress\/imhCmpix_-21.png\" alt=\"Click Protect an application button\"><\/a>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<p>Click the <b>Protect an Application<\/b> button<\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><!-- imhCmpix_-22.png --><a href=\"\/support\/images\/stories\/wordpress\/imhCmpix_-22.png\" rel=\"lightbox-0\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"std_ss\" style=\"float: right; margin: 0px 15px 15px 15px; width: 200px;\" src=\"\/support\/images\/stories\/wordpress\/imhCmpix_-22.png\" alt=\"Protect this Application\"><\/a>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<p>Find the WordPress logo and click <b>Protect this Application<\/b><\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><!-- imhCmpix_-24.png --><a href=\"\/support\/images\/stories\/wordpress\/imhCmpix_-24.png\" rel=\"lightbox-0\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"std_ss\" style=\"float: right; margin: 0px 15px 15px 15px; width: 200px;\" src=\"\/support\/images\/stories\/wordpress\/imhCmpix_-24.png\" alt=\"Get your keys and api hostname\"><\/a>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<p>Under the <em>Details<\/em>, click to view your Secret Key (leave this window open in case you need to copy and paste these codes again)<\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 id=\"install-the-app\">Install the Duo Mobile app<\/h3>\n<p>Now is a good time to grab your favorite handheld device, like a smartphone or tablet, and install the Duo Mobile app.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"set-up-the-wordpress-plugin\">Setting up the WordPress plugin<\/h3>\n<p>Now we are going to download and install the Duo Security WordPress plugin.<\/p>\n<ol class=\"article_list\">\n<li><!-- imhCmpix_-25.png --> <a href=\"\/support\/images\/stories\/wordpress\/imhCmpix_-25.png\" rel=\"lightbox-0\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"std_ss\" style=\"float: right; margin: 0px 15px 15px 15px; width: 200px;\" src=\"\/support\/images\/stories\/wordpress\/imhCmpix_-25.png\" alt=\"Click Add New under Plugins\"><\/a>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<p>In WordPress, click <b>Plugins<\/b> <b>Add New<\/b><\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><!-- imhCmpix_-26.png --><a href=\"\/support\/images\/stories\/wordpress\/imhCmpix_-26.png\" rel=\"lightbox-0\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"std_ss\" style=\"float: right; margin: 0px 15px 15px 15px; width: 200px;\" src=\"\/support\/images\/stories\/wordpress\/imhCmpix_-26.png\" alt=\"Plugin Search\"><\/a>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<p>Search for the Duo Security Plugin<\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><!-- imhCmpix_-27.png --><a href=\"\/support\/images\/stories\/wordpress\/imhCmpix_-27.png\" rel=\"lightbox-0\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"std_ss\" style=\"float: right; margin: 0px 15px 15px 15px; width: 200px;\" src=\"\/support\/images\/stories\/wordpress\/imhCmpix_-27.png\" alt=\"Click Install Now\"><\/a>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<p><b>Install<\/b> the plugin<\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><!-- imhCmpix_-28.png --><a href=\"\/support\/images\/stories\/wordpress\/imhCmpix_-28.png\" rel=\"lightbox-0\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"std_ss\" style=\"float: right; margin: 0px 15px 15px 15px; width: 200px;\" src=\"\/support\/images\/stories\/wordpress\/imhCmpix_-28.png\" alt=\"Click Activate button\"><\/a>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<p><b>Activate<\/b> the plugin<\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><!-- imhCmpix_-29.png --><a href=\"\/support\/images\/stories\/wordpress\/imhCmpix_-29.png\" rel=\"lightbox-0\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"std_ss\" style=\"float: right; 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If you choose to use your mobile phone (which is recommended), you will be prompted to insert your phone number.<\/p>\n<p>When you get to the <em>My Settings &amp; Devices<\/em> page, you see the <em>When I log in:<\/em> option. You have a few options. You can choose your authentication method in the moment or choose to have Duo always send a Push or a Call. If you are unsure which one you prefer, you can leave the option set to <em>Ask me to choose an authentication method<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>You will be redirected to test the login. After you have successfully authenticated your login in two ways, you will be logged into WordPress, and you have completed this tutorial.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Providing two-factor authentication means that your WordPress login screen will be reinforced by another layer of security on top of your username\/password combination. In typical two-factor situations, a mobile phone or hardware token is used as the extra layer. 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