A free and lightweight two-factor authentication (2FA) plugin for WordPress using TOTP and authenticator apps.
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Hide your login URL, stop brute-force attacks, add CAPTCHA, 2FA and passkeys, and design your login page. Built so you never get locked out.
Standards-based two-factor authentication (TOTP & e-mail), brute-force lockout, login alerts and an audit log — with no external service.
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Completely free WordPress security: firewall, 2FA with authenticator app, malware scan, file integrity, vulnerability alerts, AI summary.
Jibong Purr-tectionv1.1.0
Free, all-in-one WordPress security: firewall, malware scanner, two-factor login with passkeys, brute-force protection, live traffic and alerts.