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WP 2FA – Two-factor authentication for WordPress

Get better WordPress login security; add two-factor authentication (2FA) for all your users with this easy-to-use plugin.

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Current directory snapshot

Tested up to WordPress 7.1
Current version4.2.1
WordPress coverageTested up to WordPress 7.1
Minimum stackWP 5.7 · PHP 7.4
Directory statusactive
Last directory update14 Oct 202619d ago
Active installations100K+Adoption metric — not a quality score
WordPress.org rating4.7 / 5 from 184 ratings
Official packageDirect from WordPress.org

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WP PlugIndex currently records WP 2FA – Two-factor authentication for WordPress version 4.2.1 as active, updated 19d ago and tested up to WordPress 7.1.

Overview

About this plugin

A free and easy-to-use two-factor authentication plugin for WordPress

Add an extra layer of security to your WordPress website login and protect your users. Enable two-factor authentication (2FA), the best protection against password leaks, automated password guessing, and brute force attacks.

Use the WP 2FA plugin to enable two-factor authentication for your WordPress administrator, enforce 2FA for all your website users, or for users with specific roles. This plugin is very easy to use; everything can be configured via wizards with clear instructions, so even non-technical users can set up 2FA without requiring technical assistance.

🔒 WP 2FA key plugin features and capabilities

  • Passkeys support for passwordless logins
  • Free two-factor authentication (2FA) for all users
  • Multiple 2FA methods supported, including authenticator app (TOTP) and code over email
  • Developer API to integrate any alternative 2FA method (WhatsApp, OTP Token, etc.)
  • Universal 2FA app support – works with Google Authenticator, Authy, and any TOTP-compatible app
  • Backup codes (16 digits) for recovery access
  • Wizard-driven setup – no technical knowledge required
  • 2FA policies to enforce setup with grace periods or instant activation
  • REST API endpoints for custom integrations and headless WordPress setups
  • Dashboard-free setup – users can configure 2FA without WP admin access
  • Editable email templates for full customization
  • Much more!

Features | Getting Started | Get the Premium!

💎 Upgrade to WP 2FA Premium and get even more benefits

The premium version of WP 2FA comes bundled with even more features to take your WordPress website login security to the next level.

With the premium edition of WP 2FA, you get more 2FA methods, 1-click integration with WooCommerce, trusted devices feature, extensive white labeling capabilities, and much more!

Check out WP 2FA Premium!

Premium features list

  • Everything in the free version
  • Full white labeling capabilities to change all text and visuals in the wizards, emails, SMS, and 2FA pages
  • Support for multiple passkeys per user for flexible passwordless logins
  • Zero-setup email 2FA that automatically enrolls users without manual configuration
  • YubiKey hardware key support for enterprise-grade security
  • Additional 2FA methods such as SMS, email link, and more
  • Trusted devices so users can log in without 2FA for a configured period
  • Require 2FA on password reset to strengthen account protection
  • Allow next user login without 2FA to help recover accounts locked out of authentication
  • One-click WooCommerce integration to enable 2FA for customers and store admins
  • And much more!

Refer to the WP 2FA plugin features and benefits page to learn more about the benefits of upgrading to WP 2FA Premium.

🛠️ Free and premium support

Support for the free edition of WP 2FA is free on the WordPress support forums. Premium world-class support via one-to-one email is available to the Premium users – upgrade to premium to benefit from email support.

For any other queries, feedback, or if you simply want to get in touch with us, please use our contact form.

MAINTAINED & SUPPORTED BY MELAPRESS

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Installing WP 2FA

From within WordPress

  • Navigate to ‘Plugins’ > ‘Add New’
  • Search for ‘WP 2FA’
  • Install & activate WP 2FA from your Plugins page

Manually

  • Download the plugin from the WordPress plugins repository
  • Unzip the zip file and upload the folder to the ‘/wp-content/plugins/ directory’
  • Activate the WP 2FA plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress

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WordPress.org metadata

Plugin tags

Topics listed for this plugin in the WordPress.org directory.

  • 2 factor authentication
  • 2 factor
  • google authenticator
  • two factor authentication
  • wordpress authentication
  • 2fa
Compatibility & maintenance

Compatibility & maintenance

Tested with WP 7.1

Marked as tested with the current WordPress 7.1 release.

Current WordPress releaseWordPress 7.1
WordPress.org Tested up to7.1
Minimum requirementsWordPress 5.7 · PHP 7.4
Update activity14 Oct 202619d ago

“Tested up to” is directory metadata supplied by the plugin author. WP PlugIndex does not turn an older declaration into a claim that the plugin is incompatible.

Changes recorded by WP PlugIndex

Recent tracked changes

Version4.2.04.2.1
WordPress compatibility7.1.27.1.3
Version4.1.04.2.0
WordPress compatibility7.0.67.1.2
WordPress requirement5.55.7
WordPress compatibility7.0.47.0.6
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