Question 1

What is an Authenticator App?

Accepted Answer

An authenticator app is a smartphone app that generates a temporary one-time password (OTP) for login to your online account Like Wordpress, Twitter, Google, etc.

There are some popular authenticator Apps that you can use like Google authenticator, Microsoft authenticator, authy, Lastpass, 1password, etc.

Question 2

How do I login if I don’t have access to my phone?

Accepted Answer

You can use the one-time backup codes to log in Wordpress dashboard if you don't have access to your phone.

Question 3

How to log in without any codes?

Accepted Answer

If you don't have access to the authenticator app or backup codes then you have to deactivate your security plugin from your server. After that, you can disable the two-factor authentication easily from the Wordpress dashboard.

Question 4

Will 2FA slow down the login process?

Accepted Answer

Adding 2FA will add a small additional step to the login process, but it should not significantly impact your site’s performance.

Question 5

Can I enable 2FA for specific users or roles in WordPress?

Accepted Answer

Yes, many 2FA plugins allow you to enable 2FA for specific user roles, such as administrators, while leaving it optional for other roles like Authors, subscribers.

Question 6

Why should I enable 2FA on my WordPress website?

Accepted Answer

Enabling 2FA greatly enhances the security of your WordPress site by reducing the risk of unauthorized access, even if someone has your password.

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