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Dual factor authentication has become one of the most important security features in the last few years. Major websites<\/span> like Google<\/span> Mail, Outlook, Facebook are now protecting user accounts<\/span> in a better way by allowing them to use a mobile device as their identity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To activate 2 step authentication, the service provider will ask you to install Google Authenticator<\/a> app<\/span> (or any of its alternative). Some websites<\/span> will ask you to verify the mobile phone number so that the authentication service will send a 4 or 5 digit code when required. This code will be used for one-time verification, and it will be valid only for a few hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re using WordPress<\/span>, you can easily protect your valuable website<\/span> with a two-factor authenticator plugin<\/span>. Before having a look at the plugins<\/span>, let\u2019s understand why this feature is important and useful:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The site is secure<\/strong>: Forget the login<\/span> limiter or a security<\/span> plugin<\/span>, If 2 step authentication is enabled on your website<\/span>, no one excluding you will have access to the WordPress dashboard<\/a>. Even if someone gets your password<\/span>, he will have to enter the authentication code generated by the app<\/span> or send to your phone<\/span>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Free<\/strong>: 2 step authentication is free. You don\u2019t have to buy any WordPress security plugin<\/a> to protect the website<\/span>. Follow the setup instructions and done!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Plugins<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Jetpack<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"jetpack<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Yes, your favorite plugin<\/span> can protect your website<\/span>. If you\u2019ve enabled JetPack, visit its settings page and turn on the single sign-on module. Now visit WordPress.com and enable two-factor authentication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Follow this tutorial<\/a>. Reconnect jetpack with your WordPress.com. Edit the WP-Config.php file<\/span> and enter this filter code<\/a> shared by Carolyn Sonnek. If the authentication service is active, you will find its confirmation message in the WordPress<\/span> dashboard<\/span>\u2019s user<\/span> profile page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Download Jetpack here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clef<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"clef<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

If you don\u2019t want to use Jetpack, install Clef. The plugin<\/span> is highly secure as the RSA encryption algorithm powers it. It allows you to enable the password<\/span> free login<\/span> feature in WordPress<\/span>. Like JetPack, Clef uses your mobile as your identity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you enable this plugin<\/span>, your WordPress website will be protected from brute force login<\/span> attempts. The site will also be safe from phishing attempts. You won\u2019t have to worry about the password<\/span> strength nor will you have to remember the password<\/span>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plugin Download link<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Conclusion<\/strong>: If your website<\/span> is earning money online<\/a> for you, make sure you strengthen its security<\/span> by installing one of the above two plugins<\/span>. Jetpack is awesome. You should use its SSO<\/span> feature. Clef is a good alternative to JetPack SSO<\/span>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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