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How to configure email OTP as a 2FA backup method

2FA backup methods are a great way to ensure you can still log in to WordPress should your primary authentication method become temporarily unavailable. If you lose your phone, get a new one, or even forget to charge it, by using a secondary backup method you can ensure you’re still able to log in without hassle.

WP 2FA offers two different 2FA backup methods – backup codes and email OTP. Your WordPress administrator can choose which ones to make available. In this guide, we will be covering the procedure for configuring email OTP as a 2FA backup method. Refer to this guide to learn how to configure backup codes.

The configuration process

If your administrator has made email OTP available as a 2FA backup method, you can easily set it up during the 2FA configuration process. 
Once you have completed the configuration of the primary 2FA method, the wizard will ask you to configure the secondary backup method. Select Receive code over email and then click on Configure backup 2FA method.

Secondary 2FA OTP authentication setup

Once done, you will be asked to confirm your email address. By default, this is the email address that is associated with your WordPress account. Make sure that you have access to the email and click on Save backup email address.

Secondary 2FA OTP authentication e-mail confirmation

The process is now complete.

Configuring the backup 2FA method at any time

If you did not configure backup email during the initial 2FA configuration, you can do so at any time through the Two-factor authentication settings section on your WordPress Profile page.

Set up email OTP 2FA backup from the WordPress profile page

To get started, navigate to your WordPress profile page, scroll down to the Two-factor authentication settings section and click on the Configure backup email button.

Once clicked, you will be asked to confirm the email address that you want to use. Once you’re happy with your selection, click on the Save backup email address button, and you’re good to go.

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Installing WP 2FA Free

Congratulations on taking the first step towards enhancing your WordPress site's security with WP 2FA Free! You're now on your way to protecting your valuable data and ensuring peace of mind. No coding or technical knowledge is required.

 

Below are two ways to install WP 2FA on your website:

Go to your plugin dashboard on your site, then go to "Add New", and then search for WP 2FA.

Download the WP 2FA plugin zip, then select upload in your plugin dashboard under "Add New".

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Installing CAPTCHA 4WP Free

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Below are two ways to install CAPTCHA 4WP on your website:

Go to your plugin dashboard on your site, then go to "Add New", and then search for CAPTCHA 4WP.

Download the CAPTCHA 4WP plugin zip, then select upload in your plugin dashboard under "Add New".

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Installing WP Activity Log Free on your website

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Below are the two ways to install WP Activity Log on your website:

Go to your plugin dashboard on your site, then go to "Add New" and then search for WP Activity Log.

Download the WP Activity Log plugin zip, then select upload in your plugin dashboard under "Add New".

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Installing Melapress Login Security Free

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Below are two ways to install Melapress Login Security on your website:

Go to your plugin dashboard on your site, then go to "Add New" and then search for Melapress Login Security.

Download the Melapress Login Security plugin zip, then select upload in your plugin dashboard under "Add New".

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