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What is the user 2FA status?

Updated15 September, 2023

When you install the WP 2FA plugin on your website a new column called 2FA Status is added to your user list view on WordPress. In this column, you can see what is the 2FA status of a user. The column is highlighted in the below screenshot.

what is the user 2fa status

The WP 2FA plugin has the following user 2FA statuses:

  • Configured: The user has successfully configured 2FA
  • Configured (but not required): The user has configured 2FA however they are not required to configure 2FA
  • Required but  not configured: The user is required to configure 2FA via the 2FA policies but has not configured 2FA yet
  • Not required: The user is not required to configure and user 2FA
  • Not allowed: The user is not allowed to configure 2FA
  • Locked: The user is required to configure 2FA but has not configured it within the required time, hence they were locked
  • User has not logged in yet, 2FA status is unknown: Since WP 2FA updates user status on login, if the user has not logged in since policy configuration, the status will be listed as unknown

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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

Well done you. You're one step closer to safeguarding your WordPress website from spam and automated attacks with CAPTCHA 4WP. You'll be able to effortlessly integrate CAPTCHA into your forms and enjoy a website with enhanced security.

 

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

You deserve a pat on the back for choosing to record user actions and changes on your website. That is the first step towards better user accountability, easier troubleshooting of website security, and many other benefits of issues.

 

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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Melapress Login Security in the WordPress plugin repository
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Installing Melapress Login Security Free

Congratulations on taking control of your WordPress website's security by implementing robust login and password policies with Melapress Login Security. You can change your login page URL, limit failed login attempts, and reset passwords.

 

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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