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# Implementing two factor authentication (2FA) in WordPress

> Learn to implement 2FA in WordPress using the TwoFactor plugin for enhanced account security.

A two factor authentication (2FA) is an additional layer of security used to ensure that people attempting to access an online account are who they claim to be. This article will show you how to use the TwoFactor plugin to implement two factor authentication (2FA) in [WordPress](https://hosting.com/hosting/platforms/wordpress-hosting/managed-wordpress-hosting/).

## Installing and configuring Two Factor plugin

To install and configure the Two Factor plugin, follow these steps:

1. Log in to your WordPress site with an administrator account.

2. On the **Dashboard** in the left sidebar, click **Plugins**, and then click **Add New**:\
   ![](https://static.hosting.com/kb/kb_wp_twofactor_add_new_plugin.png)

3. Search for "**Two Factor**" click **Install**, and then click **Activate** to active the plugin:\
   ![](https://static.hosting.com/kb/kb_wp_twofactor_plugin_install.png)

4. On the **Dashboard** in the left sidebar, click users and then click **Edit** to set up the two factor authentication for the user:\
   ![](https://static.hosting.com/kb/kb_wp_twofactor_editprofile.png)

5. Scroll down to the **Two-Factor Options** on the profile page:\
   ![](https://static.hosting.com/kb/kb_wp_twofactor_plugin_options.png)

6. Check to enable the selected **Two-Factor Options** for the user. If there is more than one, select the primary method:\
   ![](https://static.hosting.com/kb/kb_wp_twofactor_plugin_options_selection.png)

7. Click **Update User** to complete the settings:\
   ![](https://static.hosting.com/kb/kb_wp_twofactor_completesetting.png)

## More information

For more information about the Two factor Plugin, please visit: [https://wordpress.org/plugins/two-factor/](https://wordpress.org/plugins/two-factor/)

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* [HTTP security headers in WordPress](/docs/http-security-headers-in-wordpress)

* [Installing the Wordfence Security plugin](/docs/optimizing-the-wordfence-security-plugin)

* [WordPress security](/docs/wordpress-security)