The latest version of iThemes Security Pro (2.6.0) puts a new emphasis on the importance of using WordPress two-factor authentication for all user logins on your WordPress site.
Once two-factor authentication is enabled from the iThemes Security Pro dashboard, or by using the one-click WordPress Security Check within the plugin, users will see a reminder notice to activate two-factor on their user profile after their next login.
Enabling Two-Factor Authentication For Your WordPress Login with the iThemes Security Pro Plugin
Two-factor authentication can be activated from the Security > Settings page in the iThemes Security Pro dashboard.
Click the Configure Settings button. From this modal, we recommend enabling all two-factor authentication providers. These options will be passed along to individual users as their two-factor authentication provider options.
Users Can Configure Two-Factor Settings from the Profile Page
Once two-factor authentication is enabled site-wide, users can configure their individual two-factor authentication settings. To configure two-factor authentication for your user, visit the Profile page. From here, you can select your two-factor authentication options, such as the provider.
Once two-factor settings have been configured, users will then have to use a secondary code sent to their mobile device or email to login.
Choosing a Two-Factor App for Your Mobile Device & More Instructions
Check out these posts for more instructions on selecting a two-factor app for your phone and more detailed instructions on configuring two-factor for your WordPress login.
- Introduction to Two-Factor Authentication
- How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication for Your WordPress Site with Google Authenticator
- How to Use Authy to Manage Google Authenticator Keys for WordPress
Update to iThemes Security Pro 2.6.0
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Kristen has been writing tutorials to help WordPress users since 2011. As marketing director here at iThemes, she’s dedicated to helping you find the best ways to build, manage, and maintain effective WordPress websites. Kristen also enjoys journaling (check out her side project, The Transformation Year!), hiking and camping, step aerobics, cooking, and daily adventures with her family, hoping to live a more present life.
