Using Wordfence Login Security for 2FA

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Updated on December 28, 2022 by Arnel Custodio
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The Wordfence Login Security plugin for WordPress allows you to use two-factor authentication, XML-RPC Protection, and login page CAPTCHA.  Two-factor authentication (2FA)  is a vital layer of defense that you can add to your WordPress installation to protect it from intruders. The use of 2FA prevents intruder access through compromised passwords.

This tutorial will focus primarily on using the Wordfence plugin for two-factor authentication, but we will also briefly describe the other features.

Setting Up Wordfence 2FA – Video
Installing WordFence Login Security
Using Wordfence Two-factor Authentication
Login Page CAPTCHA and XML-RPC Protection
Installing WordFence Login Security
The WordFence Login security plugin can be installed through the WordPress Plugin page or the WordPress Administrator Dashboard Plugins page.  The steps below walk you through the installation in the dashboard

NOTE: Installation of the plugin does not automatically turn on two-factor authentication

Login to your WordPress Administrator Dashboard.
Click on Plugins.
Click on Add New.
Search for "WordFence Login Security Plugin."
Click on the Install Now button.
When it completes installing, click on the Activate button.