Justin Norton

<p>The Email Two-Factor Authentication Plugin enhances the security of your WordPress site by adding an extra level of protection. In addition to your standard username and password, this plugin generates a unique, time-sensitive code delivered via email to give you two-factor authentication.</p>
<h3>Usage</h3>
<p>Upon enabling the plugin, when users attempt to sign in to your WordPress site, they will be prompted to enter a verification code that gets send to their associated email inbox.</p>
<h3>Support</h3>
<p>For more information and support with your WordPress installation then please visit my <a href="https://www.jnorton.co.uk" rel="nofollow ugc">website</a>.<br />
<a href="https://www.jnorton.co.uk/wordpress-email-two-factor-authentication" rel="nofollow ugc">Full documentation</a> is also available that explains in detail the various configuration option available in Email TFA.</p>
<h3>License</h3>
<p>This file is part of Email Two-Factor Authentication.<br />
Email Two-Factor Authentication is licensed under GPL v3.0 or later.</p>


Email TFA

Add an extra layer of security via two-factor authentication with email for WordPress logins.

WPWhiteSecurity

Melapress

robertabela

<h3>A free and easy-to-use two-factor authentication plugin for WordPress</h3>
<p>Add an extra layer of security to your WordPress website login and protect your users. Enable two-factor authentication (2FA), the best protection against password leaks, automated password guessing, and brute force attacks.</p>
<p>Use the WP 2FA plugin to enable two-factor authentication for your WordPress administrator, enforce 2FA for all your website users, or for users with specific roles. This plugin is very easy to use; everything can be configured via wizards with clear instructions, so even non-technical users can set up 2FA without requiring technical assistance.</p>
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<h3>🔒 WP 2FA key plugin features and capabilities</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Passkeys support</strong> for passwordless logins   </li>
<li><strong>Free two-factor authentication (2FA)</strong> for all users  </li>
<li><strong>Multiple 2FA methods</strong> supported, including authenticator app (TOTP) and code over email  </li>
<li><strong>Developer API</strong> to integrate any alternative 2FA method (WhatsApp, OTP Token, etc.)  </li>
<li><strong>Universal 2FA app support</strong> – works with Google Authenticator, Authy, and any TOTP-compatible app  </li>
<li><strong>Backup codes</strong> (16 digits) for recovery access  </li>
<li><strong>Wizard-driven setup</strong> – no technical knowledge required  </li>
<li><strong>2FA policies</strong> to enforce setup with grace periods or instant activation  </li>
<li><strong>REST API endpoints</strong> for custom integrations and headless WordPress setups  </li>
<li><strong>Dashboard-free setup</strong> – users can configure 2FA without WP admin access  </li>
<li><strong>Editable email templates</strong> for full customization  </li>
<li><strong>Much more!</strong></li>
</ul>
<h3>💎 Upgrade to WP 2FA Premium and get even more benefits</h3>
<p>The premium version of WP 2FA comes bundled with even more features to take your WordPress website login security to the next level.</p>
<p>With the premium edition of WP 2FA, you get more 2FA methods, 1-click integration with WooCommerce, trusted devices feature, extensive white labeling capabilities, and much more!</p>
<p><a href="https://melapress.com/wordpress-2fa/pricing/?utm_source=wp+repo&utm_medium=repo+link&utm_campaign=wordpress_org&utm_content=wp2fa" rel="nofollow ugc">Check out WP 2FA Premium!</a></p>
<h3>Premium features list</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Everything in the free version</strong></li>
<li><strong>Full white labeling capabilities</strong> to change all text and visuals in the wizards, emails, SMS, and 2FA pages</li>
<li><strong>Support for multiple passkeys per user</strong> for flexible passwordless logins</li>
<li><strong>Zero-setup email 2FA</strong> that automatically enrolls users without manual configuration</li>
<li><strong>YubiKey hardware key support</strong> for enterprise-grade security</li>
<li><strong>Additional 2FA methods</strong> such as SMS, email link, and more</li>
<li><strong>Trusted devices</strong> so users can log in without 2FA for a configured period</li>
<li><strong>Require 2FA on password reset</strong> to strengthen account protection</li>
<li><strong>Allow next user login without 2FA</strong> to help recover accounts locked out of authentication</li>
<li><strong>One-click WooCommerce integration</strong> to enable 2FA for customers and store admins</li>
<li><strong>And much more!</strong></li>
</ul>
<p>Refer to the <a href="https://melapress.com/wordpress-2fa/features/?utm_source=wp+repo&utm_medium=repo+link&utm_campaign=wordpress_org&utm_content=wp2fa" rel="nofollow ugc">WP 2FA plugin features and benefits page</a> to learn more about the benefits of upgrading to WP 2FA Premium.</p>
<h3>🛠️ Free and premium support</h3>
<p>Support for the free edition of WP 2FA is free on the <a href="https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/wp-2fa/" rel="ugc">WordPress support forums</a>. Premium world-class support via one-to-one email is available to the Premium users – <a href="https://melapress.com/wordpress-2fa/pricing/?utm_source=wp+repo&utm_medium=repo+link&utm_campaign=wordpress_org&utm_content=wp2fa" rel="nofollow ugc">upgrade to premium</a> to benefit from email support.</p>
<p>For any other queries, feedback, or if you simply want to get in touch with us, please use our <a href="https://melapress.com/contact/?utm_source=wp+repo&utm_medium=repo+link&utm_campaign=wordpress_org&utm_content=wp2fa" rel="nofollow ugc">contact form</a>.</p>
<h4>MAINTAINED & SUPPORTED BY MELAPRESS</h4>
<p>Melapress develops high-quality WordPress management and security plugins, such as Melapress Login Security, Melapress Role Editor, and WP Activity Log; the #1 user-rated activity log plugin for WordPress.</p>
<p>Browse our list of <a href="https://melapress.com/?utm_source=wp+repo&utm_medium=repo+link&utm_campaign=wordpress_org&utm_content=wp2fa" rel="nofollow ugc">WordPress security and administration plugins</a> to see how our plugins can help you better manage and improve the security and administration of your WordPress websites and users.</p>
<h3>Installing WP 2FA</h3>
<h3>From within WordPress</h3>
<ol>
<li>Navigate to ‘Plugins’ > ‘Add New’</li>
<li>Search for ‘WP 2FA’</li>
<li>Install & activate WP 2FA from your Plugins page</li>
</ol>
<h3>Manually</h3>
<ol>
<li>Download the plugin from the WordPress plugins repository</li>
<li>Unzip the zip file and upload the folder to the ‘/wp-content/plugins/ directory’</li>
<li>Activate the WP 2FA plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress</li>
</ol>
<h3>As featured on:</h3>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.wpbeginner.com/plugins/how-to-add-two-factor-authentication-for-wordpress/" rel="nofollow ugc">WP Beginner</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.isitwp.com/best-wordpress-security-authentication-plugins/" rel="nofollow ugc">IsitWP</a></li>
<li><a href="https://wpastra.com/two-factor-authentication-wordpress/" rel="nofollow ugc">WP Astra</a></li>
<li><a href="https://mainwp.com/how-to-use-the-wp-2fa-plugin-on-your-child-sites/" rel="nofollow ugc">MainWP</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.fixrunner.com/wordpress-two-factor-authentication/" rel="nofollow ugc">FixRunner</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/edu/wordpress/plugins/wp-2fa/" rel="nofollow ugc">Inmotion Hosting</a></li>
<li><a href="https://wpmarmite.com/en/wordpress-two-factor-authentication/" rel="nofollow ugc">WP Marmite</a></li>
</ul>


WP 2FA – Two-factor authentication for WordPress


We've started using this on all client sites. Easy for non-technical users to activate 2FA on their account. The developer is also very responsive on support threads.


Easy to use, great support


Great support and great features, I asked the support for a new feature and they added it right away. Just great!


Great plugin


It suits perfectly for our project, and the support is very responsive.


Great functionalities and responsive support

Get better WordPress login security; add two-factor authentication (2FA) for all your users with this easy-to-use plugin.

Email TFA vs WP 2FA – Two-factor authentication for WordPress