Ian Dunn

<p>The <a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/google-authenticator/" rel="ugc">Google Authenticator</a> plugin is a great way to add two-factor authentication to your site, but it does have one major drawback: it asks every user for the authentication token, regardless of whether they have 2FA enabled or not. This can be confusing for users, which prevents some administrators from using the plugin on multi-user sites.</p>
<p>This plugin modifies the way that Google Authenticator behaves so that only users who have it enabled are prompted for the token. If a user doesn’t have it enabled, then they’ll proceed directly to the Administration Panels; if they do have it enabled then they’ll be prompted to enter their 2FA code.</p>


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Modifies the Google Authenticator plugin so that only users with 2FA enabled are prompted for the authentication token.

cloudusk

<p>Cloudusk 2FA – Two Factor Authentication is a free and easy-to-use two-factor authentication (2FA) plugin for WordPress.</p>
<p>It adds an extra layer of security to your WordPress login by requiring a time-based one-time password (TOTP) in addition to a username and password. This helps protect WordPress user accounts from unauthorized access caused by weak or compromised passwords, brute-force attacks, and automated login attempts.</p>
<p>Cloudusk 2FA uses industry-standard TOTP (RFC 6238) and works with popular authenticator apps such as Google Authenticator, Authy, and Microsoft Authenticator. No SMS, email codes, or third-party services are required.</p>
<p>The plugin is designed to be lightweight and user-friendly, with a simple setup process that can be completed directly from the user profile screen.</p>
<h4>Features</h4>
<ul>
<li>TOTP-based two-factor authentication for WordPress</li>
<li>Compatible with Google Authenticator, Authy, Microsoft Authenticator, and other TOTP apps</li>
<li>QR code-based setup</li>
<li>Backup recovery codes to prevent lockouts</li>
<li>No SMS, email, or external services required</li>
<li>Lightweight and performance-friendly</li>
<li>Works with the default WordPress login flow</li>
<li>Fully free to use</li>
</ul>
<h4>Privacy</h4>
<p>Cloudusk 2FA does not send any data to external services. All authentication is handled locally within your WordPress installation.</p>


Cloudusk 2FA – Two Factor Authentication

A free and lightweight two-factor authentication (2FA) plugin for WordPress using TOTP and authenticator apps.

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