How to setup WordPress Duo Authenticator for 2-Factor Authentication?

Follow these steps to Set up DUO Authenticator-

Step 1: Setup Duo Authenticator

• Click on the miniOrange 2-Factor Authentication plugin on the left side menu.



• Here, you can see the Authentication methods available in the free version of the miniOrange 2-Factor Authentication plugin. Click on the Configure button underneath the Duo Authenticator tab.



• If you do not have an account in Duo, please click on Click Here button to create an account.



• To get a free trial of Duo Authenticator fill in the details below and click on the Start My Trial button.



• Click on the Verify Your Email button to complete the registration.



• Now, click on the Get Started button.



• Create a new password and click the Continue button for creating a new password.



• Next, let's enable Duo Push. Use your smartphone to download the Duo Mobile app and Scan the barcode below.
• Your account will be added successfully.



• Now, click on the Continue button.



• You are all set with your Duo Authenticator admin account.
• Click on the Continue to Duo Admin Panel Login button.



• Enter your email address and click on the Continue button.



• Enter the password and click on the Login button.



• You can select any of the two methods to confirm your identity.
• Let us use Duo Push. A push notification will be sent to your mobile phone. Click on Approve to accept login request.



• You will be directed to the DUO dashboard.
• Go to the Applications option on the left side menu and click on the Protect an Application submenu.
• Search for Auth API and click on the Protect button.



• You have successfully added Auth API to the protected applications.
• Now copy the key details and paste it to the DUO configuration in the miniOrange 2-Factor authentication plugin.



• Click on the Save button.



• Now, click on the Configure your Phone button.

Step 2: Configure Duo Push Notification

• Click on the Click Here button provided in the Step: 1.



• You will be prompted to set up your account on Duo Security.
• Click on the Next button.



• Select the country code and enter your phone number.
• Then click on the Add Phone Number button.



• Choose any one of the options provided to login with Duo.
• Let us select the Duo Mobile option.



• Scan the Barcode from the Duo mobile app.
• You will see a right tick on the barcode. Hence, your account is added successfully.



• You have successfully set up Duo Authenticator and completed the first step of the process.

Step 3: Test Duo Authenticator/Push Notification

• Now click on the Send Me Push Notification button in the Step: 2.



• You will receive a Duo push notification on your mobile app. Click on the Approve button.


• Duo push notification will be validated and you have configured the Duo Authenticator method successfully.

Step 4: Test Duo Authenticator/Push Notification While WordPress login

• Now let us go to the login page and test the Duo Authenticator method.
• Log into your WordPress website.



• You will receive a push notification on your Duo Authenticator mobile app.



• You will be successfully logged in to your WordPress account.