How to Set Up OTP Over SMS for Two-Factor Authentication for WordPress?
Overview
OTP Over SMS (One-Time Password over Short Message Service) is a two-factor authentication (2FA) method where a unique, temporary password is sent to the user's mobile phone via SMS. This OTP is required, along with the user's regular password, to gain access to the user’s WordPress account. The OTP is usually valid for a short period or for a single session, providing an extra layer of security.
Pre-requisites : Download And Installation
- You need to configure the 2FA plugin before following this guide.
Getting started with the OTP Over SMS setup
Let’s see how an administrator can setup OTP Over SMS for users.
Steps for user to configure OTP Over SMS
During first login, users are prompted to configure two-factor authentication methods, It includes the OTP Over SMS method, which we will set on the default login form of WordPress.
- Go to the Login page and enter the user’s login credentials.
- Choose the “OTP Over SMS” radio button. You are prompted to configure a two-factor method while logging in for the very first time.
- Enter your Phone Number in the provided field to configure OTP Over SMS.
- Click on the Send OTP button.
- Enter the 2FA code/2FA OTP sent to your registered phone number via SMS.
- Click on the Validate OTP button.
- Click on the Finish button to finish it.
- The user has successfully logged into the account.
- Once the OTP over SMS method is set up for your account, a code will be sent to your registered phone number via SMS during your next login. Entering this code will allow you to log in successfully.
Now, must carefully store the backup codes provided to you. These codes will help you login when you become locked out of your account for any reason.
Note: After logging in with a backup code, you will need to reconfigure the OTP over SMS method for your account.
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