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How to Setup OTP Over SMS for WordPress Two-Factor Authentication?

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.

Let’s see how an administrator can setup OTP Over SMS for users.

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 WordPress login form.

  • Go to the Login page and enter the user’s login credentials.
  • WordPress 2FA SMS - OTP Over SMS - enter username and password and login

  • Choose the “OTP Over SMS” radio button. You are prompted to configure a two-factor method while logging in for the very first time.
  • WordPress 2FA SMS - OTP Over SMS - Select OTP Over SMS

  • Enter your Phone Number in the provided field to configure OTP Over SMS.
  • Click on the Send OTP button.
  • WordPress 2FA SMS - OTP Over SMS - Enter code

  • Enter the 2FA code/2FA OTP sent to your registered phone number via SMS.
  • Click on the Validate OTP button.
  • WordPress 2FA SMS - OTP Over SMS - click send OTP

    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.

  • Click on the Finish button to finish it.
  • WordPress 2FA SMS - OTP Over SMS - store the backup code

  • The user has successfully logged into the account.
  • WordPress 2FA SMS - OTP Over SMS - Method configured successfully

  • 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.

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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