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How to Setup Security Questions for WordPress Two-Factor Authentication?

Security questions authentication are one of the very effective methods of Two two-factor authentication (2FA). This 2FA method requires users to answer a pre-set security question in addition to entering their username and password. By combining something which only the user knows (the answer to the security questions) with something they have (their password), this method makes it much harder for unauthorized users to gain access.

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Let’s see how an administrator can setup Security Questions for users.

During first login, users are prompted to configure two-factor authentication methods, It includes the Security Questions method, which we will set on the default WordPress login form.

  • Navigate to the Login page and enter the user’s login credentials.
    • WordPress Security Questions - enter username and password and login

  • Choose the “Security Questions” radio button. You are prompted to configure a two-factor method while logging in for the very first time.
    • WordPress Security Questions - choose Security Questions option

  • Set all the three questions and their answers. (There are three security questions. The first two can be selected from multiple options available in the dropdown menus below. The third question is fully customizable and can be created by the user.)
  • Click on the Save button.
    • Security Questions authentication - select questions and enter asnswers

    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.
    • Security Questions authentication - store the backup code

  • The user has successfully logged into the account.
    • Security Questions authentication - login successfully

  • Once you setup the Security Questions authentication method for your account, any two of the three selected questions will be asked during your next login. Providing the correct answers will allow you to log in successfully.

Note: After logging in with a backup code, you will need to reconfigure the Security Questions method for your account.



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