How to Setup Authenticator Apps in the miniOrange Two-Factor Authentication plugin for WordPress?
Overview
Authenticator apps provide an extra layer of security through two-factor authentication (2FA). This guide helps you setup Google Authenticator, Microsoft Authenticator, FreeOTP Authenticator, Duo Authenticator, Authy, and LastPass Authenticator to generate one-time passcodes (OTP) for secure logins. You can use them for multiple accounts on Android and iOS, even without the internet.
Pre-requisites : Download And Installation
- You need to configure the 2FA plugin before following this guide.
- Setting up an authenticator app is required.
Configuration Steps
Please choose the authenticator app for miniOrange two-factor authentication plugin.
Select Authenticator App:
Setup Google Authenticator App for miniOrange Two-Factor Authentication plugin
Note: You can install Google Authenticator App from the Google Play Store for android and the Apple App Store for iOS respectively.
After setting up the 2FA plugin, users are prompted to configure two-factor authentication methods. This includes the Google Authenticator method, which we will set on the default WordPress login form. (You can set it up on any other login form.)
- Navigate to the Login page and enter the user’s login credentials.
- Choose the “Google/Authy/Microsoft Authenticator” radio button. You are prompted to configure a two-factor method while logging in for the very first time.
- The configuration process of Google Authenticator setup is divided into three steps:-
1. Choose Google Authenticator from the dropdown (in this case you will already find it selected.)
2. Open the Google Authenticator app on your phone. Click on the Plus button and scan the QR code.
3. Copy the 2FA Code generated in the Google Authenticator app in your mobile phone and enter the 2FA code in the text box provided and click on the Verify button.
- Click on the Finish button to complete the setup.
- The user has successfully logged into the account.
- Once the Google Authenticator method is set up for your account, a 2FA code will be generated in the app on your mobile phone during your next login. Enter this code in the provided text box to complete the login process successfully.



Note: Now, must carefully store the backup codes provided to you. These codes will help you login when you are locked out of your account for any reason.


Note: After logging in with a backup code, you will need to reconfigure the Google Authenticator method for your account.
Setup Microsoft Authenticator App for miniOrange Two-Factor Authentication plugin
Note: You can install Microsoft Authenticator App from the Google Play Store for android and the Apple App Store for iOS respectively.
After setting up the 2FA plugin, users are prompted to configure two-factor authentication methods. This includes the Microsoft Authenticator method, which we will set on the default WordPress login form. (You can set it up on any other login form.)
- Navigate to the Login page and enter the user’s login credentials.
- Choose the “Google/Authy/Microsoft Authenticator” radio button. You are prompted to configure a two-factor method while logging in for the very first time.
- The configuration process of Microsoft Authenticator setup is divided into three steps:-
1. Choose Microsoft Authenticator from the dropdown.

2. Open the Microsoft Authenticator app on your phone. Click on the Plus button, select the type of account you have, and scan the QR code.
3. Copy the 2FA Code generated in the Microsoft Authenticator app in your mobile phone and enter the 2FA code in the text box provided and click on the Verify button.
- Click on the Finish button to complete the setup.
- The user has successfully logged into the account.
- Once the Microsoft Authenticator method is set up for your account, a 2FA code will be generated in the app on your mobile phone during your next login. Enter this code in the provided text box to complete the login process successfully.



Now, must carefully store the backup codes provided to you. These codes will help you login when you are locked out of your account for any reason.


Note: After logging in with a backup code, you will need to reconfigure the Microsoft Authenticator method for your account.
Setup FreeOTP Authenticator App for miniOrange Two-Factor Authentication plugin
Note: You can install FreeOTP Authenticator App from the Google Play Store for android and the Apple App Store for iOS respectively.
After setting up the 2FA plugin, users are prompted to configure two-factor authentication methods. This includes the FreeOTP Authenticator method, which we will set on the default WordPress login form. (You can set it up on any other login form.)
- Navigate to the Login page and enter the user’s login credentials.
- Choose the “Google/Authy/Microsoft Authenticator” radio button. You are prompted to configure a two-factor method while logging in for the very first time.
- The configuration process of FreeOTP Authenticator setup is divided into three steps:-
1. Choose FreeOTP Authenticator from the dropdown.

2. Open the FreeOTP Authenticator app on your phone. Click on the Plus button and scan the QR code.
3. Copy the 2FA Code generated in the FreeOTP Authenticator app in your mobile phone and enter the 2FA code in the text box provided and click on the Verify button.
- Click on the Finish button to complete the setup.
- The user has successfully logged into the account.
- Once the FreeOTP Authenticator method is set up for your account, a 2FA code will be generated in the app on your mobile phone during your next login. Enter this code in the provided text box to complete the login process successfully.



Now, must carefully store the backup codes provided to you. These codes will help you login when you are locked out of your account for any reason.


Note: After logging in with a backup code, you will need to reconfigure the FreeOTP Authenticator method for your account.
Setup DUO Authenticator App for miniOrange Two-Factor Authentication plugin
Note: You can install DUO Authenticator App from the Google Play Store for android and the Apple App Store for iOS respectively.
After setting up the 2FA plugin, users are prompted to configure two-factor authentication methods. This includes the DUO Authenticator method, which we will set on the default WordPress login form. (You can set it up on any other login form.)
- Navigate to the Login page and enter the user’s login credentials.
- Choose the “Google/Authy/Microsoft Authenticator” radio button. You are prompted to configure a two-factor method during first login.
- The configuration process of DUO Authenticator setup is divided into three steps:-
1. Choose DUO Authenticator from the dropdown.

2. Open the Duo Authenticator app on your phone. Click on the Plus button and scan the QR code.
3. Copy the 2FA Code generated in the DUO Authenticator app in your mobile phone and enter the 2FA code in the text box provided and click on the Verify button.
- Click on the Finish button to complete the setup.
- The user has successfully logged into the account.
- Once the DUO Authenticator method is set up for your account, a 2FA code will be generated in the app on your mobile phone during your next login. Enter this code in the provided text box to complete the login process successfully.



Now, must carefully store the backup codes provided to you. These codes will help you login when you are locked out of your account for any reason.


Note: After logging in with a backup code, you will need to reconfigure the DUO Authenticator method for your account.
Setup Authy Authenticator App for miniOrange Two-Factor Authentication plugin
Note: You can install Authy Authenticator App from the Google Play Store for android and the Apple App Store for iOS respectively.
After setting up the 2FA plugin, users are prompted to configure two-factor authentication methods. This includes the Authy Authenticator method, which we will set on the default WordPress login form. (You can set it up on any other login form.)
- Navigate to the Login page and enter the user’s login credentials.
- Choose the “Google/Authy/Microsoft Authenticator” radio button. You are prompted to configure a two-factor method during first login.
- The configuration process of Authy Authenticator setup is divided into three steps:-
1. Choose Authy Authenticator from the dropdown.

2. Open the Authy Authenticator app on your phone. Click on the Plus button and scan the QR code.
3. Copy the 2FA Code generated in the Authy Authenticator app in your mobile phone and enter the 2FA code in the text box provided and click on the Verify button.
- Click on the Finish button to complete the setup.
- The user has successfully logged into the account.
- Once the Authy Authenticator method is set up for your account, a 2FA code will be generated in the app on your mobile phone during your next login. Enter this code in the provided text box to complete the login process successfully.



Now, must carefully store the backup codes provided to you. These codes will help you login when you are locked out of your account for any reason.


Note: After logging in with a backup code, you will need to reconfigure the Authy Authenticator method for your account.
Setup LastPass Authenticator App for miniOrange Two-Factor Authentication plugin
Note: You can install LastPass Authenticator App from the Google Play Store for android and the Apple App Store for iOS respectively.
After setting up the 2FA plugin, users are prompted to configure two-factor authentication methods. This includes the LastPass Authenticator method, which we will set on the default WordPress login form. (You can set it up on any other login form.)
- Navigate to the Login page and enter the user’s login credentials.
- Choose the “Google/Authy/Microsoft Authenticator” radio button. You are prompted to configure a two-factor method during first login.
- The configuration process of LastPass Authenticator setup is divided into three steps:-
1. Choose LastPass Authenticator from the dropdown.

2. Open the LastPass Authenticator app on your phone. Click on the Plus button and scan the QR code.
3. Copy the 2FA Code generated in the LastPass Authenticator app in your mobile phone and enter the 2FA code in the text box provided and click on the Verify button.
- Click on the Finish button to complete the setup.
- The user has successfully logged into the account.
- Once the Lastpass Authenticator method is set up for your account, a 2FA code will be generated in the app on your mobile phone during your next login. Enter this code in the provided text box to complete the login process successfully.



Now, must carefully store the backup codes provided to you. These codes will help you login when you are locked out of your account for any reason.


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