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How to Set up OTP over WhatsApp for WordPress miniOrange 2-Factor Authentication Plugin?

This guide explains how to set up OTP Over WhatsApp for WordPress using the miniOrange 2-Factor Authentication plugin. It adds an extra layer of security by sending a one-time passcode (OTP) via WhatsApp during login, ensuring safe and verified access to your account. This method is ideal for those who want to send OTP on WhatsApp for quick and secure user verification.

Let’s see how an administrator can configure the 2-Factor Authentication on WhatsApp for users using the plugin.

Note: If you haven’t created your WhatsApp Business account yet, please follow the Guide to set it up.

  • Go to the WhatsApp tab in the WordPress 2-Factor Authentication plugin.
Send OTP on WhatsApp - WhatsApp Tab

  • Go to https://developers.facebook.com, enter your credentials, and log in.
  • Go to the app you created and navigate to the API Setup sub-tab under the WhatsApp tab.
  • Note the Access Token and Phone Number ID.
Send OTP on WhatsApp - Go API Setup Tab

  • Click on the Message Templates link available on the API Setup page.
OTP Over WhatsApp - Click here link

  • Go to the Message Templates sub-tab under the Manage Templates tab.
  • Note to the OTP Template Name and Template Language Code.
2 factor authentication on whatsapp - Go Manage Templates

  • Go to the WhatsApp Configuration Settings page and enter the Phone Number ID, Template Name, Template Language Code, OTP Length, and Access Token in their respective fields.
  • Then, click on the Save Settings button.
Send OTP via WhatsApp - Click Save Settings

During the first login, users will be prompted to configure two-factor authentication methods. It includes the OTP Over WhatsApp method, which we will set on the default WordPress login form.

  • Navigate to the Login page and enter the user’s login credentials.
Send OTP via WhatsApp - Click login

  • Choose the OTP Over WhatsApp radio button. You would be prompted to configure the OTP Over WhatsApp method.
WhatsApp OTP authentication - Select WhatsApp OTP Authentication Method

  • Enter your WhatsApp Phone Number in the provided field to configure OTP over WhatsApp.
  • Click on the Send OTP button.
OTP Over WhatsApp - Click Send OTP

  • Enter the 2FA code/2FA OTP sent to your entered phone number via WhatsApp.
  • Click on the Validate OTP button.
Send OTP on WhatsApp - Click Validate OTP

Make sure to securely store the backup codes provided. These codes can be used to log in if you ever get locked out of your account for any reason.

  • Click on the Finish Setup button to log in.
WhatsApp OTP authentication - Backup Codes Page

  • The user has successfully logged into the account.
WhatsApp OTP authentication - User Login Successfully

  • Once the OTP over WhatsApp method is set up for your account, a code will be sent to your registered WhatsApp number during your next login. Enter the code to log in successfully.


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