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# How to add Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) to MainWP
> Add two-factor authentication to your MainWP Dashboard using a WordPress 2FA plugin for an additional layer of login security.
Two-factor authentication adds a second verification step when logging into your WordPress Dashboard. Enabling 2FA on your MainWP Dashboard does not affect MainWP functionality—it only secures the WordPress login process.
## What You'll Learn
* How to install and configure a 2FA plugin on your Dashboard
* How to set up your authenticator app
* How to enforce 2FA for Dashboard users
## Prerequisites
* Admin access to your MainWP Dashboard WordPress site
* An authenticator app (Google Authenticator, Authy, 1Password, etc.)
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## Install the 2FA Plugin
This example uses WP 2FA, but you can use any WordPress 2FA plugin.
From your MainWP Dashboard, navigate to **WP Admin > Plugins > Add New**.
Search for **WP 2FA** and install it.
Activate the plugin. The setup wizard starts automatically.
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## Configure 2FA Settings
Select your preferred 2FA method:
* **One-time code via 2FA app** (TOTP)
* **One-time code via email**
Choose which users must use 2FA.
Optionally exclude specific users or roles from the 2FA requirement.
Give users time to set up 2FA before it becomes mandatory.
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## Set Up Your Authenticator App
Scan the QR code or enter the code manually in your authenticator app.
Give the account a name and save. The app now generates 6-digit codes.
Click **I'M READY**, enter the current code from your app, and click **Validate and Save**.
Optionally generate backup codes in case you lose access to your authenticator app.
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## Logging In with 2FA
After setup, the login process requires two steps:
1. Enter your username and password as usual
2. Enter the current 6-digit code from your authenticator app
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## Self-Check Checklist
* [ ] 2FA plugin installed and activated on Dashboard
* [ ] Authentication method configured
* [ ] Authenticator app scanning completed
* [ ] Verification code validated
* [ ] Backup codes generated and stored securely
* [ ] Login tested with 2FA verification
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## Related Resources
* [MainWP.com Account Security](/advanced/miscellaneous/mainwp-com-login-security) - 2FA for your MainWP.com account
* [MainWP Security](/getting-started/how-secure-is-the-mainwp-plugin) - Overall security architecture
* [Connection Security](/advanced/miscellaneous/mainwp-connection-security) - Dashboard-to-Child communication
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## Self-Check Checklist
* [ ] 2FA plugin installed and activated on Dashboard
* [ ] Authentication method configured
* [ ] Authenticator app scanning completed
* [ ] Verification code validated
* [ ] Backup codes generated and stored securely
* [ ] Login tested with 2FA verification
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## Related Resources
* [MainWP.com Account Security](/advanced/miscellaneous/mainwp-com-login-security) - 2FA for your MainWP.com account
* [MainWP Security](/getting-started/how-secure-is-the-mainwp-plugin) - Overall security architecture
* [Connection Security](/advanced/miscellaneous/mainwp-connection-security) - Dashboard-to-Child communication