How to use 2FA General Configuration options
Two-Factor Authentication verifies the identity of users who login to your site - i.e. they are who they say they are.
You can use 2FA General Configuration options to:
- Choose the type of the MFA verification page:
- Custom Shield MFA page; or
- WP login page
- Specify pages available to users to configure 2FA on their account:
- WP User Profile Page
- Dedicated WP Admin Page
- Set 2FA Remember Me - A user can by-pass Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) for the set number of days.
- Allow users to generate a Backup Code - This backup code can be used to login if 2FA factors are unavailable.
Where to find these options
These options are located under the main Security Zones navigation menu. When you click gear icon next to Login zone to edit settings for this entire Zone, a configuration sidebar window will open up for you. Then, select 2FA: General tab.
Note: If your host blocks email sending you may lock yourself out. If that happens, please follow this guide here.
For more information on multi-factor authentication for WordPress, read the blog article here.
Note: ShieldPRO is required for Two-Factor By-Pass (2FA "Remember Me") and a Backup Code features. To find out what the extra ShieldPRO features are and how to purchase, please follow this link here.