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How to Switch to an Authenticator App for 2FA

4 steps ~3 min
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1
Install an authenticator app
  1. Install a free authenticator app on your phone, such as Google Authenticator or Microsoft Authenticator.
2
Open your account's security settings
  1. Log in to your WordPress account and go to Users → Profile.
  2. Scroll to find the Two-Factor Authentication section (it is towards the bottom of the page).
3
Add the authenticator app as a method
  1. Select the option to add an authenticator app.
  2. Scan the QR code shown with your authenticator app, or enter the setup key manually.
  3. Enter the 6-digit code the app generates to confirm the link.
4
Set it as your primary method
  1. Set the authenticator app as your primary two-factor method and remove email 2FA if you no longer want to rely on it, so you’re not affected by delayed or undelivered email codes.
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