Two-factor authentication (2FA) via email, SMS or biometric login (WebAuthn/FIDO2) for WordPress. Simple, free, no third-party app required.
Alternatives to XC Authentication Plugin
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Add secure email-based 2FA authentication to WordPress logins with OTP verification, recovery codes, a grace period, and flexible user targeting.
Enterprise-grade Two-Factor Authentication for WordPress with TOTP, Email OTP, backup codes, and role-based enforcement.
Enterprise-grade Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) with support for Email, SendGrid API, Webhooks, WhatsApp, and SMS delivery.
Protect your WordPress login with Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) - email OTP and authenticator apps (TOTP) with military-grade libsodium encryption.
Two-factor authentication by email code. Users log in with their password, then enter a login code from their inbox. WooCommerce ready.
Client-side plugin for OtpPal – Send and verify OTPs via WhatsApp.
Two-factor authentication (2FA) via email using one-time passwords (OTP).
Google Authenticator for your WordPress blog.
Free 2FA plugin for unlimited users with Passkey, Google Authenticator, Email/SMS OTP, Push Notification & passwordless login.