Simple 2 step authentication for the masses!
As of April 2026, WP 2 Step Authentication is a WordPress 2 step login plugin with 10 active installations and a 1/5 rating from 1 reviews. It has been downloaded 1.7K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 3.0.1+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2014. Last updated 11 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Code9.
This plugin adds a layer of security to your login page. You have full control over who can use it and also who can use which type. Included in this release is login pin by email and login pin by sms. You can allow users to recieve their pins by email and allow admins to use sms, or you can allow sms and email for eveyone, the choice is yours. Users can select their prefrences in their own profile page and set the cellphone they would like to recieve messages on if sms is used.
The android app and pin code by email are free services and hook directly to your site and uses no 3rd party sites or services. The sms service will require an account with WP2step.com to send the sms, you can sign up for free here. WP2Step does not collect any login data or save any…
| WordPress | 3.0.1+ requiredTested up to 3.9.40 |
| PHP | false+ required |
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