Setting Up Google Authenticator on Your Website

In order to add an extra layer of security to your website, you can use Google Authenticator, a time-based one-time password (TOTP) authenticator app. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to set up Google Authenticator on your website.

To begin with, go to the miniOrange 2-factor plugin and click on the Configure button underneath the Google Authenticator tab. From there, you will be taken to a page where you can enter your account information and scan a QR code using the Google Authenticator app on your phone.

After scanning the QR code, enter the security code in the text box provided and click on the Verify and Save button for verification. Once verified, you will see a prompt asking you to customize your name in the text field highlighted. You can do so by clicking on the Save App Name button.

The Google Authenticator app keeps track of multiple accounts' security keys, which can sometimes lead to confusion when trying to identify the secret key to use with the plugin. That's why miniOrange provides a feature to customize the app name for the Google Authenticator.

If you haven't already installed the Google Authenticator app on your phone, you can click on the provided link to install it from the Google Play Store or the App Store. Once installed, select Google Authenticator from the given dropdown list and follow the prompts to set up the app.

Once the app is set up, go back to your WordPress instance and log in as an administrator. From there, you can access the miniOrange 2-factor plugin by clicking on it from the left menu. Follow these steps to set up Google Authenticator: google authenticator website.

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