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Two-factor authentication (2FA) adds an extra layer of security to your MainWP.com account by requiring a second verification method beyond your password.

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What You’ll Learn

  • How to enable 2FA on your MainWP.com account
  • How to manage 2FA settings
  • How to reset your account password

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Enable Two-Factor Authentication

1

Log in to MainWP.com

Log in to your account at mainwp.com/my-account. You’ll see a notice prompting 2FA configuration.MainWP.com account notice prompting 2FA configuration
2

Start configuration

Click Configure 2FA now to proceed.
3

Choose your method

Click Configure 2FA, then Next Step. Choose your verification method:
  • One-time code via 2FA app (authenticator app)
  • One-time code via email Animation showing 2FA method selection between authenticator app and email
4

Set up authenticator app

If using an authenticator app, scan the QR code or enter the code manually into your app (Google Authenticator, Authy, 1Password, etc.).
5

Verify the code

Once your authenticator app displays a six-digit code, click I’M READY. Enter the code and click Validate & Save.Enter the code and click Validate & Save
6

Save backup codes

Generate and save a list of backup codes in case you lose access to your authenticator app.Option to generate backup codes for 2FA recovery
Store backup codes securely. You’ll need them if you lose access to your authenticator app.

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Manage 2FA Settings

After enabling 2FA, you can manage your settings:
1

Access 2FA settings

Log in to mainwp.com/my-account and navigate to 2FA Settings.MainWP.com account page with 2FA Settings navigation
2

Manage options

From this page, you can:
  • Generate new backup codes
  • Show the QR code again (to add to another device)
  • Reset the authenticator app key
  • Change the authentication method to email

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Reset Your Password

1

Go to password reset page

Navigate to mainwp.com/my-account/lost-password.
2

Request reset email

Enter your username or email and click Reset password.Password reset form with username/email field
3

Check your email

Click the link in the password reset email you receive.Follow the link in the email you received
4

Create new password

Enter your new password twice and click Save.New password entry form with Save button

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Self-Check Checklist

  • 2FA enabled on MainWP.com account
  • Authenticator app configured (if using app-based 2FA)
  • Backup codes generated and stored securely
  • Successfully logged in with 2FA verification