2FA security

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  leederrty97 · Member · Mar 6, 2017 at 10:43 am

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  “There are 1 user(s) who can publish but do not have 2FA enabled. 2FA will be forced for these users from April 7, 2017”.

  I got this message form wordpress” I know what 2FA means. But why should it be forced on me? And can you just explain how it works?

  Thanks

  The blog I need help with is: (visible only to logged in users)

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  tarmor21 · Member · Mar 6, 2017 at 10:48 am

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  I’m got the same message today. I don’t know why something I know NOTHING ABOUT should be forced on me. How about explaining what it is and why I should use it!

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  traianmitrica · Member · Mar 6, 2017 at 10:51 am

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  same here, not an idea what this is

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  willemdhaese · Member · Mar 6, 2017 at 10:52 am

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  2FA is short for two factor authentication, it is used for improved security.

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  wcieniu · Member · Mar 6, 2017 at 10:53 am

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  Another corpo-surprise forced on users (last year google destroyed panoramio.com), I expect the worst. Unless they enable to log in without mobile smartphone (using desktop app) I’ll be leaving wordpress. The one month notice period is ridiculous.

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  galois · Member · Mar 6, 2017 at 10:55 am

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  There is a main thread about this issue here:
  https://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/forced-two-step-authentication?replies=3

  BTW, I tagged that thread with the modlook tag for Staff assistance.

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  szeifertnatalia · Member · Mar 6, 2017 at 11:01 am

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  I got tis message too. What is 2FA?

  Thank you for help!

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  leederrty97 · Member · Mar 6, 2017 at 1:35 pm

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  2FA means two Factor Authentication. It is used to tighten the security of a website so that hackers won’t have access. I just dont know how it works. That is what I’m asking now. But I guess a code or something would be sent to your phone when trying to log in to your website. Bla bla bla….

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  leederrty97 · Member · Mar 6, 2017 at 1:54 pm

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  Phew! One WordPress staff, Ethis, just said the message was a “glitch” and has been corrected. I don’t have to use the 2FA by force. It’s optional! Can I shout hurray?