How to enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) on mainwp.com
Two-factor authentication (2FA) is a security process in which users provide two different authentication factors to verify themselves, enhancing protection by adding an additional layer of security beyond just a username and password.
This article explains how to enable and manage 2FA for your mainwp.com account.
Setting up 2FA
Once you log in to your mainwp.com account, you will be presented with this notice:
Click the Configure 2FA now button to proceed
On the following screen, click the Configure 2FA, then Next Step. Then, choose your method, One-time code via 2FA app or One-time code via email
For this example, we will choose One-time code via 2FA
Follow the instructions on the screen and either scan the QR code or enter the code manually into your authenticator app
Once you’ve created the entry in your authenticator app and you’ve received the six digit code, click the I’M READY button
Enter the code and click Validate & Save
Finally, you will be given the option to generate a list of backup codes in case you lose access to your authenticator app
Managing the 2FA settings
Login to your mainwp.com account at https://mainwp.com/my-account/
Navigate to 2FA Settings
From here, you can:
Generate a list of backup codes
Show the QR code again in case you want to add it to another 2FA app
Reset the authenticator app key
Change the authentication method to a one-time code via email
How to reset a password for your mainwp.com account
In order to reset the password for your mainwp.com account,
Navigate to https://mainwp.com/my-account/lost-password/
Enter your username or email and click the Reset password button
Follow the link in the email you received
Enter the new password twice and click the Save button
