# How to Secure a WordPress Site

> To secure your WordPress site, hover over your Profile icon to access My Account, select Security from the left-side panel, and click Two-Step Authentication. Choose your preferred mode, tap Get Started, fill out the input fields, and click Continue. Finally, enter your verification code and click Enable.

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Apps: WordPress
Updated: 2026-10-05
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## Steps

1. Hover your mouse cursor over your 'Profile' icon and click 'My Account'.
2. Go to the left-side panel afterwards and then select 'Security' from the list of options.
3. Following that, click 'Two-Step Authentication' under the Security List.
4. Choose your preferred two-step authentication mode and then tap 'Get Started'.
5. Next, fill out the input fields with the necessary information. After that, click 'Continue'.
6. Finally, enter the verification code into the provided input field and then click 'Enable' to activate this security measure on your WordPress site. In case necessary, you may also generate backup codes afterwards for additional protection.