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Is Your Blog Safe? One Security Feature You Must Have

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You wouldn’t leave your doors unlocked if you were the last one to leave the house, would you?

Would you give a stranger the password to your online banking account?

Would you share or give a stranger the password to your blog?

Protecting your blog is just as important as protecting your home and online bank accounts, yet many bloggers share personal details about themselves on their blogs and on social media, which can be a treasure trove for scammers. Be careful what information you share.

Before sharing any information, ask yourself, ‘Would I share this information with a complete stranger?’

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Adding this feature will give your blog an extra layer of security.

Although we’re all encouraged to use a strong password to protect our blogs, did you know that many blogging platforms, including WordPress, offer users an extra layer of security when it comes to protecting their blogs?

Two-factor authentication adds an extra layer of security by requiring you to enter a code or use another device in addition to your password. For example, you can use an app like Microsoft Authenticator or Google Authenticator to generate access codes for your blog.

WordPress offers users two-factor authentication security. Follow the guide below to set it up for your WordPress blog. For this example, I’m using an Apple iMac desktop computer.

How to set up two-step authentication for your WordPress blog.

  • In the top right of your blog, click on your profile picture/avatar.
  • Click on ‘Security‘ in the menu on the page’s left side.
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Click on the ‘Security’ tab.
  • Select the ‘Two-step Authentication‘ option.
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Select Two-Step Authentication
  • Select which method you would like to receive the two-step passcode generated by WordPress, and click the ‘Get Started‘ button.
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Click the ‘Get Started’ button.
  • Follow the onscreen instructions depending on your selected method to receive the WordPress two-step authentication passcode.
  • Once enabled, logging into WordPress.com will require you to enter a unique passcode generated by an app on your mobile device or sent via text after adding your username and password.
  • You will receive an email from WordPress confirming that two-step authentication has been enabled.
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You’ll get an email from WordPress confirming that two-step authentication has been set up for your blog.
  • That’s it! Access to your blog is now protected by an extra layer of security.

I’d recommend adding or checking that the recovery email address and recovery SMS number for your WordPress blog/account are also correct when switching on two-step authentication.

Are you making the most of Two-Step Authentication to safeguard your blog? Need guidance on setting it up? Share your best practices for securing your blog in the comments below.

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63 responses to “Is Your Blog Safe? One Security Feature You Must Have”

  1. Carol anne avatar
    Carol anne

    This is a good feature and I am glad it is offered, it makes sense to have it! X

    Reply
    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      I agree, Carol anne. We got to do all we can to stop the spammers and hackers.

      Reply
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  3. beetleypete avatar
    beetleypete

    I have had WP 2-step authentication by text message code for a good few years now. The only time it let me down was when I had forgotten to charge my phone.

    Best wishes, Pete.

    Reply
    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      Fortunately, I have an iPad and Apple watch too, so it usually works on at least one of them even if I’ve upgraded one of the items.

      Reply
  4. robbiesinspiration avatar
    robbiesinspiration

    Hi Hugh, this is useful to know. I’ve seen the Security tab but never investigated it.

    Reply
    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      It’s defiantly worth investigating, Robbie. The safety of blogs is something many bloggers take for granted with so many thinking ‘it’ll never happen to me.’ It may not, but we never know.

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        robbiesinspiration

        That is true. It’s best to avoid problems.

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      Thanks for the fantastic news, Janice.

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    EsmeSalon

    Hi Hugh, Great and very useful tip as always.
    Thanks so much for participating and sharing at SSPS 293. See you again next week!

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      I’m glad this post has been so helpful. Thanks Esme.

      Reply
  11. dgkaye avatar
    dgkaye

    Thanks for another great tip Hugh. I’d like to know if by adding the two-step, does that mean we have to do two logins to open our dashboards? :)

    Reply
    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      It depends, Debby. I went the SMS direction. After logging in, I now get a link sent to my phone (and Apple Watch). All I have to do is click on the link, and my blog then opens on my desktop. So no having to enter any passcodes.

      Reply
      1. dgkaye avatar
        dgkaye

        Thanks Hugh. I’m not a Mac user so it may be a tad different.

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        1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
          Hugh W. Roberts

          Yes, you’re right. Also, if you go or the app option, you’ll be sent a number code (usually 6 figures long) to open up your blog. I used to do that using an authentication app until I discovered I could open my blog (and computer) from my watch.

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            dgkaye

            Thanks again Hugh. :)

            Reply

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