# Overview

It is an extra layer of multi-factor authentication with email OTP, authenticator apps, SMS authentication, and backup recovery codes.

Navigate to Ultimate Security > Login Authentication

![ultimate security 2fa](https://docs.wpultimatesecurity.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2fa.png)

## 2FA Security Status

At the top of the page, you will find three key metrics:

![key metrics for 2fa](https://docs.wpultimatesecurity.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/key-metrics.png)

### Security Status 

- Indicates the 2FA system is active and working correctly

### Active Methods 

- See your 2FA options here. Click ‘Compare method’ to see a table at the bottom that explains the differences between each method.

### User Adoption

- Tracks how many users on your site have actually set up 2FA for their account.

## Quick Actions

This section provides shortcuts to manage your two-factor authentication settings:

![quick action for 2FA](https://docs.wpultimatesecurity.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/quick-action.png)

- Test 2FA: Verify your current setup by clicking here. You will be taken to a dashboard where you can choose to test either email or an authenticator app.

- Setup Wizard: Follow a guided flow to configure 2FA. You can select email OTP or an authenticator app. The wizard walks you through Level -> Method -> Roles -> Review steps before leading you to the final configuration page.

- View User Status: See which users on your site currently have 2FA enabled.

- Audit Logs: Review a history of authentication events and activities

## Authentication Methods

This section helps you compare the two available security methods to decide which one to use.

![2fa active method](https://docs.wpultimatesecurity.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2fa-active-method.png)

- Email Verification: This method is easy to set up and does not require any extra applications.

- Authenticator App (Recommended): This option is very secure and easy to use. It requires a smartphone.

You can view the security rating, pros, and cons for each method. To start setting up a method, click the Configure button.

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Source: https://docs.wpultimatesecurity.com/docs/two-factor-authentication/two-factor-authentication-overview/