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How to log into WordPress when you can’t retrieve a Two-Factor Authentication code

Posted on January 14, 2023

Do you run a blog or website that’s powered by WordPress?

If so, you’re probably aware that hackers are constantly trying to break into WordPress sites and take them over so they can use them for nefarious purposes.

As you know, using a strong password will help prevent hackers from breaking in to your site’s WordPress Dashboard, but enabling Two-Factor Authentication on your account will add an extra, even stronger layer of protection.  [Read more…]

Why you need to lock down your email account tight

Posted on November 20, 2022

Have you ever stopped to consider just how important your email account is?

Like most people you probably use email to send messages to friends and family members and receive updates from the various services you’ve signed up for.

But did you know that your email account is one of the most import online accounts you’ll ever use?

In fact, after your online banking account and your PayPal account, your email account is probably THE most important account you have.  [Read more…]

Q&A: How does Two-Factor Authentication work?

Posted on September 28, 2022

Question from Mary:  I’ve been reading your blog for a while and several of your posts recommend using something called Two-Factor Authentication.

How exactly does that work? I’m confused.

And is it really something I need to use?  [Read more…]

Q&A: How should I handle Two-Factor Authentication when I switch phones?

Posted on December 3, 2021

Question from Tina:  I currently use the Google Authenticator app on my phone to retrieve the Two-Factor Authentication codes for logging into my online accounts.

I’m getting ready to buy a new phone and I want to make sure I won’t do something that gets me logged out of my accounts with no way to retrieve the codes to log back in.

Is there a simple way to transfer the Google Authenticator app to a new phone without messing everything up in the process?  [Read more…]

How to enable Two-Factor Authentication on your Facebook account

Posted on November 28, 2021

Your Facebook account is a huge target for hackers for a lot of reasons such as targeting you for identity theft, harassing your Facebook friends in your name, and many others.

There are several things you can do to lock down your account such as choosing a strong, yet easy to remember password, but to really to secure your Facebook account from hackers you need to enable Two-Factor Authentication.

Two-Factor Authentication works like this: [Read more…]

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