> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://mainwp-docs-openapi-6-1-5-fixes.mintlify.site/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # MainWP.com Login Security > Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) on your MainWP.com account and manage password security settings. Two-factor authentication (2FA) adds an extra layer of security to your MainWP.com account by requiring a second verification method beyond your password. ## What You'll Learn * How to enable 2FA on your MainWP.com account * How to manage 2FA settings * How to reset your account password *** ## Enable Two-Factor Authentication Log in to your account at [mainwp.com/my-account](https://mainwp.com/my-account/). You'll see a notice prompting 2FA configuration. MainWP.com account notice prompting 2FA configuration Click **Configure 2FA now** to proceed. Click **Configure 2FA**, then **Next Step**. Choose your verification method: * **One-time code via 2FA app** (authenticator app) * **One-time code via email** Animation showing 2FA method selection between authenticator app and email If using an authenticator app, scan the QR code or enter the code manually into your app (Google Authenticator, Authy, 1Password, etc.). Once your authenticator app displays a six-digit code, click **I'M READY**. Enter the code and click **Validate & Save**. Enter the code and click Validate & Save Generate and save a list of backup codes in case you lose access to your authenticator app. Option to generate backup codes for 2FA recovery Store backup codes securely. You'll need them if you lose access to your authenticator app. *** ## Manage 2FA Settings After enabling 2FA, you can manage your settings: Log in to [mainwp.com/my-account](https://mainwp.com/my-account/) and navigate to **2FA Settings**. MainWP.com account page with 2FA Settings navigation From this page, you can: * Generate new backup codes * Show the QR code again (to add to another device) * Reset the authenticator app key * Change the authentication method to email *** ## Reset Your Password Navigate to [mainwp.com/my-account/lost-password](https://mainwp.com/my-account/lost-password/). Enter your username or email and click **Reset password**. Password reset form with username/email field Click the link in the password reset email you receive. Follow the link in the email you received Enter your new password twice and click **Save**. New password entry form with Save button *** ## Self-Check Checklist * [ ] 2FA enabled on MainWP.com account * [ ] Authenticator app configured (if using app-based 2FA) * [ ] Backup codes generated and stored securely * [ ] Successfully logged in with 2FA verification *** ## Related Resources * [Two-Factor Authentication for MainWP Dashboard](/advanced/miscellaneous/how-to-add-two-factor-authentication-2fa-to-mainwp) - 2FA for your WordPress Dashboard * [MainWP Security](/getting-started/how-secure-is-the-mainwp-plugin) - Overall security practices