Two-Factor Authentication SMS (2FA) is available on WP SMS for verifying customers’ mobile. You can use it just in the WordPress default login and WooCommerce checkout forms.
2FA for WordPress
WordPress 2FA allows you to verify your mobile number by sending a one-time password to the users that entered the mobile number. You can verify your mobile number on the WordPress default form.
To use this feature, follow the below instruction:
- First, go to WP SMS.
- Second, navigate to Settings.
- Then, click on 2FA & Login and check out the options.
Login with SMS
If you are using the WordPress default form, you can log in with 2FA by verifying your mobile number in the login form.
2FA Method
This option lets you choose the method of using 2FA. You can enable it for all users, or it can be optional and choosable by users.
2FA Run-time
Here you can set a run-time for 2FA.
Message Content
In this field, you can write the message for your 2FA SMS.
2FA for WooCommerce
WooCommerce SMS Verification in the checkout form is available on WP SMS, and you can use it if you have installed the WooCommerce plugin.
Follow the below steps to change the options:
- First, go to WP SMS.
- Second, navigate to Settings.
- Then, click on WooCommerce and then go to Mobile Verification section.
Status
Set this option to active so that you can have OTP Verification on Orders. But, make sure the mobile field should be activated.
Countries Whitelist
You can add some countries to be included on your OTP list.
Retries Expire Time in Hours
Here you can set a time for retrying sending SMS once the users reached max retries.
SMS Text
In this field, you can write the message for your OTP SMS.
FAQ
- Do I need the pro pack to enable the automatic sending of an SMS for an order placed online? WooCommerce verification on orders is available only on our pro version. Make sure your license is activated.
- Can I auto-send an SMS after a customer has completed his order online? Yes, it is possible to do that.
- Is the 2FA SMS Verification with WooCommerce checkout form available on the plugin? Yes, it is available on both versions of the plugin.
- Can I send 2FA with any form I want? Like Contact Form 7? No, 2FA only can be sent through WordPress default form & WooCommerce checkout.
- Does this feature have the ability to log in via phone number with 2FA for WooCommerce? Please note that login with mobile differs from OTP. As you know, 2FA means One-Time Password.
- Is there any way to autofill the 2FA Mobile Field from Billing Phone Field? No, it is not possible to do that.
- How can I send 2FA SMS mobile verification with other plugins (like the bookly plugin) and WooCommerce? If the plugin uses the WooCommerce checkout form, it’s possible, and there is a popup form.
You can check out all frequently asked questions for WP SMS here.