Security shouldn’t feel like a chore. That’s the idea behind Nurdy Authenticator, a clean and modern WordPress plugin that brings Google Authenticator-style Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) directly to your login screen — with no clutter, no redirects, and no complicated setup.
If you manage a WordPress site with multiple users — or you simply want to protect your admin area from unauthorized access — 2FA is one of the most effective upgrades you can make. Passwords can be guessed or leaked. But a second factor? That’s yours alone.
That’s where Nurdy Authenticator comes in.
A Better 2FA Experience for WordPress
When most people think of adding 2FA to their site, they expect clunky form fields, broken flows, or frustrating compatibility issues. Nurdy Authenticator avoids all of that with a smooth, modern modal popup that appears immediately after a user logs in.
The moment a user enters their username and password, the plugin checks if 2FA is required. If so, the login form disappears and a modal window appears — clean and focused — prompting the user to enter a 6-digit code from their authenticator app.
If the user hasn’t set up their 2FA yet, the modal displays a QR code and secret key right there and then. No redirection. No setup wizard. Just scan and go.
Smart, Flexible Enforcement
One of the standout features of Nurdy Authenticator is how you can enforce 2FA exactly how you need it. You can require it for all users, enforce it by role (like admins or editors only), or toggle it user-by-user — perfect for teams or clients.
Each user has the option to self-enable or disable 2FA from their profile (if permitted), and administrators can enforce or reset a user’s 2FA setup at any time.
The plugin keeps things tidy in the WordPress admin area too, offering a simple settings page under the “Nurdy.” menu — no overengineered dashboards or walls of options. It’s there if you need it, out of the way if you don’t.
User-Friendly by Design
Behind the scenes, Nurdy Authenticator uses the time-based one-time password (TOTP) protocol — meaning it’s fully compatible with Google Authenticator, Authy, Microsoft Authenticator, 1Password, and most other popular apps.
Once a user has scanned the QR code and saved the secret to their app, the plugin does the rest. On each login, they’ll be prompted for their code. Enter the 6 digits, and they’re in.
It’s a process that feels fast, professional, and frictionless — because that’s how security should feel.
Resetting or Updating a User’s 2FA
Sometimes you need to reset a user’s authenticator — maybe they got a new phone, or lost access to their app. Nurdy Authenticator includes a “Reset Secret” button in the user’s profile. With one click (and a confirmation), a new QR code is generated and will be shown the next time they log in.
No support tickets. No panicked calls. Just clear, simple recovery.
Get Started Today
You can install Nurdy Authenticator like any other plugin — upload it to your WordPress site, activate it, and you’re ready to configure enforcement settings. There’s no need to install external libraries, no API keys, and no extra dependencies.
Security should be a default, not an afterthought — and with Nurdy Authenticator, it can be.
We’ll be sharing some screenshots and demo videos soon, so stay tuned. In the meantime, head to your WordPress dashboard and give it a try.
Download the latest version of Nurdy Authenticator directly from our website or search the WordPress Plugin Directory (coming soon).
Got feedback? Found a bug? Want to contribute? Reach out to us — we’d love to hear from you.
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