Title: Simple report Two Factor Authentication problem
Last modified: December 12, 2024

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# Simple report Two Factor Authentication problem

 *  Resolved [hernan2022](https://wordpress.org/support/users/hernan2022/)
 * (@hernan2022)
 * [1 year, 5 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/simple-report-two-factor-authentication-problem/)
 * Hi, the plugin is great, I just wanted to report a small issue with the Two Factor
   Authentication
 * In a project the first thing I did was enable Two Factor Authentication ONLY 
   by App. I prefer it this way, I feel that enabling it by email is a vulnerability(
   I understand that it is a bit exaggerated, it is a very unfortunate scenario 
   to be hacked with WordPress password and at the same time be hacked in email)
 * But it makes sense to me aiming for maximum security to enable only the App as
   Two Factor Authentication. The thing is that the plugin doesn’t allow you to 
   finish setting up Two Factor Authentication with a single method
 * It took me a while to realize that this was the problem, I temporarily enabled
   email and finally left it as the only method of the app. The “continue” button
   is not clickable until you select two methods at least.
 * Maybe it’s not a bug and it’s an intentional decision on the part of the plugin,
   but if that were the case it should display a warning or force the enabling of
   at least two modes of Two Factor Authentication
 * If this is intentional, it should be better informed or prevent the user from
   selecting a single authentication method (I think that the possibility of a single
   method should be maintained, so that the only traditional way of logging in is
   with the physical phone in the pocket, on sinle App Method)
 * Thanks, greetings!

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 *  Plugin Support [chandelierrr](https://wordpress.org/support/users/shanedelierrr/)
 * (@shanedelierrr)
 * [1 year, 5 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/simple-report-two-factor-authentication-problem/#post-18215035)
 * Hi [@hernan2022](https://wordpress.org/support/users/hernan2022/),
 * First, let me thank you for sharing your feedback on Solid Security’s Two-Factor
   Authentication feature. I’m glad you found the plugin helpful!
 * I can confirm that the “Continue” button is indeed intended to be disabled during
   2FA Onboarding when a user opts for the Mobile App method only. This is in place
   in case the Mobile App method is unavailable during log-in or the user does not
   have access to the Mobile App.
 * Still, I completely understand your perspective on aiming for maximum security.
   There is actually an existing feature request for this in our internal tracking
   system, so I have added a vote for you there. We value your feedback, so if you
   have any follow-up suggestions for this, please let me know.
 * We appreciate your input!
 *  Thread Starter [hernan2022](https://wordpress.org/support/users/hernan2022/)
 * (@hernan2022)
 * [1 year, 5 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/simple-report-two-factor-authentication-problem/#post-18216037)
 * Thank you very much for your reply, I have actually thought about this myself
   and have decided to save emergency access codes. I have some ideas for forcing
   login in case I lose my smartphone (probably the easiest way is to delete the
   plugin via ftp) but it is an unnecessary complication or risk
 * It makes sense to have two ways to verify login, maybe the easiest thing would
   be to just tell the user that at least two verification modes are recommended
   or required. A simple notice in the settings should be enough
 * But in any case thanks for your reply, greetings

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 * Last reply from: [hernan2022](https://wordpress.org/support/users/hernan2022/)
 * Last activity: [1 year, 5 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/simple-report-two-factor-authentication-problem/#post-18216037)
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