When you use two-factor authentication (2FA) on your WordPress website, you need the username, password, and a one-time code to login. The one-time code can be generated by an app, sent to you over email, or generated by a third party specialized device. However, how can you still login if you not have access to the 2FA app, or the mailbox where the 2FA code was sent? Is there a fail safe backup plan?

In this post, we’ll talk a little more about why you should consider adding a WordPress activity log plugin to your website. Then we’ll explore five of the top options, before showing you how to get started with WP Activity Log, the plugin which we chose to work with.