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The steps are very simple as well as the configuration:
- You should have already YubiKey purchased and have it handy
- Download and install YubiKey plugin for WordPress
- Enable the YubiKey plugin
- Go to Settings > YubiKey section
- You will be provided with link to obtain API & ID key at the Yubico.com website
- Once you have the info, you enter the API & ID in the fields for the plugin and click Save Changes
- Log off and try to log on to your WordPress
You should have now additional line on login page for OTP where you can now use your YubiKey in order to login to WordPress.
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