Title: Email OTP Login with default login form
Author: Lalit Yadav
Published: <strong>June 12, 2025</strong>
Last modified: August 5, 2025

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# Email OTP Login with default login form

 By [Lalit Yadav](https://profiles.wordpress.org/webnotics/)

[Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/email-otp-login-with-default-login-form.1.0.3.zip)

 * [Details](https://wordpress.org/plugins/email-otp-login-with-default-login-form/#description)
 * [Reviews](https://wordpress.org/plugins/email-otp-login-with-default-login-form/#reviews)
 *  [Installation](https://wordpress.org/plugins/email-otp-login-with-default-login-form/#installation)
 * [Development](https://wordpress.org/plugins/email-otp-login-with-default-login-form/#developers)

 [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/email-otp-login-with-default-login-form/)

## Description

This plugin enhances the default WordPress login security by adding a One-Time Password(
OTP) verification step via email:

 * Users log in with their regular email/username and password.
 * If credentials are valid, an OTP is generated and emailed to the user.
 * A popup is shown on the same login page (`wp-login.php`) to enter the OTP.
 * Once the correct OTP is entered, the user is logged in.

To help you get started, there’s a comprehensive video tutorial available that guides
you through the process of setting.

### Features

 * Secure login via OTP sent to user’s email.
 * Role-based OTP enforcement.
 * Uses native wp-login.php form — no custom forms required.
 * Session-based OTP handling for security.
 * Expiring OTP (default: 40 seconds).
 * No third-party dependencies.

### Donate

If you find this plugin useful and want to support its development, you can make
a donation via the following link:

[Donate Here](https://donate.stripe.com/3cI5kE7sv6ex30s5LB5kk2x)

Your donation helps to ensure that this plugin remains free and receives regular
updates!

### Credits

The plugin development was supported by [webnotics], [sumitkamboj53]. Contributions
and feedback are always welcome.

### Documentation and Support

**[Documentation](https://webnotics.org/email-otp-login-with-default-login-form/)**

For detailed documentation, visit https://webnotics.org/email-otp-login-with-default-
login-form/ For support, please contact us at [support@webnotics.solutions](https://wordpress.org/plugins/email-otp-login-with-default-login-form/support@webnotics.solutions?output_format=md).

### License

This plugin is licensed under the GPLv2 or later.

## Screenshots

[⌊OTP entry modal on wp-login.php.⌉⌊OTP entry modal on wp-login.php.⌉[

OTP entry modal on wp-login.php.

[⌊Role-based OTP settings page in WordPress admin.⌉⌊Role-based OTP settings page
in WordPress admin.⌉[

Role-based OTP settings page in WordPress admin.

[⌊Error message when OTP is invalid or expired⌉⌊Error message when OTP is invalid
or expired⌉[

Error message when OTP is invalid or expired

## Installation

 1. Upload the plugin files to the `/wp-content/plugins/email-otp-login-with-default-
    login-form` directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen
    directly.
 2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress.
 3. Navigate to **Settings  Email OTP Settings** to select which user roles require
    OTP login verification.

## FAQ

### Does this plugin work with custom login forms?

No. This plugin is designed to work only with the default `wp-login.php` form.

### Can I enable OTP only for specific roles?

Yes. Go to **Settings  Email OTP Settings** and select the roles you want to enforce
OTP for.

### Is the OTP stored securely?

OTP is stored in the PHP session temporarily and cleared after use or expiration.

### What happens if the OTP expires?

The user will be redirected back to the login page and asked to log in again.

## Reviews

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### 󠀁[Nice, Great plugin with email otp login](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/nice-great-plugin-with-email-otp-login/)󠁿

 [shadaborg](https://profiles.wordpress.org/shadaborg/) June 17, 2025

This is the great plugin, easy to work and smooth.

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### 󠀁[Great plugin for secure OTP-Based login!](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/great-plugins-for-secure-otp-based-login/)󠁿

 [Deepak Kushwah](https://profiles.wordpress.org/deepakkushwah982/) June 17, 2025

One of the best plugins for adding email otp verification to WordPress. It’s lightweight,
easy to use and doesn’t require any external service. Great for boosting login security
while keeping things simple for users.

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### 󠀁[Exceptional Plugin with Outstanding Support Team](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/exceptional-plugin-with-outstanding-support-team-2/)󠁿

 [ghanshyamagra](https://profiles.wordpress.org/ghanshyamagra/) June 16, 2025

This plugin is truly a game-changer! The Email OTP Login with the default login 
form works flawlessly — fast, secure, and incredibly user-friendly. It simplifies
the login process for users who prefer not to deal with passwords, and the integration
with the default form is seamless. What sets this plugin apart is the exceptional
support team behind it. They are responsive, knowledgeable, and genuinely committed
to helping users. I had a few setup questions, and their team went above and beyond
to assist me quickly and professionally. If you’re looking for a reliable, secure,
and well-supported solution for OTP-based login, look no further. This plugin delivers
on all fronts!

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### 󠀁[A Simple Yet Powerful Security Enhancement for WordPress Logins](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/a-simple-yet-powerful-security-enhancement-for-wordpress-logins/)󠁿

 [Riddhi Sharma](https://profiles.wordpress.org/riddhisharma/) June 13, 2025

Email OTP Login with Default Login Form” is an excellent plugin that adds an essential
layer of security to your WordPress login process without disrupting the default
login experience. It’s especially useful for site owners who want to secure their
user accounts with One-Time Password (OTP) verification—without the complexity of
third-party authentication systems.

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### 󠀁[Best plugin for login with email otp](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/best-plugin-for-login-with-email-otp/)󠁿

 [sumitkamboj53](https://profiles.wordpress.org/sumitkamboj53/) June 13, 2025

A highly trusted plugin for adding OTP verification to login. It supports both email.

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### 󠀁[Minimal setup, maximum impact.](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/minimal-setup-maximum-impact/)󠁿

 [gauravupadhyay11](https://profiles.wordpress.org/gauravupadhyay11/) June 13, 2025

Adding email OTP was super easy. Love that I can choose which user roles get it.
Keeps my admin area safer without overcomplicating things.

 [ Read all 6 reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/email-otp-login-with-default-login-form/reviews/)

## Contributors & Developers

“Email OTP Login with default login form” is open source software. The following
people have contributed to this plugin.

Contributors

 *   [ Lalit Yadav ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/webnotics/)
 *   [ sumitkamboj53 ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/sumitkamboj53/)

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### Interested in development?

[Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/email-otp-login-with-default-login-form/),
check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/email-otp-login-with-default-login-form/),
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## Changelog

#### 1.0.0

 * Initial release with OTP popup, email sending, and expiration logic

#### 1.0.2

_Release Date 17th June 2025_
 * Update email template design *

#### 1.0.3

_Release Date 1st Aug 2025_
 * Modified existing actions and filters related to 
the Email Login OTP system for improved flexibility and developer customization.*

## Meta

 *  Version **1.0.3**
 *  Last updated **1 year ago**
 *  Active installations **50+**
 *  WordPress version ** 5.0 or higher **
 *  Tested up to **6.8.8**
 *  PHP version ** 7.2 or higher **
 * Tags
 * [email verification](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/email-verification/)[login](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/login/)
   [otp](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/otp/)[security](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/security/)
   [two factor](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/two-factor/)
 *  [Advanced View](https://wordpress.org/plugins/email-otp-login-with-default-login-form/advanced/)

## Ratings

 5 out of 5 stars.

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## Contributors

 *   [ Lalit Yadav ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/webnotics/)
 *   [ sumitkamboj53 ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/sumitkamboj53/)

## Support

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