You're just moments away from eliminating the hassle and risk of passwords from WordPress. This setup wizard will guide you through the setup and configuration process with LaunchKey.
If you haven't done so already, you'll need to install the FREE LaunchKey Mobile Authenticator on your smartphone or tablet. LaunchKey Mobile Authenticator is available in the Apple App Store or Google Play.
If you need help, or just want to learn more about the LaucnhKey Mobile Authenticator, check out our Mobile App Guide.
When you're ready to begin, click the button below.
Begin SetupSelect the configuration method:
LaunchKey MFA
Use this wizard for configuring a standard multi-factor implementation. If you are not sure which option to choose, this is likely the correct option.
Start MFA WizardLaunchKey Single Sign On
Use this wizard if you are adding this site to your LaunchKey Single Sign On implementation.
Start SSO WizardManual Configuration
Manually configure your site without any assistance from the Wizard.
Configure ManuallyEasy Setup is the quick and easy way to set up your WordPress site using the LaunchKey Mobile Authenticator. If your mobile device has Easy Setup, it is highly suggected you choose that optopin.
Easy Setup
This wizard require Easy Setup to be available on your device. If you have a menu item named Easy Setup in the main menu for the LaunchKey Mobile authenticator, you may select this option.
Easy SetupClassic Wizard
Use this option if you do not have Easy Setup on your LaunchKey Mobile Authenticator or are having issues completing the setup with Easy Setup.
Classic Wizard SetupIf you LaunchKey Mobile Authenticator has Easy Setup in the main menu, select the menu item and click Next; otherwise, No Easy Setup.
1. Click the Load button to generate the QR Code for the mobile device.
2. Scan the QR Code and follow the prompts. When that process is completed, click Next
Follow these steps:
1. In a new browser tab or window, navigate to https://dashboard.launchkey.com
2. In the input field, enter the LaunchKey username you chose previously and press enter
3. An authorization request will be pushed to your mobile device. Approve the request within LaunchKey Mobile by sliding the LaunchKey icon up Details
With LaunchKey, instead of providing a website or application with a password for login, an authentication request is pushed to your mobile device for you to authorize through the LaunchKey mobile app. Once you authenticate and authorize the request through LaunchKey Mobile, you will be automatically logged in. You will use LaunchKey Mobile to log in to WordPress in the same manner.
For more details on how to use receive & respond to requests using LaunchKey Mobile, visit: https://docs.launchkey.com/user/mobile-app-guide/launch-requests.html
To ensure your WordPress site can communicate with the LaunchKey service, you need to create a LaunchKey Application within Dashboard. An Application represents your WordPress site within LaunchKey, and it's where you can manage and configure the way your WordPress site interacts with the LaunchKey API and users, as well as where you'll find keys and other LaunchKey data.
Follow these steps:
1. Create a new Application by navigating to https://dashboard.launchkey.com/my/newapp
2. Choose a name, description, and avatar that represents this WordPress site. Details
This information will be visible to LaunchKey users anytime they receive a login request from your WordPress site. You can change these details at anytime.
Name - Enter a unique name that reflects the name or URL of this WordPress site
Description - (optional) Enter a brief description
Avatar - (optional) Upload a GIF, JPG, or PNG image that represents your WordPress site or branding
3. Submit the form by clicking the Create Application button. Details
Read and agree to the Developer Terms of Service, and then click Create Application to submit the form.
Once you've completed and submitted the form, click the Next button to move on.
Once a login authorization request has been sent to your user, your WordPress site will leverage a technology called Server Side Events to wait for an authorization response from your user. To do this, your Application will post resonses to your WordPress site using the Callback URL below. Add this URL to the configuration options of your Application. View less
Your Callback URL is:
%%%callback_url%%%
Follow these instructions:
1. If you're not already on the details page of your new Application, click on the menu icon within Dashboard, select Applications, and click on the name of the Application you just created.
2. In the General tab within the Configuration section, copy and paste the URL above into the input next to Callback URL.
Changes to your Application are saved automatically. Click Next to proceed.
Follow these steps:
After you've supplied the 3 keys needed above, click the Next button to save these keys and proceed.
In order to verify that your WordPress site can now initiate authorization requests using LaunchKey, initiate a request by entering your LaunchKey username below, click Verify, and authorize the request on your mobile device. An authorization request will be pushed to your mobile device containing the Application name, description, and avatar you chose earlier.
Processing
Congratulations! You have successfully configured the LaunchKey WordPress Plugin!
Congrats, LaunchKey has been configured with your WordPress site.
To log in to WordPress with LaunchKey, simply submit the login form with your standard WordPress username, %%%wp_username%%%.
Other users of this WordPress site may activate LaunchKey by enabling LaunchKey within their WordPress profile section. Please notify them accordingly.
Until the remaining users of your WordPress site activate LaunchKey for their user account, they will need to click the Show Password Field link on the login form to enter the password for their user.
Click the Finish button below to proceed to the standard settings and configuration page.
Follow these steps:
1. In a new browser tab or window, navigate to https://dashboard.launchkey.com
2. In the input field, enter the LaunchKey username you chose previously and press enter
3. An authorization request will be pushed to your mobile device. Approve the request within LaunchKey Mobile by sliding the LaunchKey icon up Details
With LaunchKey, instead of providing a website or application with a password for login, an authentication request is pushed to your mobile device for you to authorize through the LaunchKey mobile app. Once you authenticate and authorize the request through LaunchKey Mobile, you will be automatically logged in. You will use LaunchKey Mobile to log in to WordPress in the same manner.
For more details on how to use receive & respond to requests using LaunchKey Mobile, visit: https://docs.launchkey.com/user/mobile-app-guide/launch-requests.html
Okay, let's verify that your WordPress site has access to the required PHP extenstions
Your site has he required extensions. Press "Next" to continue...
Your site does not have the required extensions. Press "Back" to select another option...
A single Sign-On profile tells LaunchKey how to interact with your WordPress site.
Follow these steps:
1. Navigate to Organizations in the LaunchKey Dashboard.
2. Create a new Organization. Existing Organizations can skip to step 3. Details
Follow these steps to create a new Organization.
3. Add a Single Sign On Profile for your WordPress site. Details
Follow these steps to create a new Single Sign On profile.
4. Configure the SSO Profile for your WordPress site. Details
Follow these steps to configure the newly created Single Sign On profile for your WordPress site.
%%%sso_post_url%%%
Once you've completed the Single Sign On profile, click the Next button to move on.
Your WordPress site needs know how to communicate with LaunchKey for single Sign-On.
Follow these steps:
After you've supplied the Single Sign On profile file location above, click the Next button to save the profile data and proceed.
The Single Sign On profile needs to map you user in its LaunchKey Organization with the user the WordPress site.
Follow these steps:
1. From the Single Sign On profile, click on the Users tab.
2. Enter the value %%%wp_username%%%
in the input box next
to your user in the list.
3. Click the Save button or remove focus from the input box to save the mapping.
Congrats, LaunchKey Single Sign On and your WordPress site have been configured. To log in to WordPress with LaunchKey Single Sign On, simply click the "Login with LaunchKey" button on the login form.
Other users of this WordPress site can be mapped with users in the Organization. Details
Follow these steps to map additional users:
Click the Finish button below to proceed to the standard settings and configuration page.