Login Security

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Overview

Comprehensive login protection including attempt limiting, brute-force prevention, and security customization.

Features

  • Login Attempt Limiting — Lockout after X failed attempts
  • IP-Based Tracking — Uses transients for lockout data
  • XML-RPC Auth Disable — Block authentication via XML-RPC
  • App Passwords Disable — Prevent API key generation
  • Generic Error Messages — Hide whether username exists
  • Custom Login Logo — Replace WordPress logo
  • Custom Login Colors — Background and form styling
  • Lockout Logging — Track blocked IPs and usernames

Configuration

  • max_attempts — 5 → Attempts before lockout
  • lockout_duration — 15 → Lockout duration in minutes
  • disable_xmlrpc_auth — true → Block XML-RPC authentication
  • hide_login_errors — true → Show generic error messages