Description
Protector adds a lightweight security layer to your WordPress site by “hiding” the default login page. By setting a secret term, only users who know the specific URL can access the login screen.
Any unauthorized attempt to access wp-login.php without your secret term will be automatically redirected to a custom URL of your choice, such as your homepage or an external site.
Key Features:
* Simple and lightweight (No Bloat).
* Integrated with WordPress Native UI.
* Prevents brute force attacks by hiding the entry point.
* Customizable redirect URL.
Screenshots
The main settings page using native WordPress UI.
Installation
- Upload the
protector-securityfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
- Navigate to the new “Protector” menu in your dashboard to configure your settings.
FAQ
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How do I use the plugin?
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- Go to the “Protector” menu.
- Check the ‘Enable Protection’ option.
- Enter the ‘Redirect URL’ where unauthorized users should be sent (e.g., https://google.com).
- Set your ‘Secret Term’ (e.g.,
mysecretaccess). - Save changes and copy your new login URL:
yoursite.com/wp-login.php?mysecretaccess.
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What if I forget my secret term?
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You can disable the plugin by renaming its folder via FTP or File Manager, which will restore the default
wp-login.phpaccess.
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Contributors & Developers
“Protector – Login Security & Hide Admin URL” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
Contributors
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Changelog
2.7.3
- Fix: Resolved “Too Many Redirects” error by switching to wp_redirect.
- Security: Added data sanitization and escaping for all inputs.
- Performance: Removed all external CSS/JS dependencies (FontAwesome/Grids).
- UI: Updated to use native WordPress UI and Dashicons.
2.6.0
- New Security Algorithm.
2.5.0
- Layout improvements and new security features.
2.0.0
- Layout fixed
- Links updated
1.0.0
- First release