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The Easy Basic Authentication plugin provides a simple method to add basic authentication to your WordPress site. You can enable basic authentication for the entire site or only for the admin area by setting a custom username and password. Secure your site by restricting access only to authorized users.
Try it on a free mock site: <a href="https://tastewp.org/plugins/easy-basic-authentication/" rel="nofollow ugc">click here</a>
<h3>Key Features</h3>
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Simple Configuration: With Easy Basic Authentication, you can easily set up basic authentication for your entire website or specifically for the admin area. Set a custom username and password to ensure secure access.
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Admin Area Protection: If you wish to restrict access to your WordPress admin area, Easy Basic Authentication allows you to do so quickly and effectively. Only users with the correct credentials will be able to access this critical part of your site.
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Entire site protection: If you wish, there is an option to extend the access limitation to the entire site and not just for your WordPress admin area, Easy Basic authentication allows you to do this quickly and effectively. Only users with the correct credentials will be able to access this critical part of your site.
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Failed Access Logging: The plugin keeps track of failed login attempts, helping you identify unauthorized access attempts. This is particularly useful for monitoring your site’s security.
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Access Log: If you choose to enable this feature, Easy Basic Authentication allows you to log successful logins, providing a comprehensive overview of login activities on your site.
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Easy Management: The plugin’s intuitive interface makes it simple to manage basic authentication settings. You can easily enable or disable basic authentication and adjust credentials to suit your needs.
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Email Alert Functionality: Easy Basic Authentication includes an email alert feature to notify you of unauthorized access attempts. You can receive email alerts when someone tries to access your site without proper credentials.
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White List Functionality: Easy Basic Authentication now includes a White List feature, allowing you to specify trusted IP addresses exempt from basic authentication. Configure this list to grant immediate access to known users or systems without requiring credentials, enhancing convenience while maintaining security.
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Protect your WordPress site with basic authentication quickly and reliably. Easy Basic Authentication gives you control to ensure that only authorized users can access your online resources. Maintain your site’s security and prevent unwanted access today with Easy Basic Authentication.
<h3>Usage</h3>
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<li>Visit the plugin settings page to configure your desired basic authentication options.</li>
<li>Choose whether to enable basic authentication for the entire site or just the admin area.</li>
<li>Set a custom username and password for secure access.</li>
<li>Monitor failed access attempts and access logs for added security.</li>
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<h3>Troubleshooting: Resetting Basic Authentication</h3>
If you’re having trouble logging in due to the basic authentication, you can reset it and regain access by following these steps:
1 Connect to your website via FTP. 
2 Navigate to the plugin directory:
<pre>wp-content/plugins/easy-basic-authentication/class/</pre>
3 Locate the file:
<pre>easy-basic-authentication-class.php</pre>
4 Find the following line:
<pre>add_action( 'init', array($this,'basic_auth_admin') );</pre>
5 Comment out that line by adding a <code>#</code> at the beginning:
<pre>#add_action( 'init', array($this,'basic_auth_admin') );</pre>
6 Save the file and re-upload it to your server.
This will disable the basic authentication temporarily, allowing you to log in. Once logged in, you can adjust the plugin settings as needed.
If you need further assistance, feel free to reach out.
<h3>GitHub Repository</h3>
You can find the source code and contribute to the project on GitHub: <a href="https://github.com/Ellusu/easy-basic-authentication" rel="nofollow ugc">Easy Basic Authentication on GitHub</a>

Easy Basic Authentication – Add basic auth to site or admin area

Secure your WordPress site with easy and effective basic authentication. Restrict access, monitor attempts, and enhance security.

Fahad Mahmood

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Author: <a href="https://www.androidbubbles.com/contact" rel="nofollow ugc">Fahad Mahmood</a> 
Project URI: <a href="https://www.androidbubbles.com/extends/wordpress/plugins/injection-guard" rel="nofollow ugc">https://www.androidbubbles.com/extends/wordpress/plugins/injection-guard</a> 
License: GPL v3
Injection Guard is a WordPress plugin designed to block malicious query string attacks and suspicious URL parameters. It logs all incoming attempts, blocks harmful parameters, and adds extra security intelligence to your WordPress admin—like user session tracking and capability audit.
The plugin uses the <code>ig_</code> prefix for database keys and functions, follows WordPress coding standards, and supports multiple languages. It’s compatible with pretty permalinks and helps in securing your site from automated bots and manual attacks.
<h3>Method A (Admin Panel)</h3>
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<li>Login to WordPress Admin > Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin</li>
<li>Upload the ZIP file and activate the plugin</li>
<li>Go to Settings > IG Settings and click “Save Settings”</li>
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<h3>Method B (Manual Upload)</h3>
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<li>Download and unzip the plugin package</li>
<li>Upload the folder to <code>/wp-content/plugins/injection-guard/</code></li>
<li>Activate the plugin from the WordPress Dashboard</li>
<li>Visit Settings > IG Settings to configure</li>
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<h3>Features</h3>
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<li>Logs all unique query strings attempting to penetrate your website</li>
<li>Blocks malicious or unknown query parameters</li>
<li>Tracks login, logout, session start and duration per user</li>
<li>Capability audit report for all WordPress users</li>
<li>Multi-language support (FR, DE, ES)</li>
<li>Bootstrap-based admin UI and dashboard</li>
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<h3>License</h3>
This plugin is free software licensed under the GNU GPL v2 or later.
You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License along with this plugin. If not, see <a href="http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html" rel="nofollow ugc">http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html</a>.

Injection Guard

Using this plugin, you can check the query variables which are incoming to your website for injection purpose.

A good tool to keep an eye on

This plugin blocks all unauthorized and irrelevant requests through query strings and provides extended session tracking and capability audit.

Easy Basic Authentication – Add basic auth to site or admin area vs Injection Guard