Matteo Enna

ashkanahmadi

<p>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.</p>
<p><strong>Try it on a free mock site: <a href="https://tastewp.org/plugins/easy-basic-authentication/" rel="nofollow ugc">click here</a></strong></p>
<h3>Key Features</h3>
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<p><strong>Simple Configuration:</strong> 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.</p>
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<p><strong>Admin Area Protection:</strong> 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.</p>
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<p><strong>Entire site protection:</strong> 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.</p>
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<p><strong>Failed Access Logging:</strong> The plugin keeps track of failed login attempts, helping you identify unauthorized access attempts. This is particularly useful for monitoring your site’s security.</p>
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<p><strong>Access Log:</strong> 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.</p>
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<p><strong>Easy Management:</strong> 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.</p>
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<p><strong>Email Alert Functionality:</strong> 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.</p>
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<p><strong>White List Functionality:</strong> 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.</p>
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<p>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.</p>
<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>
<p>If you’re having trouble logging in due to the basic authentication, you can reset it and regain access by following these steps:</p>
<p>1 <strong>Connect to your website via FTP.</strong><br />
2 <strong>Navigate to the plugin directory:</strong></p>
<pre>wp-content/plugins/easy-basic-authentication/class/</pre>
<p>3 <strong>Locate the file:</strong></p>
<pre>easy-basic-authentication-class.php</pre>
<p>4 <strong>Find the following line:</strong></p>
<pre>add_action( 'init', array($this,'basic_auth_admin') );</pre>
<p>5 <strong>Comment out that line</strong> by adding a <code>#</code> at the beginning:</p>
<pre>#add_action( 'init', array($this,'basic_auth_admin') );</pre>
<p>6 <strong>Save the file</strong> and re-upload it to your server.</p>
<p>This will disable the basic authentication temporarily, allowing you to log in. Once logged in, you can adjust the plugin settings as needed.</p>
<p>If you need further assistance, feel free to reach out.</p>
<h3>GitHub Repository</h3>
<p>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></p>


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.

MonarchWP

Delower Hossain

<p><strong>Simple Disable XML-RPC</strong> is a lightweight, powerful WordPress plugin that gives you complete control over your site’s XML-RPC functionality. Protect your WordPress site from brute force attacks, DDoS attempts, and other XML-RPC security vulnerabilities with just one click.</p>
<h3>🔒 Why Disable XML-RPC?</h3>
<p>XML-RPC is a remote communication protocol that allows external applications to interact with your WordPress site. While useful for some services, it’s frequently exploited by attackers for:</p>
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<li><strong>Brute Force Attacks</strong> – Automated password guessing attempts</li>
<li><strong>DDoS Attacks</strong> – Overwhelming your server with requests</li>
<li><strong>Resource Exhaustion</strong> – Slowing down your website</li>
<li><strong>Pingback Vulnerabilities</strong> – Exploiting pingback features</li>
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<h3>✨ Key Features</h3>
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<li><strong>🎯 One-Click Control</strong> – Modern toggle switch interface (NEW in v1.4.0)</li>
<li><strong>🔐 Enhanced Security</strong> – Block XML-RPC attacks instantly</li>
<li><strong>⚡ Improved Performance</strong> – Reduce server load and resource usage</li>
<li><strong>🎨 Beautiful Admin Interface</strong> – Clean, modern card-based design (NEW in v1.4.0)</li>
<li><strong>🌐 Translation Ready</strong> – Fully internationalized and translation-ready</li>
<li><strong>📱 Mobile Responsive</strong> – Settings page works perfectly on all devices</li>
<li><strong>🧹 Clean Uninstall</strong> – Removes all data when uninstalled</li>
<li><strong>⚙️ Developer Friendly</strong> – Well-coded, follows WordPress standards</li>
<li><strong>🔄 Regular Updates</strong> – Actively maintained and tested with latest WordPress versions</li>
<li><strong>💯 Lightweight</strong> – No bloat, minimal impact on your site</li>
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<h3>🆕 What’s New in Version 1.4.0</h3>
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<li>✅ Modern toggle switch replaces old checkbox</li>
<li>✅ Beautiful card-based admin interface</li>
<li>✅ Enhanced security with proper sanitization</li>
<li>✅ Better code organization (OOP approach)</li>
<li>✅ Improved accessibility and UX</li>
<li>✅ Removes X-Pingback header when disabled</li>
<li>✅ Fixed activation redirect for bulk installations</li>
<li>✅ Better mobile responsive design</li>
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<h3>🎯 Perfect For</h3>
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<li>Security-focused website owners</li>
<li>Sites that don’t use mobile apps or remote publishing</li>
<li>Sites experiencing XML-RPC attacks</li>
<li>Performance-conscious administrators</li>
<li>Anyone wanting better control over WordPress features</li>
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<h3>🔧 How It Works</h3>
<p>This plugin uses the native WordPress <code>xmlrpc_enabled</code> filter to safely disable XML-RPC without modifying core files. Simply activate the plugin, toggle the switch on the settings page, and you’re protected!</p>
<h3>⚠️ Important Note</h3>
<p>Disabling XML-RPC may affect:<br />
* WordPress mobile apps<br />
* Jetpack (some features)<br />
* Remote publishing tools<br />
* Pingbacks and trackbacks<br />
* Third-party services that rely on XML-RPC</p>
<p>Only disable XML-RPC if you don’t use these features.</p>
<h3>🤝 Contributing & Bug Reports</h3>
<p>Bug reports and pull requests are welcome on <a href="https://github.com/WordPress-Satkhira-Community/simple-disable-xml-rpc" rel="nofollow ugc">GitHub</a>. Help us make this plugin better!</p>
<h3>💝 Support the Development</h3>
<p>If you find this plugin helpful, please consider:<br />
* ⭐ <a href="https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/simple-disable-xml-rpc/reviews/" rel="ugc">Rating it 5 stars</a><br />
* 🐛 <a href="https://github.com/WordPress-Satkhira-Community/simple-disable-xml-rpc/issues" rel="nofollow ugc">Reporting bugs</a><br />
* 💬 <a href="https://github.com/WordPress-Satkhira-Community/simple-disable-xml-rpc/issues" rel="nofollow ugc">Suggesting features</a><br />
* ☕ <a href="https://www.wpsatkhira.com/donate" rel="nofollow ugc">Buying us a coffee</a></p>
<h3>Privacy Policy</h3>
<p>Simple Disable XML-RPC does not:</p>
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<li>Collect any user data</li>
<li>Store any personal information</li>
<li>Make external API calls</li>
<li>Use cookies or tracking</li>
<li>Send data to third parties</li>
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<p>The plugin only stores one setting in your WordPress database: whether XML-RPC is enabled or disabled.</p>
<h3>Support</h3>
<p>Need help? We’re here for you!</p>
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<li>📖 <a href="https://www.wpsatkhira.com" rel="nofollow ugc">Documentation</a></li>
<li>💬 <a href="https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/simple-disable-xml-rpc/" rel="ugc">Support Forum</a></li>
<li>🐛 <a href="https://github.com/WordPress-Satkhira-Community/simple-disable-xml-rpc/issues" rel="nofollow ugc">Report Bugs</a></li>
<li>⭐ <a href="https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/simple-disable-xml-rpc/reviews/" rel="ugc">Rate Plugin</a></li>
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<h3>Credits</h3>
<p>Developed with ❤️ by <a href="https://www.wpsatkhira.com" rel="nofollow ugc">WordPress Satkhira Community</a></p>
<p><strong>Contributors:</strong><br />
* <a href="https://profiles.wordpress.org/wpdelower/" rel="nofollow ugc">wpdelower</a><br />
* <a href="https://profiles.wordpress.org/monarchwp23/" rel="nofollow ugc">monarchwp23</a></p>
<p>Special thanks to all our users and contributors who help make this plugin better!</p>


Simple Disable XML-RPC | Reduce Brute Force & DDOS Attacks


A must needed plugin to disable XML-RPC and it's working fine right after enabling it.


Simple yet must needed


It's one of my go to plugin to make extra security layer. Thanks for this great plugin buddy. 


Very easy and ready to use

Simply disable XML-RPC on your WordPress site with a simple toggle switch. Protect your site from XML-RPC attacks and improve security.

Easy Basic Authentication – Add basic auth to site or admin area vs Simple Disable XML-RPC | Reduce Brute Force & DDOS Attacks