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WordPress Rest APIs can be used for various integrations however they are not secured by default, which can lead to security issues and data leaks. 
Adding an authentication layer is a simple method to make sure that your APIs are protected from any unauthorized access. Adding a basic authentication layer is the first step towards making your site secure. 
You can use this authentication for various third-party integrations like Android/IOS app integrations, REST API integrations for your headless WordPress setup, data sync solutions, etc. 
You can choose from various authentication methods like JWT authentication, API key authentication, OAuth authentication, etc to have a secure API. 
This plugin makes sure that you have secure API and that your data stays where it should and is never compromised. 
The WordPress REST API authentication and WordPress REST API Security plugin will make sure that users are only able to access your site resources after successful authentication with the method of your choice such as JWT authentication, OAuth authentication, API key authentication, basic authentication, etc.
<h3>WordPress REST API Authentication methods available in the plugin</h3>
Basic Authentication: This method allows you to use a WordPress user’s username and password to securely authenticate REST API requests and protect your WordPress REST API.
JWT Authentication: With this method, you can use JWT (JSON Web Token) to authenticate and secure your REST API. The JWT token is verified by the plugin to check the user’s authorization before they can access the API. The WordPress REST API authentication plugin issues a JWT token to a user by passing valid user credentials, this JWT token can then be used to authenticate further REST API calls.
Note: We are constantly adding support for new authentication methods, if you are looking for a method and can’t find it in the plugin please reach out to us at <a href="mailto:support@rainforestsecurity.com" rel="nofollow ugc">support@rainforestsecurity.com</a>
<h3>Features</h3>
FREE PLUGIN 
* Protect all or select WordPress REST API. 
* Basic authentication with WordPress username and password, this can also be converted into a token by base64 encoding the credentials to have a secure API. 
* Allow or deny public access to your Rest API and make the critical REST APIs secure. 
* Authentication for standard WordPress REST API. 
* [Coming Soon] JWT token based authentication, the plugin can issue a JWT token to the user which can then be used for WordPress rest API authentication. 
* [Coming Soon] An REST API that can issue JWT (JASON web tokens) to users. You can use this to access all the WordPress Rest APIs.

REST API Authentication and Security

Add a security layer to your WordPress site, and protect your WordPress rest endpoints with various authentication methods.

Kamal Hosen

WP REST API Key Authentication adds a simple API key-based authentication method to the WordPress REST API. This plugin is perfect for developers who want to interact with the REST API securely without relying on complex OAuth authentication mechanisms.
<h3>Key Features:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Multiple API Keys: Create and manage multiple API keys with custom names.</li>
<li>Secure API Key Storage: API keys are hashed and securely stored in the WordPress database.</li>
<li>Single Display for Security: API keys are shown only once after creation.</li>
<li>REST API Access Control: Authenticate requests by including an API key in the <code>Authorization</code> header.</li>
<li>Admin Interface: Manage API keys with a user-friendly admin page.</li>
<li>Copy to Clipboard Popup: Easily copy generated API keys with a built-in popup.</li>
</ul>
The plugin is lightweight and integrates seamlessly with WordPress.
<h3>Usage</h3>
<ol>
<li>
Generate an API Key:
<ul>
<li>Go to API Keys in the WordPress admin menu.</li>
<li>Enter a name for the API key and click “Generate API Key”.</li>
<li>The API key will appear in a popup. Copy it immediately, as it will not be displayed again.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Use the API Key:
<ul>
<li>Include the API key in the <code>Authorization</code> header of your REST API requests: 
 <code>Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY</code></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Delete API Keys:
<ul>
<li>To revoke access, delete an API key from the API Keys admin page.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ol>
<h3>License</h3>
This plugin is licensed under the GPLv2 or later. See the License URI for details.

WP REST API Key Authentication

A simple plugin to add API key-based authentication to the WordPress REST API. Manage multiple API keys and secure your REST API endpoints.

REST API Authentication and Security vs WP REST API Key Authentication