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XMLRPC Lockdown by AO Digital is an advanced security plugin for WordPress. It blocks access to <code>xmlrpc.php</code> for all requests except those explicitly allowed, such as requests from Jetpack, the WordPress mobile app, and other specified services. With the latest enhancements, users can customize the list of allowed services and create custom allowances for specific IPs, URLs, or referrers directly from the WordPress admin dashboard.
Key Features: 
– Blocks unauthorized access to <code>xmlrpc.php</code>, enhancing WordPress security. 
– Allows specific services like Jetpack and the WordPress mobile app to work seamlessly. 
– New settings page for managing allowed plugins and custom allowances. 
– AJAX-powered options saving for a smooth user experience. 
– Fully compatible with PHP 8.0+ and tested up to WordPress 6.7.2.
Whether you’re looking to secure your site or fine-tune <code>xmlrpc.php</code> access, XMLRPC Lockdown by AO Digital offers a robust, user-friendly solution.
<h3>Support</h3>
For assistance with XMLRPC Lockdown by AO Digital, please visit <a href="http://aodigital.com.au" rel="nofollow ugc">AO Digital Support</a> or email us at support@aodigital.com.au.

XMLRPC Lockdown by AO Digital

XMLRPC Lockdown by AO Digital is an advanced security plugin for WordPress. It blocks access to xmlrpc.php for all requests except those explicitly al …

Walter Ebert

This plugin does more than just using the <code>xmlrpc_enabled</code> hook, because that is only used “To disable XML-RPC methods that require authentication”.
Activating this plugin will also disable pingbacks, trackbacks, and Really Simple Discovery (RSD), because these rely on XML-RPC.
It works with any webserver, because it does not use the .htaccess file.
<h4>Testing the plugin</h4>
From the command line you can test if the plugin is working correctly using <a href="https://curl.haxx.se/" rel="nofollow ugc">cURL</a>. Replace the <code>example.com</code> link to match your website:
<pre><code>curl -d '<?xml version="1.0"?><methodCall><methodName>system.listMethods</methodName><params><param><value><string/></value></param></params></methodCall>' https://example.com/xmlrpc.php
</code></pre>
This should only return the following methods: 
– <code>system.multicall</code> 
– <code>system.listMethods</code> 
– <code>system.getCapabilities</code>

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