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Total downloads: 271
Active installs: 0
Total reviews: 0
Average rating: 0
Support threads opened: 0
Support threads resolved: 0 (0%)
Available in: 1 language(s)
Contributors: 1
Last updated: 7/7/2025 (178 days ago)
Added to WordPress: 7/3/2025 (0 years old)
Minimum WordPress version: 5.4
Tested up to WordPress version: 6.8.3
Minimum PHP version: 7.2

Maintenance & Compatibility

Maintenance score

Maintained • Last updated 178 days ago

50/100

Is Temporary Login by Softfix abandoned?

Likely maintained (last update 178 days ago).

Compatibility

Requires WordPress: 5.4
Tested up to: 6.8.3
Requires PHP: 7.2

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Description

Temporary Login by Softfix allows administrators to generate secure, expiring login links for temporary users.

Use it to give access to:
– Support personnel
– Guest admins or editors
– Client dashboards
– Short-term access without sharing passwords

Features:
– Auto-generated temporary user with unique login URL
– Expiration control (in minutes)
– Auto-deletion of expired accounts (via WP Cron)
– Admin page to generate links
– Logs login activity (time, user ID, event)

Security:
– One-time use URLs
– Token-based login
– Full nonce and sanitization support
– Compliant with WordPress coding standards

Future Features

  • Email notifications to temp users
  • Role selection for temp accounts
  • Shortcode support
  • API endpoint for programmatic generation

Installation

  1. Upload the plugin folder temporary-login to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory.
  2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
  3. Navigate to Users > Temporary Login to generate a new login link.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this plugin create a real WordPress user?

Yes, a temporary user is created and automatically deleted after expiration.

Can I send the login link via email?

The current version displays the link. You can copy it manually. Email support may be added in a future release.

What roles are assigned to temporary users?

Currently, the default role is subscriber. Future versions will allow role selection.

How does cleanup work?

Expired users are automatically deleted every hour via WordPress’ scheduled tasks.

Is this secure?

Yes, all login links use hashed tokens, and users are deleted after expiration. Nonces and input sanitization are enforced in the admin interface.

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Changelog

1.0.3

  • Design Fixes

1.0.1

  • Fixes
  • Design changes

1.0

  • Initial release
  • Temporary login generator with expiration
  • Auto login via token link
  • Admin UI with logs
  • Secure cron-based cleanup
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