WPS Protect: Login URL & Security Headers
The WPS Protect: Login URL & Security Headers plugin enhances your WordPress site security with multiple layers of protection.
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Stale • Last updated 189 days ago
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Likely maintained (last update 189 days ago).
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Description
The WPS Protect: Login URL & Security Headers plugin enhances your WordPress site security with multiple layers of protection. It provides a comprehensive solution for securing your WordPress installation through custom login URL protection, advanced security headers, and SSL enforcement.
Key Features:
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Custom Login URL Protection
- Change and hide the default WordPress login URL
- Protect against brute force attacks
- Maintain compatibility with wp-admin access
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Advanced Security Headers
- X-Frame-Options: Prevent clickjacking attacks
- X-XSS-Protection: Enable browser’s XSS filtering
- X-Content-Type-Options: Prevent MIME-type sniffing
- Content-Security-Policy (CSP): Control resource loading
- Permissions-Policy: Control browser features and APIs
- Strict-Transport-Security (HSTS): Enforce HTTPS
- Referrer-Policy: Control referrer information
- Access-Control-Allow-Origin: Manage CORS policies
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SSL Enforcement
- Force HTTPS across your site
- Secure cookie handling
- Mixed content protection
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User-Friendly Interface
- Tab-based admin interface
- Easy configuration of all security features
- Recommended values for security headers
- Real-time feedback on settings changes
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/wordpress-securitydirectory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress.
- Use the WPS Protect menu in the WordPress Admin Dashboard to configure the plugin.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you forget the new login URL, you can access your WordPress database and modify the wpsplu_options option. Alternatively, you can deactivate the plugin through FTP or the database to restore the default login URL.
No, the WPS Protect: Login URL & Security Headers plugin is designed to work alongside other security plugins. However, if you’re using another plugin that modifies security headers, you should configure them to avoid conflicts.
You can verify the security headers using online tools like SecurityHeaders.com or by checking your site’s response headers using browser developer tools.
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1.1
- Added Permissions-Policy header support
- Improved Content-Security-Policy configuration
- Enhanced login URL handling
- Added tab-based admin interface
- Fixed wp-admin access issues
- Updated security headers with recommended values
1.0
- Initial release with basic security features