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Protect WP Admin

by WP-EXPERTS.IN

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Description

Protect WP Admin adds an extra security layer to your WP site by allowing you to rename and secure the wp-admin and wp-login.php URLs.

  • Change default admin URL (e.g., /wp-admin to /myadmin)
  • Restrict access to dashboard by roles or specific user IDs
  • Customize login page colors and logo
  • Block access to default login URLs

Stop bots and hackers from brute-forcing your login page. This plugin is ideal for any site looking to increase login security without modifying core files.

Video Demo:
https://youtu.be/Mxr2MLDNACE

Pro Add-on Available:
Click here to download add-on

Features

  • Define Custom WP Admin Login URL (e.g., http://yourdomain.com/myadmin)
  • Add custom logo and styling to login page
  • Restrict wp-admin access to only admin or defined user IDs
  • Redirect all unauthorized users and bots

Pro Features

  • Rename wp-admin completely
  • Set login attempt limits
  • Track login history
  • Change usernames
  • More style controls

Get the Pro Version:
Protect WP Admin Pro

License

This plugin is licensed under the GPLv2 or later.
https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

  1. Upload the plugin folder to /wp-content/plugins/
  2. Activate the plugin via the Plugins screen
  3. Go to Settings > Protect WP Admin to configure the plugin
  4. Update permalink structure under Settings > Permalinks (important!)
  1. Settings Panel

    Settings Panel

  2. Login Customization

    Login Customization

  3. Restriction Settings

    Restriction Settings

  4. Pro Features Preview

    Pro Features Preview

  5. Login Tracker (Pro)

    Login Tracker (Pro)

I’m locked out of admin. What can I do?

Rename the plugin folder via FTP (e.g., /protect-wp-admin to /pwa-disabled). This disables the plugin.

I see a 404 page at the new login URL

Ensure your .htaccess is writable and permalinks are not set to “Plain.”

Can I restrict users by role?

Yes. Only administrators or allowed user IDs will have wp-admin access if enabled.

Does it work with custom themes?

Yes. It works independently of your theme.

Does it block brute force attacks?

It blocks access to the default login URLs, which stops many automated attacks.

Simple Its all done.

By truekandyan on July 17, 2021

Thank you for giving us Simple and Amazing plugin. Please check Login form customizing is not working. Hide wp-admin is working good. Thanks again.

A loophole has been found by hackers

By samuel (samueljbwong) on May 3, 2021

A loophole has been found by hackers. My websites have been attacked by login brute-force thousands times everyday. Hackers could access wp-login.php directly when Protect-wp-admin was enabled. I try disabling the file access to wp-login.php in .htaccess but it also disable accessing the login page via the URL defined in Protect-wp-admin. Finally, it makes this plugin useless.

Plugin created a redirect loop after WordPress version update

By elasticio on March 1, 2021

After updating the WordPress version to 5.6, none of my team could log in any longer. Both URLs, the one created through the plugin and the original wp-admin link, kept redirecting to the Homepage. I had to deactivated all the plugins via MyPHPAdmin to get back the control of our website. This plugin was the first I reactivated and I could immediately replicate the issue. This is imho not acceptable.

Works perfect & Awesome support

By ichmirmich on January 21, 2021

The plugin works as expected and after a recent WP update, it didn't work anymore. contacted the support and they helped me out super quick.

NOT compatible with WP 5.6

By bsp7744 on January 11, 2021

Junk, do not use. Updated to WordPress 5.6 and I am now locked out of ALL my websites. Avoid at all costs.

Cannot login

By pivonka1975 on December 10, 2020

Cannot log in today after WordPress 5.6 renewal, have to disable this plugin via FTP. Bad experience!

Very Professional

By Anonymous User 17979783 (anonymized_17979783) on May 6, 2020

I strongly recommend this Plug-in, they have fantastic service and this crew has a very professional approach as they will return your help call within minutes helping you trouble shoot your problems about my. This Plug in is so beneficial Im glad I have installed it on my website from the very beginning at the early stages of my site!

Cannot LOGIN

By Hanun Khan (hanunkhan) on June 18, 2019

Cannot LOGIN on re write login page, How to Reset this, i folow your documentaion change file .htacces but still cannot login

Getting error: PHP message: PHP Warning: getimagesizepwa-class.php on line 271

By bluenox on May 28, 2019

Worked Great but getting errors and broke down entire website and webshops of different clients. Update or I suggest installing alternative admin protecting plugin

Not working, unfortunately

By faluxbkk on January 25, 2019

I'd have loved to get this to work, I uploaded and activated the plugin, added the 3 lines of code into .htaccess but wp-admin was still accessible (even after complete cache clear) but the actual website was now a 500 Server error 🙁

4.0

  • Fixed major bug
  • Tested with WordPress 6.6.2

3.8

  • Security updates
  • Tested with WordPress 5.9.3

3.7

  • Fixed URL issue
  • Code optimization

3.6

  • Optimized code and security
  • Tested with WordPress 5.8.2

3.5

  • Resolved double slash issue in login URL

3.4

  • Added admin bar restriction for non-admin users

3.3

  • Fixed login page not found when installed in subdirectory
  • Released Add-on v2.0

3.0 – 1.0

  • Initial stable releases with improvements and bug fixes
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