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Treder Secure Login Shield

by Ben Treder

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Description

Secure Login Shield helps you lock down your WordPress login page.
By default, WordPress exposes /wp-login.php and /wp-admin/. Bots hammer these URLs every day.

This plugin gives you a private login slug (e.g. /dragon-lair) and hides the default login endpoint:

  • Defaults to /wp-login.php until you change it.
  • Once changed, only your custom slug works.
  • Direct access to /wp-login.php shows a 404 Not Found (stealth mode).
  • Logged-out visitors hitting /wp-admin/ are redirected to the homepage.
  • Deactivate the plugin everything reverts to normal.

Made with ❤️ by Ben Treder

Features

  • Private login slug (e.g. /dragon-lair, /control-center, /secret-gate)
  • Stealth 404 protection: Bots hitting /wp-login.php see “Not Found”
  • Homepage redirect: /wp-admin/ (logged out) homepage
  • Easy settings page under Settings Secure Login Shield
  • Safe activation/deactivation: no core hacks, auto-reverts when disabled

Contribute & Support

  1. Upload the secure-login-shield folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory or install via Plugins Add New Upload.
  2. Activate the plugin through the “Plugins” menu in WordPress.
  3. Go to Settings Secure Login Shield.
  4. Set your private slug (example: dragon-lair).
  5. Go to Settings Permalinks Save Changes (refresh rewrite rules).
  6. If you use a caching plugin or CDN, clear cache to avoid stale redirects.
  7. Log in using https://yoursite.com/dragon-lair.

Important: Bookmark your new login URL! If you forget it, you’ll need to disable the plugin via FTP or database.

  1. Settings page showing the default login slug (/wp-login.php)

    Settings page showing the default login slug (/wp-login.php)

  2. Settings page with a custom private slug (/dragon-lair)

    Settings page with a custom private slug (/dragon-lair)

Will this break my site?

No. By default it uses /wp-login.php until you change it. Deactivating the plugin instantly reverts WordPress to normal behavior.

Can I completely block /wp-login.php?

Yes. Once you set a slug, /wp-login.php (and actions) return a 404 Not Found.

What if I forget my private slug?

Deactivate the plugin via FTP (delete or rename secure-login-shield). WordPress will go back to /wp-login.php.

Does this work with caching plugins or CDNs?

Yes, but after changing your slug, you should clear cache/CDN to avoid serving stale redirects.

Great plugin

By urosjovanovic on September 22, 2025

Secure Login Shield is a great plugin! Easy to use and very effective at protecting your site.

2.0.6

  • Rebranded the visible plugin name to Treder Secure Login Shield.
  • Fixed the WordPress.org contributor username to bdtreder.
  • No slug, ZIP base name, folder name, text domain, settings, or login behavior changes.

2.0.5

  • Corrected WordPress.org release versioning after the Secure Login Shield audit.
  • Confirmed WordPress 7.0 compatibility metadata.
  • Kept the free plugin focused on private login URL protection, stealth 404 behavior, and logged-out wp-admin redirect protection.

1.3.0

  • Rebrand to Secure Login Shield by Ben Treder
  • Default slug remains /wp-login.php (safe on first install)
  • Added activation notice: Save permalinks + clear cache after activation
  • Stealth 404 mode enforced when custom slug is chosen
  • Homepage redirect for logged-out visits to /wp-admin/

1.2.0

  • Added stealth 404 mode
  • Improved security enforcement

1.1.0

  • Redirected /wp-admin/ homepage for logged-out users

1.0.0

  • Initial release with custom login slug + wp-login.php block
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