Password protect wp-login.php with HTTP Basic Authentication. Stops bots and brute force attacks at the server, before WordPress even loads.
Alternatives to WP Similar Basic Auth
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MirSecurev1.0.1
MirSecure protects your WordPress REST API by allowing access only to authenticated users.
Mir Post Importerv1.0.0
Securely import WordPress posts from authenticated remote websites using the WordPress REST API. Fully compatible with Elementor.
WP Basic Authenticationv1.2.1
Basic Authentication for protected your development WordPress site like .htpasswd
Simple REST API Authentication plugin for WordPress - a powerful solution for integrating your website with external applications.
Create modern login, registration, profile, and password reset pages with Gutenberg blocks and shortcodes.
Secure your WordPress site with easy and effective basic authentication. Restrict access, monitor attempts, and enhance security.
Essential security: password protection, AI crawler blocking, login limits, country restrictions, CPU monitoring & live-preview login customizer.
GoUltra Authv0.33.2
Add a one-time code sent over WhatsApp as a second factor for WordPress and WooCommerce logins, with recovery codes, rate limits and an audit log.
GuardianKeyv5.7
GuardianKey is a service to protect systems in real-time against authentication attacks. It implements GK Auth Security for login protection and GKTin …