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With an easy-to-use interface and essential protection tools, it helps safeguard your site against common threats and vulnerabilities.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Key Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul>\n<li><p><strong>Custom Admin Login URL<\/strong> \nHide or customize the default <code>\/wp-login.php<\/code> URL to prevent unauthorized login attempts.<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p><strong>Limit Login Attempts<\/strong>\nProtect against brute-force attacks by limiting failed login retries.<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p><strong>Google reCAPTCHA Integration<\/strong><br \/>\nAdd reCAPTCHA to the login screen to block bots and automated scripts.<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p><strong>Disable XML-RPC<\/strong><br \/>\nPrevent exploitation via XML-RPC by disabling its access entirely.<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p><strong>Disable File Editor<\/strong><br \/>\nBlock access to the theme and plugin file editor in the WordPress dashboard.<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p><strong>Hide WordPress Version<\/strong><br \/>\nConceal your WordPress version from source code to reduce exposure to targeted attacks.<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p><strong>Force HTTPS Redirection<\/strong><br \/>\nRedirect all HTTP requests to HTTPS to ensure secure access.<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p><strong>Disable Pingbacks &amp; Trackbacks<\/strong><br \/>\nProtect your site from spam and DDoS attacks by disabling pingbacks and trackbacks.<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p><strong>IP Blacklisting<\/strong>\nBlock specific IP addresses directly from the admin panel to protect the site.<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p><strong>Admin Login Form Logo Change<\/strong>\nYou can change the logo of admin login form.<\/p><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><strong>Why Shield WP Admin?<\/strong><br \/>\nWhether you're a developer or a site owner, Shield WP Admin provides a smart, flexible solution to strengthen your WordPress backend\u2014without bloating your site or overwhelming your dashboard.<\/p>\n\n<h3>External Services<\/h3>\n\n<p>This plugin uses Google reCAPTCHA to protect the admin login from automated brute-force attacks.<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Service Used<\/strong>: Google reCAPTCHA<\/li>\n<li><strong>Service Domain<\/strong>: https:\/\/www.google.com\/recaptcha<\/li>\n<li><strong>Purpose<\/strong>: Used to verify that the user is human, preventing spam or Brute-force attacks on admin login protected by the plugin.<\/li>\n<li><strong>What Data is Sent<\/strong>: When a user interacts with a reCAPTCHA-protected form, their interaction (including IP address, user agent, and possibly cookies) is sent to Google's reCAPTCHA service for validation and verification.<\/li>\n<li><strong>When Data is Sent<\/strong>: This data is transmitted to Google when the form is loaded (due to the JS script) and again when the form is submitted.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Service Provider<\/strong>: Google<\/li>\n<li><strong>Terms of Service<\/strong>: https:\/\/policies.google.com\/terms<\/li>\n<li><strong>Privacy Policy<\/strong>: https:\/\/policies.google.com\/privacy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<!--section=installation-->\n<ol>\n<li>Upload the plugin folder <code>shield_wp_admin<\/code> to the <code>\/wp-content\/plugins\/<\/code> directory, or install it directly via the WordPress Plugins screen.<\/li>\n<li>Activate the plugin through the <strong>Plugins<\/strong> menu in WordPress.<\/li>\n<li>Navigate to <strong>Settings \u2192 Shield WP Admin<\/strong> to configure the available security features.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<!--section=faq-->\n<dl>\n<dt id=\"how%20can%20i%20access%20the%20login%20page%20after%20changing%20the%20url%3F\"><h3>How can I access the login page after changing the URL?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>Make sure to bookmark or note your new login URL. 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