Password protect wp-login.php with HTTP Basic Authentication. Stops bots and brute force attacks at the server, before WordPress even loads.
Alternatives to HTTP Basic Auth
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Relevant replacements
WordPress plugins with similar use cases
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MirSecurev1.0.1
MirSecure protects your WordPress REST API by allowing access only to authenticated users.
Enables WP Cron on sites using HTTP Authentication.
Mir Post Importerv1.0.0
Securely import WordPress posts from authenticated remote websites using the WordPress REST API. Fully compatible with Elementor.
Simple REST API Authentication plugin for WordPress - a powerful solution for integrating your website with external applications.
WP Basic Authenticationv1.2.1
Basic Authentication for protected your development WordPress site like .htpasswd
Secure your WordPress site with easy and effective basic authentication. Restrict access, monitor attempts, and enhance security.
Validates Cloudflare Access JWTs at the WordPress origin so protected paths stay closed to requests that bypass Cloudflare.
Synchronize backend data with WordPress post collections over HTTP APIs, enabling remote and automated web content management.
Seamlessly connect WordPress forms to CRMs, ERPs, and APIs — no coding required. Automate data flow with field mappers, custom fields, and workflows.