Password protect wp-login.php with HTTP Basic Authentication. Stops bots and brute force attacks at the server, before WordPress even loads.
Alternatives to htaccess protect
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Password protect individual posts, pages, and public custom post types with a simple per-content password field.
Simple Password Protectv1.1.1
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WebDmitriev Protectionv1.0.0
Lightweight security module, attack protection, and file integrity monitoring.
Protect Uploadsv0.8.0
Protect your uploads directory. Prevent browsing, password-protect files, add watermarks, and discourage right-click copying.
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Shield WP Adminv1.0.3
Secure and harden your WordPress admin area with powerful features like custom login URLs, reCAPTCHA, brute-force protection, and more.
GhostLock Hide Loginv1.0.4
Hide WordPress login URLs and protect against brute-force attacks with IP blocking, country detection, logs, and IP whitelisting.
Password protect your WordPress site, pages and posts with a custom lock screen you design visually. No code needed, and it works with any theme.