Description
ShieldGate is a lightweight security utility designed to protect your login page while keeping configuration simple.
Built with an OOP architecture, it offers essential layers of protection:
* Login Hardening: Automatically blocks IP addresses after too many failed attempts.
* Login Hiding: Hide your wp-login.php behind a secret slug.
* Developer Friendly: Zero bloat, object-oriented code.
Premium Features
Upgrade to ShieldGate Pro to unlock additional security tools:
* IP Whitelisting: Prevent accidental lockouts by trusted IPs.
* Email Alerts: Receive notifications when attacks are blocked.
* Priority Support: Direct assistance from the developer.
Screenshots
The simple, clean settings dashboard. 
The ShieldGate Pro upgrade screen featuring IP Whitelisting and Email Alerts.
Installation
- Upload the
shieldgatefolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
- Go to the ShieldGate menu in your sidebar to configure your secret slug.
FAQ
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How do I use the Emergency URL?
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On your settings page, ShieldGate provides a unique “Emergency URL.” Bookmark this link; it allows you to bypass the slug protection if you ever forget your secret word.
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What happens if I forget my secret slug?
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You can rename the plugin folder via FTP to disable the protection and regain access.
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Contributors and Developers
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Change Log
1.0.2
- Initial public release.