Hide My Site

About Hide My Site

Hide My Site is a plugin for WordPress that allows you to protect your entire website with a single password. This is useful for setting up a development version of your site or for keeping your site hidden from the public. You can also customize the duration of the password and enable additional features like brute force protection and automatic access for admin users.

Frequently asked questions

What is the purpose of the Hide My Site plugin?

The Hide My Site plugin allows you to protect your entire WordPress site with a single password. Only visitors who know the password will be able to access your site. It's useful for development sites or hiding content from the public and search engines.

How do I set up password protection?

You can set your site-wide password by navigating to Settings > Hide My Site > Set Your Password. To disable password protection, uncheck the box at Settings > Hide My Site > Enable Password Protection.

Can I allow specific IP addresses to bypass the password?

Yes, as of Version 1.6, you can choose to automatically grant access to specific IP addresses.

Does the plugin offer brute force protection?

Yes, Version 1.4 introduced brute force protection, which blocks access after repeated failed login attempts. This feature can be toggled via Settings > Hide My Site > Brute Force Protection.

How can I preview the login page?

Version 1.4 added a 'Preview login page' option. This allows you to see your login page as a logged-out visitor would, even if you are already logged in.

Changelog

2.2

Added compatibility up to php 8.2
WP tested up to version 6.2.2

2.1

Added compatibility with the Redirect & Bypass URL.
Added mobile friendly login pages

2.0.5

Resolves undefined index and undefined variable error notices
WP tested up to version 4.6.1

2.0.4

Fixes preview page bug which prevented users from viewing post previews

2.0.3

Fixes undefined property error messages

2.0.2

Properly fixes nag message bug

2.0.1

Fixes nag message bug

2.0

Adds compatibility with Multipass (multiple password) add-on
WP tested up to version 4.5.3

1.6.3

security enhancement

1.6.2

resolved upgrade-functions.php bug. restored login page preview link

1.6.1

resolved Undefined index: class bug

1.5

set and customize login page title tag
discourage search engines from indexing login page

1.4.1

fixed preview page bug which prevented users from viewing post previews

1.4

brute force protection
auto log in for admins
preview login page

1.3.2

change in code to ensure compliance with WordPress repository rules

1.3.1

‘hmsclassic’ notification message bug fixed

1.3

‘Password request for every page’ bug fixed
Conflict with polylang plugin fixed
Password characters now hidden when entered on front end
Select a notification message to appear at the top of your login page
Premium users: Set background image size, position, repeat, and color via plugin settings page
Premium users: Customize notification message text

1.2

Free feature added: Add a password hint
Premium features added: Five additional custom login page templates to choose from, Custom background image, Custom CSS, Create your own login page templates within your theme folder

1.1

Enabled XML-RPC access

1.0

Initial version