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IP Whitelist & Blacklist

A lightweight WordPress security plugin that allows admins to easily whitelist or blacklist IP addresses directly from the dashboard. Enhance website security, block unwanted access, and manage trusted IPs with a simple user-friendly interface.

by Sana Ullah · github.com/sanaach66/ip-whitelist-blacklist · website

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Install

No release zip yet. The repository archive installs, but the folder name will carry the branch suffix and updates will not flow:

wp plugin install https://github.com/sanaach66/ip-whitelist-blacklist/archive/refs/heads/main.zip

Readme github.com/sanaach66/ip-whitelist-blacklist ↗

IP Whitelist & Blacklist for WordPress

A powerful WordPress security plugin that allows you to control access to your WordPress login page by whitelisting or blacklisting IP addresses. Track login attempts and manage IP access with ease.

Features

Whitelist Mode: Allow only specific IP addresses to access the login page
Blacklist Mode: Block specific IP addresses from accessing the login page
IP Management: Easily add or remove IPs from whitelist/blacklist
Access Logs: View detailed logs of login attempts
User-Friendly Interface: Clean and intuitive admin interface
Secure: Built with security best practices in mind

Installation

Upload the ip-whitelist-blacklist folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory
Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress
Go to 'IP Control' in the WordPress admin menu to configure the plugin

Usage

Setting Up Access Control

Navigate to IP Control in your WordPress admin menu
Choose your preferred security mode:
- Whitelist Mode: Only allow listed IPs to access the login page
- Blacklist Mode: Block listed IPs from accessing the login page

Managing IP Addresses

To add an IP:
- Enter the IP address in the appropriate field
- Click "Add to Whitelist" or "Add to Blacklist"
To remove an IP:
- Click the "Remove" button next to the IP you want to remove
- Confirm the removal when prompted

Viewing Access Logs

The Access Logs section displays recent login attempts
You can see the date, IP address, action type, and user agent
Use the "Clear All Logs" button to remove all log entries

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if I lock myself out?

If you accidentally block your own IP address, you can:

Access your site via FTP/SFTP
Navigate to /wp-content/plugins/
Rename the ip-whitelist-blacklist folder to deactivate the plugin
Log in to your WordPress admin
Rename the folder back to ip-whitelist-blacklist
Reactivate the plugin and adjust your settings

How often are logs cleared?

By default, logs older than 30 days are automatically cleared. You can adjust this in the plugin settings.

Support

For support, please open an issue on the GitHub repository or contact the plugin author.