Random Security Key Generator

Easily generate secure, random alphanumeric keys using a simple shortcode. Great for API tokens, passwords, WP config keys, and more.

🔹 Features

• Cryptographically secure keys using PHP random_int()
• Shortcode: [random_security_key]
• Customizable key length: [random_security_key length=48]
• Light/dark code block styling
• Built‑in Copy button
• No database writes; lightweight and stateless

🚀 Installation

1. Upload the random-security-key-generator folder to /wp-content/plugins/.
2. Activate the plugin via the Plugins screen.
3. Insert the shortcode anywhere:

   [random_security_key]

4. Specify a custom length:

   [random_security_key length=64]

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What characters are used?

Only uppercase letters, lowercase letters, and digits (A–Z, a–z, 0–9).

How secure are the keys?

Generated with PHP's random_int(), providing cryptographic randomness.

Are generated keys stored?

No—keys are generated on‑the‑fly and never stored.

📸 Screenshots

1. Example of the [random_security_key] shortcode output with Copy button.

📝 Changelog

1.0.4

• Code block layout improved and copy button no longer overlaps.

1.0.2

• Reorganized asset folders; added file headers
• Updated license to GPLv3+
• Documentation tweaks

1.0.1

• Added light/dark theme CSS
• Implemented Copy button
• Included uninstall.php

1.0.0

• Initial release

⬆️ Upgrade Notice

1.0.2

Small improvements; no functional changes.

1.0.0

Initial release.

⚖️ License

This project is licensed under the GPLv3+.

🧠 About

Created by OctaHexa GitHub: https://github.com/WPSpeedExpert/random-security-key-generator