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BruteFort<\/strong> is your WordPress site's complete login security solution focused on four core protections: Rate Limit<\/strong>, Custom Login URL<\/strong>, Geo Blocking<\/strong>, and IP Restriction<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n Protect against brute force attacks, hide your login page with a custom URL, block countries with geo rules, and control access using IP whitelists\/blacklists - all in one lightweight, performance-optimized plugin.<\/p>\n\n Whether you're running a blog, a WooCommerce store, or a membership site, BruteFort keeps bots, hackers, and unauthorized users out while maintaining fast page speeds.<\/p>\n\n \ud83d\udee1\ufe0f Rate Limit & Brute Force Protection<\/strong>\n- Limit repeated login attempts per IP\n- Configure attempt windows and lockout duration\n- Apply progressive lockouts for repeated abuse\n- Reduce automated credential stuffing and bot attacks<\/p>\n\n \ud83d\udd17 Custom Login URL (Hide wp-login.php)<\/strong>\n- Replace the default \ud83c\udf10 Geo Blocking (Country-Based Restrictions)<\/strong>\n- Block or allow login attempts by country\n- Blacklist mode: Block specific countries from accessing wp-login.php\n- Whitelist mode: Only allow login from selected countries\n- IP geolocation detection (Cloudflare compatible)\n- Perfect for region-specific sites or blocking high-risk countries<\/p>\n\n \ud83d\udccd IP Restriction (Whitelist & Blacklist)<\/strong>\n- Enforce custom IP allow\/deny rules for login protection\n- Add individual IPs or CIDR ranges\n- Instantly block suspicious IPs\n- Whitelist your own IP to prevent lockouts\n- Bulk IP management with easy interface<\/p>\n\n \ud83d\udcca Real-Time Monitoring & Logs<\/strong>\n- View failed login attempts in real-time\n- Track IP addresses, usernames, and timestamps\n- Filter logs by status, date, or IP\n- Manual unlock for accidentally locked users\n- Export logs for security audits<\/p>\n\n \u26a1 Performance & Compatibility<\/strong>\n- Lightweight and performance-optimized\n- Works with Cloudflare, proxy servers, and CDNs\n- Compatible with most security plugins\n- Dark mode UI support\n- No impact on page load speeds<\/p>\n\n No. BruteFort is lightweight and optimized for performance, with minimal impact on page load times.<\/p><\/dd>\n BruteFort creates a custom slug (e.g., \/secure-login) for your login page and automatically blocks access to \/wp-login.php, returning a 404 error to unauthorized users.<\/p><\/dd>\n Geo Blocking restricts login attempts based on the visitor's country. You can either blacklist specific countries (block mode) or whitelist only allowed countries (allow mode). It uses IP geolocation to detect the user's location.<\/p><\/dd>\n Yes! Add your IP to the whitelist to ensure you're never locked out, even if other restrictions are active.<\/p><\/dd>\n You can disable the custom login URL feature via FTP by deactivating the plugin, or by accessing your database to change the setting.<\/p><\/dd>\n Yes, BruteFort is compatible with Cloudflare and most proxy servers. It checks the CF-IPCountry header first, then falls back to IP-based geolocation.<\/p><\/dd>\n Yes. BruteFort works alongside most WordPress security plugins like Wordfence, iThemes Security, and All In One WP Security.<\/p><\/dd>\n Yes! The Geo Blocking feature lets you select specific countries to block or allow for login attempts.<\/p><\/dd>\n\n<\/dl>\n\n\n\ud83d\udd10 Core Security Features<\/h4>\n\n
\/wp-login.php<\/code> endpoint with your custom slug\n- Return 404 for direct wp-login.php<\/code> requests\n- Reduce scanner and bot traffic on known login endpoints\n- Keep login access private for authorized users<\/p>\n\n\ud83c\udfaf Perfect For<\/h4>\n\n
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Does this plugin slow down my site?<\/h3><\/dt>\n
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Does Geo Blocking work with VPNs or proxy servers?<\/h3><\/dt>\n
Is this compatible with other security plugins?<\/h3><\/dt>\n
Can I block entire countries from logging in?<\/h3><\/dt>\n
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