Title: Secure Login Shield Author: Ben Treder Published: September 20, 2025 Last modified: September 20, 2025 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/secure-login-shield/assets/banner-772x250.png?rev=3364827) ![](https://ps.w.org/secure-login-shield/assets/icon-256x256.png?rev=3364827) # Secure Login Shield By [Ben Treder](https://profiles.wordpress.org/bdtreder/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/secure-login-shield.1.3.0.zip) * [Details](https://wordpress.org/plugins/secure-login-shield/#description) * [Reviews](https://wordpress.org/plugins/secure-login-shield/#reviews) * [Installation](https://wordpress.org/plugins/secure-login-shield/#installation) * [Development](https://wordpress.org/plugins/secure-login-shield/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/secure-login-shield/) ## Description **Secure Login Shield** helps you lock down your WordPress login page. By default, WordPress exposes `/wp-login.php` and `/wp-admin/`. Bots hammer these URLs every day. This plugin gives you a **private login slug** (e.g. `/dragon-lair`) and hides the default login endpoint: * Defaults to `/wp-login.php` until you change it. * Once changed, **only your custom slug** works. * Direct access to `/wp-login.php` shows a **404 Not Found** (stealth mode). * Logged-out visitors hitting `/wp-admin/` are **redirected to the homepage**. * Deactivate the plugin everything reverts to normal. Made with ❤️ by [Ben Treder](https://BenTreder.com) ### Features * **Private login slug** (e.g. `/dragon-lair`, `/control-center`, `/secret-gate`) * **Stealth 404 protection**: Bots hitting `/wp-login.php` see “Not Found” * **Homepage redirect**: `/wp-admin/` (logged out) homepage * **Easy settings page** under Settings Secure Login Shield * **Safe activation/deactivation**: no core hacks, auto-reverts when disabled ### Contribute & Support * Website: [BenTreder.com](https://BenTreder.com) * Author: [Ben Treder](https://profiles.wordpress.org/bentreder/) * Issues & Feature Requests: Please open a ticket on [BenTreder.com](https://BenTreder.com) * Like this plugin? ⭐ Leave a review and help spread the word! * ☕ Support development: [Buy Me a Coffee](https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bentreder) ## Screenshots * [[ * Settings page showing the default login slug (/wp-login.php) * [[ * Settings page with a custom private slug (/dragon-lair) ## Installation 1. Upload the `secure-login-shield` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory or install via Plugins Add New Upload. 2. Activate the plugin through the “Plugins” menu in WordPress. 3. **Go to Settings Secure Login Shield.** 4. Set your private slug (example: `dragon-lair`). 5. **Go to Settings Permalinks Save Changes** (refresh rewrite rules). 6. If you use a caching plugin or CDN, **clear cache** to avoid stale redirects. 7. Log in using `https://yoursite.com/dragon-lair`. **Important:** Bookmark your new login URL! If you forget it, you’ll need to disable the plugin via FTP or database. ## FAQ ### Will this break my site? No. By default it uses `/wp-login.php` until you change it. Deactivating the plugin instantly reverts WordPress to normal behavior. ### Can I completely block /wp-login.php? Yes. Once you set a slug, `/wp-login.php` (and actions) return a 404 Not Found. ### What if I forget my private slug? Deactivate the plugin via FTP (delete or rename `secure-login-shield`). WordPress will go back to `/wp-login.php`. ### Does this work with caching plugins or CDNs? Yes, but after changing your slug, you should clear cache/CDN to avoid serving stale redirects. ## Reviews ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/c265744b104cddc9d9f334cbc86cce65a6d5ff5aa7a04e71e446706eef32b6cd? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Great plugin](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/great-plugin-40862/)󠁿 [urosjovanovic](https://profiles.wordpress.org/urosjovanovic/) September 22, 2025 Secure Login Shield is a great plugin! Easy to use and very effective at protecting your site. [ Read all 1 review ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/secure-login-shield/reviews/) ## Contributors & Developers “Secure Login Shield” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ Ben Treder ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/bdtreder/) [Translate “Secure Login Shield” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/secure-login-shield) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/secure-login-shield/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/secure-login-shield/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/secure-login-shield/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/secure-login-shield/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog #### 1.3.0 * Rebrand to **Secure Login Shield** by Ben Treder * Default slug remains `/wp-login.php` (safe on first install) * Added activation notice: Save permalinks + clear cache after activation * Stealth 404 mode enforced when custom slug is chosen * Homepage redirect for logged-out visits to `/wp-admin/` #### 1.2.0 * Added stealth 404 mode * Improved security enforcement #### 1.1.0 * Redirected /wp-admin/ homepage for logged-out users #### 1.0.0 * Initial release with custom login slug + wp-login.php block ## Meta * Version **1.3.0** * Last updated **7 months ago** * Active installations **Fewer than 10** * WordPress version ** 6.0 or higher ** * Tested up to **6.8.5** * PHP version ** 7.4 or higher ** * Tags * [custom login](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/custom-login/)[hardening](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/hardening/) [login](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/login/)[security](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/security/) [wp login](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/wp-login/) * [Advanced View](https://wordpress.org/plugins/secure-login-shield/advanced/) ## Ratings 5 out of 5 stars. * [ 1 5-star review ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/secure-login-shield/reviews/?filter=5) * [ 0 4-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/secure-login-shield/reviews/?filter=4) * [ 0 3-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/secure-login-shield/reviews/?filter=3) * [ 0 2-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/secure-login-shield/reviews/?filter=2) * [ 0 1-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/secure-login-shield/reviews/?filter=1) [Add my review](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/secure-login-shield/reviews/#new-post) [See all reviews](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/secure-login-shield/reviews/) ## Contributors * [ Ben Treder ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/bdtreder/) ## Support Got something to say? Need help? [View support forum](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/secure-login-shield/) ## Donate Would you like to support the advancement of this plugin? [ Donate to this plugin ](https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bentreder)