How does it work?

  • Resolved Guido

    (@guido07111975)


    2 years, 10 months ago

    Hi,

    Just installed Wordfence Login Security on a local (test) install and trying to block myself, so I can confirm it works properly.

    After activation I did not change the default settings. Because this is a local install, the Detected IP is ::1. At login page (wp-admin) I enter my user name and a wrong pass many times, but nothing seems to happen.

    Can you explain how it works? Or does it only work when using Two-factor authentication or Google ReCAPTCHA?

    Guido

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  • Plugin Support wfscott

    (@wfscott)

    2 years, 7 months ago

    Hello, @guido07111975

    The Wordfence Login Security plugin contains a subset of the functionality found in the full Wordfence plugin, such as Two-factor Authentication, XML-RPC Protection, and Login Page CAPTCHA. This does not include the full brute force login protection that the Wordfence plugin does (https://ww.wp.xz.cn/plugins/wordfence/)

    The full Wordfence plugin includes all of the features in the login security plugin as well as a full-featured WordPress firewall, a security scanner, live traffic, brute force protection, and more. If you want additional login protection outside of the captcha and 2FA, you will want to install the full Wordfence plugin and deactivate the Login Security version.

    Let me know if you have any questions.

    Thanks,
    Scott

    Thread Starter Guido

    (@guido07111975)

    2 years, 7 months ago

    Hi Scott,

    Thanks! So in case I don’t have an active Two-factor Authentication and Login Page CAPTCHA there’s (almost) no reason to use this “subset” plugin?

    Guido

    Plugin Support wfscott

    (@wfscott)

    2 years, 7 months ago

    @guido07111975

    That is right, this plugin is primarily for two-factor authentication (2FA) and the captcha. It would be primarily used in a case where you have a site and you’re happy with the security that you have in place, but you want to use the Wordfence 2FA and captcha for the additional protection.

    If you do not currently have a firewall and security in place on the site, I would recommend using the Wordfence plugin (https://ww.wp.xz.cn/plugins/wordfence/) which comes with the Login Security features as well.

    If you have any questions, please let us know!

    Thanks,
    Scott

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