

Dashboard Overview - Rate Limit Settings
BruteFort is your WordPress site’s complete login security solution. Protect against brute force attacks, hide your login page with a custom URL, block countries using geo-blocking, and manage IP restrictions — all in one lightweight, performance-optimized plugin.
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.
🌐 Geo Blocking (Country-Based Restrictions)
– Block or allow login attempts by country
– Blacklist mode: Block specific countries from accessing wp-login.php
– Whitelist mode: Only allow login from selected countries
– IP geolocation detection (Cloudflare compatible)
– Perfect for region-specific sites or blocking high-risk countries
🔗 Custom Login URL (Hide wp-login.php)
– Hide default WordPress login page (wp-login.php)
– Create custom login slug (e.g., yoursite.com/secure-access)
– Automatically redirect wp-login.php to 404
– Prevent automated bot attacks targeting /wp-login.php
– Easy to remember custom URLs for authorized users
🛡️ Brute Force Protection & Rate Limiting
– Block brute force attacks with smart rate limiting
– Set maximum login attempts per IP address
– Configurable time windows and lockout durations
– Progressive lockout extensions for repeated attacks
– Custom error messages for locked users
📍 IP Whitelist & Blacklist Management
– Manage custom IP whitelists and blacklists
– Add individual IPs or CIDR ranges
– Instantly block suspicious IPs
– Whitelist your own IP to prevent lockouts
– Bulk IP management with easy interface
📊 Real-Time Monitoring & Logs
– View failed login attempts in real-time
– Track IP addresses, usernames, and timestamps
– Filter logs by status, date, or IP
– Manual unlock for accidentally locked users
– Export logs for security audits
⚡ Performance & Compatibility
– Lightweight and performance-optimized
– Works with Cloudflare, proxy servers, and CDNs
– Compatible with most security plugins
– Dark mode UI support
– No impact on page load speeds