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Limit Login Attempts
Overview
A Pro Security module that locks out repeated failed logins with escalating cool-off periods. Defaults: 3 attempts, 15-minute lockout, escalate after 2 lockouts to 30 minutes, 60-minute attempt window. Lock by IP or IP+username; never-block IP allowlist; covers wp-login, Woo, custom login URL, REST, XML-RPC, and application-password failures. Optional logs/geo and generic error messages. Soft stack with Change Login URL and CAPTCHAs; soft overlap with Generic Login Errors if both invent generic messaging. Requires a valid WP PowerSuite license. Shared NAT can lock many users—use allowlist carefully.
- Any public login surface
- Agencies shipping Pro login hardening baselines
- Teams pairing rate limits with Change Login URL + CAPTCHA
Features
Failed-login lockouts
IP or IP+username
Never-block allowlist
Wide coverage
Logs + optional geo
Optional generic errors
Use Cases
- Public membership loginsLock out credential stuffing without a full WAF.
- Woo My AccountRate-limit store login abuse.
- Agency baselineShip Limit Login + Change Login URL + Turnstile on every client.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Limit Login Attempts do in WP PowerSuite?
It slows down password-guessing bots by locking out repeated failed logins for increasing cool-off periods.
How do I enable Limit Login Attempts in WP PowerSuite?
Activate a WP PowerSuite license, enable the module, tune attempts/lockouts/allowlist, and save.
Who should use Limit Login Attempts?
Any site with a public WordPress or Woo login form.
Can shared office IPs get locked?
Yes. Use the never-block allowlist (and consider IP+username mode) for shared NATs.
Is Limit Login Attempts a free or Pro module in WP PowerSuite?
It is a Pro module and requires a valid WP PowerSuite license.
