Lock Administrator Email with WPMasterToolKit : Essential security for your WordPress site
In the ever-changing world of online content management, security is of paramount importance. For this reason, we have developed the "Lock Admin Email" module within the WPMasterToolKit plugin. This module makes it possible to lock the admin email of a WordPress site, thereby preventing unauthorized modifications and increasing overall site security.
Which plugins can the Lock Admin Email Module replace?
While there are various security plugins for WordPress, very few focus solely on preventing unauthorized changes to admin email. Some all-in-one security plugins allow you to configure this functionality, but WPMasterToolKit's Lock Admin Email module specializes in this specific task, eliminating the need for more cumbersome and complex plugins for such a targeted feature.
Essential safety functionality
Unauthorized changes to a site's administrator email can open the door to various types of security breach. A locked admin email means that an extra layer of protection is applied, preventing phishing attempts and ensuring that only authorized users have access to critical site settings. This plugin ensures that the admin email remains constant, unless you voluntarily choose to temporarily unlock it for scheduled updates.
How to use this Module
Using the "Lock Admin Email" module is surprisingly simple. Once the module has been activated within WPMasterToolKit, the administrator's email is automatically locked. To achieve this, the module intercepts email change attempts via various WordPress filters and actions:
- admin_head-options-general.phpAppend your own css and javascript to visually unlock the field in the admin panel.
- pre_option_admin_email and pre_option_new_admin_emailBlock any attempt at modification by resending the constant email.
- pre_update_optionPrevents 'admin_email' and 'new_admin_email' options from being modified.
Technical Choices Behind the Module
The plugin uses built-in WordPress filters and actions to intercept potential changes to the admin email. By pre-holding the value of this email at a constant level, we've chosen to store this value as a constant in wp-config, thanks to the plugin's internal configuration class. This locks the value even at a basic WordPress installation level, eliminating any attempt to override it by traditional means of updating options via the dashboard or other custom scripts.
Conclusion: Securing the essence of your WordPress site
By locking the administrator's email, WPMasterToolKit's Lock Admin Email module addresses a crucial security need for WordPress site owners. With this module, we've simplified complex security into one easy step, ensuring that your admin email stays exactly where you want it, free from the vagaries of accidental or malicious changes.