{"id":47667,"date":"2024-07-03T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-07-03T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dhblog.dream.press\/blog\/?p=47667"},"modified":"2025-05-21T22:20:35","modified_gmt":"2025-05-22T05:20:35","slug":"limit-login-attempts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/limit-login-attempts\/","title":{"rendered":"A Closer Look At The Limit Login Attempts Reloaded WordPress Plugin"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If a stranger kept knocking on your front door, time and time again, you\u2019d probably bolt it. Or add three additional locks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your online home, too, deserves and <em>needs<\/em> the same protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Limit Login Attempts Reloaded is a popular security plugin that lets you restrict access to your login page. If someone knocks on your virtual door more than a few times, they\u2019re kicked out. It\u2019s a great security tool, used on over two million WordPress sites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re considering using Limit Login Attempts Reloaded or a similar <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/intro-to-wordpress-plugins\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">plugin for your website<\/a>, this guide is a must-read.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the next few minutes, we\u2019re going to look at why you might need this plugin, how to set it up, and what other options you have for protecting your website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jump on board, it\u2019s time for a whistle-stop tour!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-what-is-limit-login-attempts-reloaded\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is Limit Login Attempts Reloaded?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1581\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/01_limit_login_attempts_reloaded_.webp\" alt=\"Illustration showing protection against attacks, with a shield icon surrounded by locks, and a download button for the plugin.\" class=\"wp-image-47675 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/01_limit_login_attempts_reloaded_.webp 2400w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/01_limit_login_attempts_reloaded_-300x198.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/01_limit_login_attempts_reloaded_-1024x675.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/01_limit_login_attempts_reloaded_-768x506.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/01_limit_login_attempts_reloaded_-1536x1012.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/01_limit_login_attempts_reloaded_-2048x1349.webp 2048w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/01_limit_login_attempts_reloaded_-600x395.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/01_limit_login_attempts_reloaded_-1200x791.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/01_limit_login_attempts_reloaded_-730x481.webp 730w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/01_limit_login_attempts_reloaded_-1460x962.webp 1460w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/01_limit_login_attempts_reloaded_-784x516.webp 784w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/01_limit_login_attempts_reloaded_-1568x1033.webp 1568w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/01_limit_login_attempts_reloaded_-877x578.webp 877w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/01_limit_login_attempts_reloaded_-1754x1155.webp 1754w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2400\/1581;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/limit-login-attempts-reloaded\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Limit Login Attempts Reloaded<\/a> is the most popular WordPress plugin for capping the amount of times anyone can attempt to log in to your website. How does it work? By tracking the number of login attempts made from each <a href=\"https:\/\/help.dreamhost.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/217294917-IP-Address\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IP address<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"glossary-term\">\n\t<a\n\t\tclass=\"glossary-term__above-title\"\n\t\thref=\"\"\n\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\trel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\n\t>\n\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\"><path d=\"M320 32c-8.1 0-16.1 1.4-23.7 4.1L15.8 137.4C6.3 140.9 0 149.9 0 160s6.3 19.1 15.8 22.6l57.9 20.9C57.3 229.3 48 259.8 48 291.9v28.1c0 28.4-10.8 57.7-22.3 80.8c-6.5 13-13.9 25.8-22.5 37.6C0 442.7-.9 448.3 .9 453.4s6 8.9 11.2 10.2l64 16c4.2 1.1 8.7 .3 12.4-2s6.3-6.1 7.1-10.4c8.6-42.8 4.3-81.2-2.1-108.7C90.3 344.3 86 329.8 80 316.5V291.9c0-30.2 10.2-58.7 27.9-81.5c12.9-15.5 29.6-28 49.2-35.7l157-61.7c8.2-3.2 17.5 .8 20.7 9s-.8 17.5-9 20.7l-157 61.7c-12.4 4.9-23.3 12.4-32.2 21.6l159.6 57.6c7.6 2.7 15.6 4.1 23.7 4.1s16.1-1.4 23.7-4.1L624.2 182.6c9.5-3.4 15.8-12.5 15.8-22.6s-6.3-19.1-15.8-22.6L343.7 36.1C336.1 33.4 328.1 32 320 32zM128 408c0 35.3 86 72 192 72s192-36.7 192-72L496.7 262.6 354.5 314c-11.1 4-22.8 6-34.5 6s-23.5-2-34.5-6L143.3 262.6 128 408z\"\/><\/svg>\n\t\t<span><\/span>\n\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M342.6 233.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-192 192c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0s-12.5-32.8 0-45.3L274.7 256 105.4 86.6c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0l192 192z\"\/><\/svg>\n\t<\/a>\n    <h3>IP Address<\/h3>\n    <p>An IP address is a unique numerical identifier for devices on a network. It shows where a device is located and facilitates communication between devices using network protocols.<\/p>\n            <a\n            href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/glossary\/domains\/ip-address\/\"\n                        class=\"btn btn--white-outline btn--sm btn--round\"\n                                    target=\"_blank\"\n            rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\n            >\n                            Read More                    <\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The basic plugin is free, offering solid protection against <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/glossary\/hosting\/brute-force-attack\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">brute force attacks<\/a> \u2014 that\u2019s when hackers try to guess your password.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The free version also offers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Full logs of attempted logins.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email notifications.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Protection for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/what-is-woocommerce\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WooCommerce stores<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compatibility with other security <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wordpress-plugins-good-or-bad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">plugins<\/a>, such as Wordfence.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For additional website security features, you can pay for a premium license. This is either $7.99\/month for each domain or you can get a lifetime license for $299.99.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Those extra features include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Smart IP address filtering.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blocking IP addresses based on location.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-why-you-should-limit-wordpress-login-attempts\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why You Should Limit WordPress Login Attempts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Internet can feel like the Wild West. If you don\u2019t secure your site, there\u2019s always someone ready to break in and wreak havoc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By setting a limit on the number of failed login attempts, <strong>you can prevent people from trying to log in repeatedly<\/strong>. You&#8217;re much less likely to get hacked this way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just as importantly, those endless login attempts can overload your WordPress website and reduce performance. Restricting login attempts is a simple solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"article-newsletter article-newsletter--gradient\">\n\n\n<h2>Get Content Delivered Straight to Your Inbox<\/h2><p>Subscribe now to receive all the latest updates, delivered directly to your inbox.<\/p><form class=\"nwsl-form\" id=\"newsletter_block_\" novalidate><div class=\"messages\"><\/div><div class=\"form-group\"><label for=\"input_newsletter_block_\"><input type=\"email\"name=\"email\"id=\"input_newsletter_block_\"placeholder=\"Enter your email address\"novalidatedisabled=\"disabled\"\/><\/label><button type=\"submit\"class=\"btn btn--brand\"disabled=\"disabled\"><span>Sign Me Up!<\/span><svg width=\"21\" height=\"14\" viewBox=\"0 0 21 14\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<path d=\"M13.8523 0.42524L12.9323 1.34521C12.7095 1.56801 12.7132 1.9304 12.9404 2.14865L16.7241 5.7823H0.5625C0.251859 5.7823 0 6.03416 0 6.3448V7.6573C0 7.96794 0.251859 8.2198 0.5625 8.2198H16.7241L12.9405 11.8535C12.7132 12.0717 12.7095 12.4341 12.9323 12.6569L13.8523 13.5769C14.072 13.7965 14.4281 13.7965 14.6478 13.5769L20.8259 7.39879C21.0456 7.17913 21.0456 6.82298 20.8259 6.60327L14.6477 0.42524C14.4281 0.205584 14.0719 0.205584 13.8523 0.42524Z\" fill=\"white\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n<\/button><\/div><\/form><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Potential Downsides Of Limiting Login Attempts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s worth noting that limiting login attempts can cause a few headaches. For example, <strong>genuine users might find themselves locked out<\/strong> if they make a few typos or forget their password. This can be pretty frustrating on both ends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another potential issue is that limiting logins can make you <strong>more vulnerable to a <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/help.dreamhost.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/217917267-Cracking-Intrusion-and-DOS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Denial of Service (DoS) attack<\/strong><\/a>. A malicious hacker could deliberately overload your login limit from multiple IP addresses, and effectively lock out all users, including you. Scary stuff, no?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In rare cases, <strong>login limiting can cause performance issues<\/strong>. This usually happens when your lockout settings are too aggressive or you have a high-traffic site, so your web server has to work hard to track and block thousands of IP addresses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2400\" height=\"2129\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/02_pros_cons_of_limited_login_attempts.webp\" alt=\"Pros (security, better performance, easy solution) and cons (user lockout, performance issues) of limited login attempts.\" class=\"wp-image-47678 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/02_pros_cons_of_limited_login_attempts.webp 2400w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/02_pros_cons_of_limited_login_attempts-300x266.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/02_pros_cons_of_limited_login_attempts-1024x908.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/02_pros_cons_of_limited_login_attempts-768x681.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/02_pros_cons_of_limited_login_attempts-1536x1363.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/02_pros_cons_of_limited_login_attempts-2048x1817.webp 2048w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/02_pros_cons_of_limited_login_attempts-600x532.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/02_pros_cons_of_limited_login_attempts-1200x1065.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/02_pros_cons_of_limited_login_attempts-730x648.webp 730w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/02_pros_cons_of_limited_login_attempts-1460x1295.webp 1460w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/02_pros_cons_of_limited_login_attempts-784x695.webp 784w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/02_pros_cons_of_limited_login_attempts-1568x1391.webp 1568w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/02_pros_cons_of_limited_login_attempts-877x778.webp 877w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/02_pros_cons_of_limited_login_attempts-1754x1556.webp 1754w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2400\/2129;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h2_how-to-protect-your-site-with-limit-login-attempts-reloaded\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Protect Your Site With Limit Login Attempts Reloaded<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s the theory all wrapped up. Now, it\u2019s time to take some action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Setting up the Limit Login Attempts Reloaded plugin is pretty easy. That\u2019s partly why it\u2019s so popular.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But just in case you find yourself a little stuck, here\u2019s a speedy walkthrough of the process:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-1-install-limit-login-attempts-reloaded\">Step 1: Install Limit Login Attempts Reloaded<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Head over to the dashboard of your WordPress site, and then select <strong>Plugins > Add New Plugin<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1551\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/03_add_new_plugin.webp\" alt=\"A WordPress admin dashboard showing &quot;Plugins&quot; from the left-side menu, and &quot;Add New Plugin&quot; selected. \" class=\"wp-image-47680 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/03_add_new_plugin.webp 2400w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/03_add_new_plugin-300x194.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/03_add_new_plugin-1024x662.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/03_add_new_plugin-768x496.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/03_add_new_plugin-1536x993.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/03_add_new_plugin-2048x1324.webp 2048w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/03_add_new_plugin-600x388.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/03_add_new_plugin-1200x776.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/03_add_new_plugin-730x472.webp 730w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/03_add_new_plugin-1460x944.webp 1460w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/03_add_new_plugin-784x507.webp 784w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/03_add_new_plugin-1568x1013.webp 1568w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/03_add_new_plugin-877x567.webp 877w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/03_add_new_plugin-1754x1134.webp 1754w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2400\/1551;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, type \u201cLimit Login Attempts Reloaded\u201d into the search bar in the top-right and hit <strong>Enter<\/strong>. The plugin you want should appear as the first result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve located the plugin, choose <strong>Install Now<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/04_ubuntu.webp\" alt=\"WordPress plugin installer page, with &quot;Limit Login Attempts Reloaded&quot; in the search bar field, and the plugin highlighted.\" class=\"wp-image-47682 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/04_ubuntu.webp 1600w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/04_ubuntu-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/04_ubuntu-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/04_ubuntu-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/04_ubuntu-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/04_ubuntu-600x338.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/04_ubuntu-1200x675.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/04_ubuntu-730x411.webp 730w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/04_ubuntu-1460x821.webp 1460w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/04_ubuntu-784x441.webp 784w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/04_ubuntu-1568x882.webp 1568w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/04_ubuntu-877x493.webp 877w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1600\/900;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When the plugin has been installed, hit <strong>Activate<\/strong>. Stay with us \u2014 you\u2019re one step away from protecting your site!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Choose Your Login Limits And Settings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you check the left sidebar, you\u2019ll notice that a <strong>Limit Login Attempts<\/strong> option has appeared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Click on that, and then select <strong>Settings<\/strong> from the drop-down menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2222\" height=\"1551\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/05_limit_login_attempts.webp\" alt=\"&quot;Limit Login Attempts&quot; highlighted on the WP Admin dashboard with &quot;Settings&quot; selected from the drop-down menu.\" class=\"wp-image-47684 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/05_limit_login_attempts.webp 2222w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/05_limit_login_attempts-300x209.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/05_limit_login_attempts-1024x715.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/05_limit_login_attempts-768x536.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/05_limit_login_attempts-1536x1072.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/05_limit_login_attempts-2048x1430.webp 2048w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/05_limit_login_attempts-600x419.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/05_limit_login_attempts-1200x838.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/05_limit_login_attempts-730x510.webp 730w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/05_limit_login_attempts-1460x1019.webp 1460w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/05_limit_login_attempts-784x547.webp 784w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/05_limit_login_attempts-1568x1094.webp 1568w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/05_limit_login_attempts-877x612.webp 877w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/05_limit_login_attempts-1754x1224.webp 1754w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2222px) 100vw, 2222px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2222px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2222\/1551;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s work our way through the <strong>General Settings<\/strong> first:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>GDPR compliance<\/strong>: This option adds a small message on your login screen, informing users that you\u2019re tracking IP addresses (a requirement under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/news\/announcements\/what-to-know-about-gdpr-data-security\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GDPR law<\/a>). You can adjust the message in the box below.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Notify on lockout<\/strong>: With this feature, you will receive an email alert whenever someone is locked out of your site. You can choose the number of times this has to happen before you receive an email. Make sure to test that this is working.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Display\/Hide options<\/strong>: The next four checkboxes are just about how the plugin will appear in your WordPress Admin area.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1472\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/06_general_settings_.webp\" alt=\"General settings with GDPR compliance, email alerts, menu options, security, warning icon, etc. highlighted. \" class=\"wp-image-47686 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/06_general_settings_.webp 2400w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/06_general_settings_-300x184.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/06_general_settings_-1024x628.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/06_general_settings_-768x471.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/06_general_settings_-1536x942.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/06_general_settings_-2048x1256.webp 2048w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/06_general_settings_-600x368.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/06_general_settings_-1200x736.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/06_general_settings_-730x448.webp 730w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/06_general_settings_-1460x895.webp 1460w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/06_general_settings_-784x481.webp 784w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/06_general_settings_-1568x962.webp 1568w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/06_general_settings_-877x538.webp 877w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/06_general_settings_-1754x1076.webp 1754w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2400\/1472;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Scroll down a little further, and you will come to the <strong>App Settings<\/strong> area:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Micro Cloud<\/strong>: In return for sharing bad IP addresses with the plugin\u2019s developers, you can get limited access to Limit Login Attempts Reloaded\u2019s premium features.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Local App: <\/strong>The settings here control <em>how<\/em> the plugin blocks logins. You can probably leave this section alone unless you have specific ideas about timing and attempts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1472\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/07_micro_cloud_and_local_app.webp\" alt=\"App Settings area showing options for &quot;Micro Cloud,&quot; and &quot;Lockout&quot; and &quot;Trusted IP Origins&quot; under &quot;Local App&quot; toggle heading.\" class=\"wp-image-47688 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/07_micro_cloud_and_local_app.webp 2400w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/07_micro_cloud_and_local_app-300x184.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/07_micro_cloud_and_local_app-1024x628.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/07_micro_cloud_and_local_app-768x471.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/07_micro_cloud_and_local_app-1536x942.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/07_micro_cloud_and_local_app-2048x1256.webp 2048w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/07_micro_cloud_and_local_app-600x368.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/07_micro_cloud_and_local_app-1200x736.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/07_micro_cloud_and_local_app-730x448.webp 730w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/07_micro_cloud_and_local_app-1460x895.webp 1460w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/07_micro_cloud_and_local_app-784x481.webp 784w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/07_micro_cloud_and_local_app-1568x962.webp 1568w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/07_micro_cloud_and_local_app-877x538.webp 877w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/07_micro_cloud_and_local_app-1754x1076.webp 1754w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2400\/1472;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can unlock even more settings with a Premium subscription. The plugin has a solid knowledge base to help you navigate these options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Monitor Login Attempts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With your protection set, you can visit <strong>Limit Login Attempts > Logs<\/strong> via the sidebar at any time to monitor the lockouts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1770\" height=\"1551\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/08_limit_login_attempts_logs.webp\" alt=\"App Settings area showing options for &quot;Micro Cloud,&quot; and &quot;Lockout&quot; and &quot;Trusted IP Origins&quot; under &quot;Local App&quot; toggle heading.\" class=\"wp-image-47690 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/08_limit_login_attempts_logs.webp 1770w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/08_limit_login_attempts_logs-300x263.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/08_limit_login_attempts_logs-1024x897.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/08_limit_login_attempts_logs-768x673.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/08_limit_login_attempts_logs-1536x1346.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/08_limit_login_attempts_logs-600x526.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/08_limit_login_attempts_logs-1200x1052.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/08_limit_login_attempts_logs-730x640.webp 730w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/08_limit_login_attempts_logs-1460x1279.webp 1460w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/08_limit_login_attempts_logs-784x687.webp 784w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/08_limit_login_attempts_logs-1568x1374.webp 1568w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/08_limit_login_attempts_logs-877x768.webp 877w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/08_limit_login_attempts_logs-1754x1537.webp 1754w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1770px) 100vw, 1770px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1770px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1770\/1551;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Or click on the <strong>Logs<\/strong> tab if you\u2019re already in the plugin setting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1418\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/09_logs.webp\" alt=\"Dashboard of Limit Login Attempts Reloaded, with options to manage whitelists, blacklists, etc., and &quot;Logs&quot; highlighted.\" class=\"wp-image-47692 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/09_logs.webp 2400w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/09_logs-300x177.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/09_logs-1024x605.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/09_logs-768x454.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/09_logs-1536x908.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/09_logs-2048x1210.webp 2048w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/09_logs-600x355.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/09_logs-1200x709.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/09_logs-730x431.webp 730w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/09_logs-1460x863.webp 1460w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/09_logs-784x463.webp 784w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/09_logs-1568x926.webp 1568w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/09_logs-877x518.webp 877w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/09_logs-1754x1036.webp 1754w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2400\/1418;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also manually restrict a specific IP address and add it to the safelist using this area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h2_alternatives-to-the-limit-login-attempts-plugin\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Alternatives To The Limit Login Attempts Plugin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While Limit Login Attempts Reloaded is a great solution, it\u2019s not the only way to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/secure-your-wordpress-website\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">protect your site from brute force attacks<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some alternative options to consider:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Wordfence Security Plugin<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1448\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/10_wordfence_security.webp\" alt=\"Ad for the Wordfence Security plugin, offering firewall, malware scan, and login security features to secure WP websites.\" class=\"wp-image-47694 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/10_wordfence_security.webp 2400w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/10_wordfence_security-300x181.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/10_wordfence_security-1024x618.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/10_wordfence_security-768x463.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/10_wordfence_security-1536x927.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/10_wordfence_security-2048x1236.webp 2048w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/10_wordfence_security-600x362.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/10_wordfence_security-1200x724.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/10_wordfence_security-730x440.webp 730w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/10_wordfence_security-1460x881.webp 1460w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/10_wordfence_security-784x473.webp 784w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/10_wordfence_security-1568x946.webp 1568w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/10_wordfence_security-877x529.webp 877w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/10_wordfence_security-1754x1058.webp 1754w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2400\/1448;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Actively used by over five million sites, <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wordfence\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wordfence Security<\/a> is probably the best free all-in-one security plugin for WordPress. It provides much more than login protection, although this makes it a little resource-heavy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pros<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Comprehensive security features, including brute force protection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offers real-time global IP protection and IP intelligence.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>May overlap with other security plugins.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Can be overwhelming for beginners because of its feature-rich nature.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Loginizer Plugin<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1448\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/11_loginizer.webp\" alt=\"Ad for Loginizer plugin providing security solutions to protect WP websites from unauthorized access and malware attacks.\" class=\"wp-image-47696 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/11_loginizer.webp 2400w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/11_loginizer-300x181.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/11_loginizer-1024x618.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/11_loginizer-768x463.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/11_loginizer-1536x927.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/11_loginizer-2048x1236.webp 2048w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/11_loginizer-600x362.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/11_loginizer-1200x724.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/11_loginizer-730x440.webp 730w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/11_loginizer-1460x881.webp 1460w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/11_loginizer-784x473.webp 784w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/11_loginizer-1568x946.webp 1568w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/11_loginizer-877x529.webp 877w, https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/11_loginizer-1754x1058.webp 1754w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2400\/1448;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/loginizer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">This freemium plugin<\/a> is a like-for-like replacement for Limit Login Attempts Reloaded. 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The good news is that, if you&#8217;re familiar with code, you can take some control by editing your site\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/guide-to-wp-and-htaccess\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">.htaccess file<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, you can drop in the following code to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/really-simple-ssl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">limit login access<\/a> to specific IP addresses. 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