Limit Login Attempts Reloaded Software Docs
  • πŸ‘‹Welcome to Limit Login Attempts Reloaded
  • Introduction
    • πŸ’‘Overview
    • πŸ”Importance of Preventing Brute Force Attacks
  • Installation & Setup
    • πŸ’»System Requirements
    • ⬇️Installing The Plugin
    • ⚑Activating The Plugin
    • βš™οΈConfiguration Options
  • Plugin Settings
    • πŸ› οΈGeneral Settings
      • πŸ“Enabling/Disabling Plugin
      • πŸ“Setting Max Login Attempts
      • πŸ“Setting The Active App
      • πŸ“Setting Lockout Email Notifications
      • πŸ“Setting Display Options Within WP Dashboard
        • Displaying Left Menu Item
        • Hide Dashboard Widget
        • Showing Warning Badge
        • Displaying Top Menu Item
      • πŸ“GDPR Compliance
        • IP Data Handling
        • Displaying Privacy Terms
    • πŸ› οΈAdvanced Settings
      • πŸ“Safelist & Denylist
        • Block By Country
      • πŸ“Trusted IP Origins
      • πŸ“IP Logs
        • Active Lockouts Log
  • Managing Denied/Allowed Users
    • πŸ”‘Accessing List of Denied/Allowed Usernames & IPs
    • πŸ”Viewing Details of Denied Attempts
    • πŸ”‘Allowing Usernames & IPs
  • Notifications & Reporting
    • πŸ“¨Receiving Email Notifications
    • πŸ“ŠAnalyzing Login Attempts & Statistics
      • πŸ“Dashboard Statistics
      • πŸ“Reviewing IP Logs
    • ⬇️Exporting IP Data
  • Troubleshooting & Support
    • πŸ—ƒοΈCommon Issues & Resolutions
      • πŸ“Unlocking An Admin That Gets Locked Out
      • πŸ“Seeing Login Attempts After an IP Address Has Been Denied by IP Access Rules
    • πŸ“ŠFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
      • πŸ“How do I know if I'm under attack?
      • πŸ“How can I tell that the premium plugin is working?
      • πŸ“Could these failed login attempts be fake?
      • πŸ“What happens if my site exceeds the request limits in the plan?
      • πŸ“What do I do if all users get blocked?
      • πŸ“What URLs are being attacked and protected?
      • πŸ“How is LLAR better than other brute-force protection plugins?
      • πŸ“What do I do when an admin gets blocked?
    • πŸ›Debug Info
      • πŸ“Software Version
    • πŸ™β€β™€οΈContacting Support For Assistance
  • Best Practices for Enhanced Security
    • πŸ”’Using Strong Passwords
    • βœ…Implementing Additional Security Measures
    • ⬇️Regularly Updating WordPress and Plugins
  • Conclusion
    • πŸ“„Recap of The Benefits of "Limit Login Attempts Reloaded"
    • ⭐Encouragement To Provide Feedback and Reviews
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  1. Plugin Settings
  2. General Settings

Setting Max Login Attempts

In the plugin dashboard, navigate to the β€œSettings” tab. Scroll down to the β€œApp Settings”. If you are a free user, you will use the β€œLocal App” section. If you are a premium user, you will use the β€œLimit Login Attempts Reloaded Cloud App” section. Look for β€œLockout” and the field for β€œallowed retries”. This setting will allow you to set how many times an IP address (bot or human) can attempt a login before they get locked out. By default, the allowed retries setting is set to 4. You are free to increase or decrease this. Please be aware that fewer attempts may increase the likelihood of legitimate admins and users to be locked out more frequently. However, if the amount of attempts is set too high, it might increase your brute force activity.

We suggest keeping the default setting unless suggested by your web host or a security professional.

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