Settings Guide

Overview

This comprehensive guide covers all settings available in PureDevs WP Locker. The plugin features a simple, streamlined settings interface that makes it easy to configure site-wide password protection in minutes.

All settings are located in one convenient location: Settings → PureDevs WP Locker in your WordPress dashboard.

Accessing Settings

To access the PureDevs WP Locker settings page:

1. Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard
2. Navigate to Settings in the left sidebar menu
3. Click on PureDevs WP Locker
4. You’ll see the General settings tab with all configuration options

Settings Overview

The settings page contains three main configuration fields under the General tab:

• Set Password – The password required to access your site
• Form Heading – The heading displayed on the password entry page
• Button Label – The text on the submit button

Set Password

Description

This is the master password that visitors must enter to access your website. Only those who know this password will be able to view your site content.

Configuration

• Field Type: Password input
• Required: Yes
• Character Limit: No specific limit
• Special Characters: Supported

How to Configure

1. Locate the Set Password field
2. Enter your desired password
3. The field may show dots/asterisks for security
4. Click Save Changes at the bottom of the page

Password Requirements

While there are no enforced requirements, we recommend:

• Length: At least 8 characters
• Complexity: Mix of letters, numbers, and symbols
• Memorability: Something you can easily share with authorized users
• Uniqueness: Don’t reuse passwords from other services

Changing Your Password

To change the site password:

1. Access the settings page (you’ll need to be already logged into WordPress admin)
2. Enter a new password in the Set Password field
3. Click Save Changes
4. All existing authorized IPs will remain valid
5. New visitors will need the new password

Form Heading

Description

The form heading is the main title displayed at the top of the password entry page. This is the first thing visitors see when attempting to access your protected site.

Configuration

• Field Type: Text input
• Default Value: “Protected Site”
• Required: Yes (must have a value)
• Recommended Length: 2-5 words

How to Configure

1. Locate the Form Heading field
2. Enter your desired heading text
3. Preview how it looks mentally (or test in incognito mode)
4. Click Save Changes

Common Examples

• “Protected Site” (default)
• “Development in Progress”
• “Coming Soon”
• “Site Under Maintenance”
• “Private Access Required”
• “Staging Environment”

Button Label

Description

The button label is the text displayed on the submit button that visitors click after entering their password.

Configuration

• Field Type: Text input
• Default Value: “Submit”
• Required: Yes
• Recommended Length: 1-3 words

How to Configure

1. Locate the Button Label field
2. Enter your desired button text
3. Keep it short and action-oriented
4. Click Save Changes

Popular Alternatives

• “Submit” (default)
• “Continue”
• “Enter”
• “Access Site”
• “Unlock”
• “Go”

Saving Settings

Save Changes Button

After configuring your settings, you must click the Save Changes button at the bottom of the page to apply your changes.

What Happens When You Save

• All settings are stored in the WordPress database
• Changes take effect immediately
• You’ll see a success message confirming the save
• The password protection becomes active (if password is set)

Unsaved Changes Warning

If you navigate away from the settings page without saving, your changes will be lost. WordPress may show a warning if you attempt to leave with unsaved changes.

Testing Your Settings

Testing Procedure

1. Save all your settings changes
2. Open a new incognito/private browser window
3. Navigate to your site’s homepage
4. You should see the password entry page with your customizations
5. Test entering the correct password
6. Verify you’re redirected to the intended page
7. Test on mobile devices as well

Troubleshooting Settings

Changes Not Appearing

• Ensure you clicked Save Changes
• Clear your browser cache and cookies
• Test in an incognito/private window
• Check if caching plugins are active (clear cache if so)

Can’t Access Settings Page

• Verify you’re logged in as an administrator
• Check if the plugin is activated
• Look for JavaScript errors in browser console
• Try a different browser

Password Not Working

• Verify the password was saved correctly (check for typos)
• Ensure you’re entering the exact password (case-sensitive)
• Check if there are extra spaces before/after the password
• Try setting a simple test password to verify functionality

Settings Keep Resetting

• Check if another plugin is conflicting
• Verify database write permissions
• Look for PHP errors in your error logs
• Contact your hosting provider about database issues

Settings Best Practices

Security

• Use strong, unique passwords
• Store passwords securely in a password manager
• Change passwords periodically for sensitive sites
• Limit password sharing to authorized users only

User Experience

• Use clear, descriptive form headings
• Choose intuitive button labels
• Test on multiple devices and browsers
• Consider your audience when choosing terminology

Maintenance

• Review settings periodically
• Update password after team member departures
• Test the password page after WordPress updates
• Document your settings for team reference

Default Settings Reference

For reference, here are the default values for all settings: