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Bifr\u00f6st<\/strong> is a WordPress plugin that helps create instant passwordless login links. Use those links to securely allow people temporary admin access to your WordPress site (dashboard).<\/p>\n\n

As WordPress site owners, we frequently give temporary admin access to people. Among many cases, giving temporary admin access to support engineers to troubleshoot an issue is prominent. In contrast with the default process of creating a user, Bifr\u00f6st<\/strong> can instantly create a secure login link.<\/p>\n\n

How to Create Passwordless Temporary Login Links for WordPress<\/h3>\n\n

The following video demonstrates creating a temporary login link for WordPress using Bifr\u00f6st<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n

[youtube https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=mG9rUl0ou5k]<\/p>\n\n

How often do you need to allow someone access to your WordPress site? There are many cases when you need to allow people access to your site, including support engineers.<\/p>\n\n

Allowing temporary access to your WordPress site was never easier. Create a temporary login URL to give people instant access to your site. You don't need any email address, username or password.<\/p>\n\n

\ud83d\udd10\ufe0f Feature Highlight of Bifr\u00f6st<\/h3>\n\n

\ud83d\udd11\ufe0f Instantly create passwordless temporary login links for WP.<\/p>\n\n

\ud83d\udd11\ufe0f Remove\/delete temporary login links anytime you want.<\/p>\n\n

\ud83d\udd11\ufe0f By default, the temporary login links are valid for 7 days.<\/p>\n\n

\ud83d\udd11\ufe0f You can increase the validity by 3 days for expired login links.<\/p>\n\n

How does Bifr\u00f6st work<\/h3>\n\n

You can create passwordless temporary login links after successfully installing Bifr\u00f6st<\/strong> on your WordPress site. Like most WordPress plugins installation is very straightforward. Moreover, it does not require any additional configuration.<\/p>\n\n

Bifr\u00f6st adds its option as a sub-menu under the WordPress User<\/strong> menu. You can also quickly access the menu from the installed plugins section. Under the plugin name, there is a quick link called Create Login Links<\/strong>. Click on Create Login Links<\/strong> to access plugin settings. You can create temporary login links from here by clicking the Generate button.<\/p>\n\n

By default, temporary login links are valid for 7 days. When the link expires after 7 days, you will find an option to extend the validity. You can extend validity for 3 days (you can keep repeating this process as long as necessary).<\/p>\n\n

Bifr\u00f6st prioritizes security<\/h3>\n\n

\ud83d\udd12\ufe0f Though we want to add ease to your workflow, site security is our top priority. As a result, we have coupled ease and security together.<\/p>\n\n

\ud83d\udd12\ufe0f First, the temporary login link appends a cryptographically secure random byte stream. As a result, there is no pattern for people to predict\/target.<\/p>\n\n

\ud83d\udd12\ufe0f Second, the link expires in 7 days. So, even if you don\u2019t remove a link, access to your dashboard will not work.<\/p>\n\n

\ud83d\udd12\ufe0f On top of that, people who access your dashboard using the passwordless temporary login links, cannot access the User<\/strong> menu. As a result, they cannot create a new user or modify an existing user.<\/p>\n\n\n

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  1. Install using the WordPress built-in Plugin installer, or Extract the zip file and drop the contents in the wp-content\/plugins\/ directory of your WordPress installation.<\/li>\n
  2. Activate the plugin through the \u2018Plugins\u2019 menu in WordPress.<\/li>\n
  3. Go to the Temporary Login tab within the Users menu.<\/li>\n
  4. Click \"Generate a link\", and you\u2019re all set.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
    \n

    Why should I use Bifr\u00f6st?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

    Bifr\u00f6st<\/strong> aims to add ease to your workflow by simplifying user creation on your WordPress site. To create a WordPress user, you must perform at least four steps. Those steps include setting a username, email address, password, and the user's role.<\/p>\n\n

    Bifr\u00f6st simplifies the process and empowers you to create a passwordless login with a single click.<\/p><\/dd>\n

    What if I forget to revoke access?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

    Not to worry. The URL is automatically disabled at the expiration time with no action needed on your part.<\/p><\/dd>\n

    Can I share a feature request?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

    Yes, we appreciate your feedback and ideas. Please share your feature request here.<\/p><\/dd>\n\n<\/dl>\n\n\n

    1.0.9<\/h4>\n\n
      \n
    • Security: Codebase updated based on Plugin Check Plugin (PCP).<\/li>\n
    • Compatibility: WordPress 6.9.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

      1.0.8<\/h4>\n\n
        \n
      • Fix: Security Vulnerability.<\/li>\n
      • Update: Disallow profile.php for temporary users.<\/li>\n
      • Tweak: Loads the scripts only on the plugin settings page.<\/li>\n
      • Removed: load_plugin_textdomain()<\/code> as this plugin is hosted on WordPress.org, so, it is no longer need to manually include this function call for translations under the plugin slug. WordPress will automatically load the translations as needed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

        1.0.7<\/h4>\n\n
          \n
        • Fix: Show Toolbar when viewing site.<\/li>\n
        • Compatibility: WordPress 6.8.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

          1.0.6<\/h4>\n\n
            \n
          • Security: Codebase updated based on Plugin Check Plugin (PCP).<\/li>\n
          • Compatibility: WordPress 6.7.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

            1.0.5<\/h4>\n\n
              \n
            • Fix: Disallowed a temporary user to access plugin setting page using a link.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

              1.0.4<\/h4>\n\n
                \n
              • Update: Extend time for 3 days is always visible now.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

                1.0.3<\/h4>\n\n
                  \n
                • Security: Temporary users are not allowed to access the User\/Profile menu.<\/li>\n
                • Tweak: admin_init<\/code> was changed with wp_dashboard_setup<\/code> to control capabilities and admin menu.<\/li>\n
                • Appearance: Fixed the outline style of the delete button and added a tooltip for clear instruction.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

                  1.0.2<\/h4>\n\n
                    \n
                  • Add: Disallow the temporary user to delete an user of the site.<\/li>\n
                  • Add: POT file added.<\/li>\n
                  • Fix: Text domain for a method.<\/li>\n
                  • Fix: Headers already sent warning after deleting a link.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

                    1.0.1<\/h4>\n\n
                      \n
                    • Fix: Plugin file header, sanitize for wp_nonce, prefix related issue, internationalization issues.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

                      1.0.0<\/h4>\n\n
                        \n
                      • Initial release<\/li>\n<\/ul>","raw_excerpt":"\ud83d\udd17\ufe0f Create passwordless temporary login links. Instantly \u26a1\ufe0f","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/twd.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin\/192051","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/twd.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/twd.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/plugin"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/twd.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=192051"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/twd.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wporg\/v1\/users\/hakik"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/twd.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=192051"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"plugin_section","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/twd.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_section?post=192051"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_tags","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/twd.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_tags?post=192051"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/twd.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_category?post=192051"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_contributors","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/twd.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_contributors?post=192051"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_business_model","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/twd.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_business_model?post=192051"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}