=== MC Login Code ===

Contributors: Mike Hickcox, lowest, birgire
Tags: third field, login code, authorization code, login field
Tested up to: 5.5.1
License: GPLv2 or laterLicense
URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
Adds an authentication code field to your Wordpress login form for better security and a block to brute-force attacks.


== Description ==

MC Login Code is a lightweight plugin that adds a code field as the third field in your login form for better security. Access is denied when the login code field is invalid or empty. To disable this feature, leave the login code field blank. Users must know the login code to login to the website. When the code is updated or disabled, the website administator receives an email to confirm the current code or the disabling of the Login Code.


== Installation ==

From the WP admin panel, click “Plugins” -> “Add new”.
In the browser input box, type “MC Login Code”.
Select the “MC Login Code” plugin (authored by Mike Hickcox), and click “Install”.
Activate the plugin and go to Settings -> MC Login Code.
   OR…
If you have the .zip file on your computer:
Open the WP admin panel, and click “Plugins” -> “Add new”.
Click “upload” ... then browse to the .zip file downloaded from this page.
Click “Install”.. and then “Activate plugin” and go to Settings -> MC Login Code.


== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= When do I need to use the login code? =
Whenever anyone logs in to the website, they need to use their username and password as before, and also use this login code to gain access.

= How do I set the code? =
After to activate this plugin, go to Tools > MC Login Code and enter your desired code, 4 to 20 characters.

= Do I need to set the code for every user? =
No. there is one code for the website. Everyone who signs in must use that code.

= What if I forget my login code? =
Use a program like FileZilla or access the File Manager through your host's CPanel.
Delete the "mc-login-code" folder from your plugins folder.
Log back in as admin. (There will now be no third field.) Reinstall the plugin.

= What's the purpose of this again? =
Any bot or hacker that tries to guess username and password to get into your site will fail.
Even if they have the right username and password, they won't gain access without the login code.


== Screenshots ==

1. After activating, you'll find the plugin listed in your left Settings menu.
2. You can also access the setting for this plugin from the main list of plugins.
3. On the settings page, you enter your new greeting and click on Submit.
4. This is your WordPress login screen. This plugin add the third field: Login Code.
5. An example of the email the website administrator receives when the code is updated or removed.


== Changelog ==

2.3.1 Initial Release to WordPress


== Upgrade Notice ==