=== Protected Post Password Hint ===
Contributors: abelcheung
Tags: post,posts,protected post,password,password form,password hint
Requires at least: 2.2
Tested up to: 3.3.2
Stable tag: RELEASE-1-0

Replace boiler-plate password form shown in protected posts with a form containing hints taken from 'password_hint' custom field.

== Description ==

Traditionally all password protected posts contain a boiler-plate password form without any hints. Without any capability to change the string, one must provide the hint in another post, which is a bit clumsy. Not to mention, people viewing the single protected post only will be unable to see the hint at all. With this plugin protected posts are more usable.

The password hint is taken from a certain custom field within the protected post, with key name ‘password_hint’. If this key is present, the value of key is immediately taken as the password hint. Without the key, the standard password form is shown again.

This custom field is hidden by default for Wordpress 3.x and need to be manually enabled from Screen Options pulldown menu on top right corner while writing posts.

== Installation ==

= New install =
1. Decompress zip file.
2. Copy protected-post-password-hint.php to plugin subfolder (usually wp-content/plugins/).
3. Activate plugin in WordPress admin page. No configuration needed.

= Upgrade =
1. Deactivate the plugin in WordPress admin page.
2. Remove the plugin file.
3. Upload new plugin and activate again.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= How to use it? =

Under post writing page, add a custom field named 'password_hint'. The value will be taken as the hint shown on top of password form.

= I have problem not described here. =

[Don't hesitate to write email to me](http://me.abelcheung.org/aboutme/) .

== Screenshots ==
http://me.abelcheung.org/devel/protected-post-password-hint/

== License ==
This plugin is released under BSD.