=== WP Cron HTTP Auth ===

Plugin Name: WP Cron HTTP Auth
Plugin URI: https://perishablepress.com/wp-cron-http-auth/
Description: Enable WP Cron on sites using HTTP Authorization
Tags: wp cron, cron, http auth, http, auth
Author: Jeff Starr
Author URI: https://plugin-planet.com/
Donate link: https://monzillamedia.com/donate.html
Contributors: specialk
Requires at least: 4.6
Tested up to: 5.9
Stable tag: 2.3
Version: 2.3
Requires PHP: 5.6.20
Text Domain: wp-cron-http-auth
Domain Path: /languages
License: GPL v2 or later

Enables WP Cron on sites using HTTP Authorization.



== Description ==

This plugin enables WP Cron on sites using HTTP Authorization.

How to use: Visit the plugin settings, enter your HTTP Auth credentials, save changes, and done.

Everything happens silently and automatically in the background.

> New! Supports defined constants via wp-config.php ([learn more](https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-cron-http-auth/#installation))


**Privacy**

This plugin does not collect or store any user data. It does not set any cookies, and it does not connect to any third-party locations. Thus, this plugin does not affect user privacy in any way.



== Installation ==

**Installing the Plugin**

1. Upload the plugin to your blog and activate
2. Visit the plugin settings to configure options

[More info on installing WP plugins](https://wordpress.org/support/article/managing-plugins/#installing-plugins)


**Using Constants**

Thanks to feedback from [@nowakpiotrek](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/feature-read-configuration-from-config-variables/), this plugin supports username and password constants defined in WordPress `wp-config.php`. So instead of entering the username and password via the plugin settings, you can add the following definitions to the `wp-config.php` file, just before the line that says, "That's all, stop editing!" There you can add the following code:

	define('WP_CRON_HTTP_AUTH_USERNAME', 'your-http-auth-username');
	define('WP_CRON_HTTP_AUTH_PASSWORD', 'your-http-auth-password');

Change `your-http-auth-username` and `your-http-auth-password` to match your username and password, respectively. After saving changes, you can verify the new constants are working by visiting the plugin settings page. If the constants are working, the username and password options will be greyed out, with a message that says, "Username/Password set in wp-config.php".


**Uninstalling**

This plugin cleans up after itself. All plugin settings will be removed from your database when the plugin is uninstalled via the Plugins screen.


**Restore Default Options**

To restore default options, uninstall the plugin via the WP Plugins screen, and then reinstall.


**Like the plugin?**

If you like WP Cron HTTP Auth, please take a moment to [give a 5-star rating](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/wp-cron-http-auth/reviews/?rate=5#new-post). It helps to keep development and support going strong. Thank you!



== Upgrade Notice ==

To upgrade this plugin, remove the old version and replace with the new version. Or just click "Update" from the Plugins screen and let WordPress do it for you automatically.

__Note:__ uninstalling the plugin from the WP Plugins screen results in the removal of all settings from the WP database. 



== Screenshots ==

1. Plugin settings



== Frequently Asked Questions ==

**Does this work for WP Multisite?**

Yes, this plugin works great on Multisite.


**Got a question?**

Send any questions or feedback via my [contact form](https://plugin-planet.com/support/#contact)



== Changelog ==

If you like WP Cron HTTP Auth, please take a moment to [give a 5-star rating](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/wp-cron-http-auth/reviews/?rate=5#new-post). It helps to keep development and support going strong. Thank you!


**2.3 (2022/01/17)**

* Adds support for config constants
* Improves loading of translations
* Updates some links to external resources
* Changes minimum required WP version to 4.6
* Tests on WordPress 5.9

**2.2 (2021/07/17)**

* Tests on WordPress 5.8

**2.1 (2021/02/10)**

* Tests on WordPress 5.7

**2.0 (2020/11/15)**

* Tests on PHP 7.4 and 8.0
* Tests on WordPress 5.6

**1.9 (2020/08/09)**

* Refines readme/documentation
* Tests on WordPress 5.5

**1.8 (2020/03/19)**

* Tests on WordPress 5.4

**1.7 (2019/11/07)**

* Tests on WordPress 5.3

**1.6 (2019/09/02)**

* Updates some links to https
* Generates new default translation template
* Tests on WordPress 5.3 (alpha)

**1.5 (2019/05/01)**

* Bumps [minimum PHP version](https://codex.wordpress.org/Template:Server_requirements) to 5.6.20
* Updates default translation template
* Tests on WordPress 5.2

**1.4 (2019/03/10)**

* Changes Password input to type "password"
* Adds check for admin user for settings shortcut link
* Tweaks plugin settings screen UI
* Generates new default translation template
* Tests on WordPress 5.1 and 5.2 (alpha)

**1.3 (2019/02/20)**

* Just a version bump for compat with WP 5.1
* Full update coming soon :)

**1.2 (2018/11/16)**

* Adds homepage link to Plugins screen
* Updates default translation template
* Tests on WordPress 5.0 (beta)

**1.1 (2018/08/20)**

* Adds screenshot and icons for WP Plugin Directory
* Adds "rate plugin" links on Plugins and settings page
* Adds `rel="noopener noreferrer"` to all [blank-target links](https://perishablepress.com/wordpress-blank-target-vulnerability/)
* Updates GDPR blurb and donate link
* Generates default translation template
* Further tests on WP 4.9 + 5.0 (alpha)

**1.0 (2018/05/18)**

* Initial release