=== WordPress Persistent Login ===
Contributors: lukeseager, freemius
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Tags: login, persistent login, keep users logged in, remember users, remember user, login cookie, remember me cookie, remember login, stay logged in, login, auto login
Requires at least: 4.9.4
Tested up to: 4.9.8
Stable tag: 1.3.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Persistent Login keeps users logged into your website securely, unless they explicitly log out.

== Description ==

Persistent Login is a simple plugin that keeps users logged into your website unless they explicitly choose to log-out. 

It requires no set-up, simply install and save your users time by keeping them logged into your website securely as well as avoid the annoyance of forgetting usernames & passwords.

## Features
* Selects the 'Remember Me' box by default. 
  * If left checked, users will be kept logged in for 1 year
* Each time a user revisits your website their login is extended to 1 year again
* Dashboard stats show you how many users are being kept logged in
* Force log-out all users with the click of a button
* Secure, fast and simple to use!

### Supported Plugins
If you use a plugin that alters the login process (or adds a new login form) that isn't on the list below, please open a support ticket:

* PeepSo
* Theme My Login
* WooCommerce Social Login *(Premium Plan)*

### Top Tip
Once the plugin is installed, click the **End all Sessions** button on the plugin settings page to encourage users to login again and be kept logged in forever!

### Note
This plugin honours the 'Remember Me' checkbox. It is checked by default, but if it is unchecked, the user won't be remembered.

== Installation ==

1. Download the plugin
2. Install the plugin onto your WordPress website
3. Activate the plugin
4. Logout and login to your website
5. Visit Settings -> Persistent Login and check the usage stats


== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= How long will it keep users logged in? =

If a user visits your website more than once a year, they will be kept logged in forever. 

The only way for them to be logged out is if they clear the cookies on their browser, or click logout. 

= Is it secure? =

You bet! 

WP Persistent Login uses core WordPress methods to ensure that we're logging in the right user. 

= Support =

Support for a bug can be requested from the WordPress Plugin Directory. Premium users can request support directly from the WP Admin area.

= The Remember Me box isn't checked =

If the Remember Me box on a login form isn't checked by default, please open a support request on the Plugin Directory. 

It is most likely a conflict with another plugin, which can usually be fixed. 

= It doesn't work =

If the plugin isn't working on your website, please open a support request on the Plugin Directory. It is likely that there is a conflict with another plugin. 

= Is it free? =

Yes. The free forever version is and always will be free. All of your users will be kept logged-in when they revisit your website. 

A premium version of the plugin is available if you want:
* Extra control over which User Roles is kept logged in
* Change the maximum time users are kept logged in for
* Front-end session management for users
* Priority support

== Screenshots ==

1. Settings page for the Free Forever plan. Shows usage stats with a breakdown based on user roles.
2. Support is built right into the admin area.
3. Premium Plan settings page. Shows what settings are available for premium users. 

== Changelog == 

= 1.3.0 =
* **Major update:** Removed the dependancy of an additional database table & re-writing of plugin
* Big improvements to stability and performance
* **New premium feature:** Front end session management with Gutenberg & Shortcode support

= 1.2.3 =
* Logic to handle removal of data for users that are deleted from WordPress
* Added login timestamps to database in preparation for future feature
* Fixed a bug related to auto-login on Linux operating systems (thanks Paul)
* Minor bug fixes

= 1.2.2 =
* Important GDPR compliance update
* Added usage stats based on user roles to settings page
* Improved settings page for free users
  * De-cluttered the settings page
  * Removed a lot of sales messages
  * 7 day free trial added
* Improved settings page for paid users
  * Improved look and feel
  * Easier to differentiate between information & updatable settings
* Minor bug fixes

= 1.2.1 =
* Added usage stats to the 'at a glance' box on the Dashboard homepage
* Fixed auto-install upgrade bug
* Minor fixes to the admin area pages

= 1.2.0 =
* New Premium Feature: Allow admin to set maximum time persistent login lasts before the user has to login again
* New Premium Feature: Allow admin to end all persistent login sessions from the Dashboard
* New Premium Feature: Added support for "WooCommerce - Social Login" plugin
* Added usage figures to admin area: Allows admins to see how many users are logged in using Persistent Login
* Fixed issue with cookies not being set across the entire domain
* Fixed issue with removing individual users information from the database when failing to login correctly

= 1.1.4 =
* Fixing database column creation bug

= 1.1.3 =
* Fixing minor bugs
* Added multi-device persistent login support. Users can now stay logged in on more than one device
* Added security notification email to user if suspicious login attempts are made
* Added functionality to track user IP addresses (prep-work for future update)

= 1.1.2 =
* Fixing minor bugs
* Improved upgrade process to premium version

= 1.1.1 =
* Fixing minor bugs

= 1.1.0 =
* Plugin re-launch
* Updated logic to improve security
* Uninstall features to remove database table and all data correctly
* Freemium model adopted

= 1.0.2 =
* Updates plugin to be compatible with WP 4.1
* Fixes login/logout redirect issues

= 1.0.1 =
* Removes requirement to have ACF installed, please disable ACF if you don’t use it for anything else
* Updated logic
* General bug fixing

= 1.0.0 =
* WordPress Persistent Login Plugin launch