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Temporary Login by Softfix

Securely share temporary login links without passwords. Ideal for clients, support, and one-time WordPress access.

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v1.0.4 WP 5.4+ PHP 7.2+

By Softfix · Read the readme on WordPress.org

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About this plugin

Temporary Login by Softfix allows administrators to generate secure, expiring login links for temporary users.

Use it to give access to:

  • Support personnel
  • Guest admins or editors
  • Client dashboards
  • Short-term access without sharing passwords

Features:

  • Auto-generated temporary user with unique login URL
  • Expiration control (in minutes)
  • Auto-deletion of expired accounts (via WP Cron)
  • Admin page to generate links
  • Logs login activity (time, user ID, event)

Security:

  • One-time use URLs
  • Token-based login
  • Full nonce and sanitization support
  • Compliant with WordPress coding standards

Future Features

  • Email notifications to temp users
  • Role selection for temp accounts
  • Shortcode support
  • API endpoint for programmatic generation

Questions

Does this plugin create a real WordPress user?

Yes, a temporary user is created and automatically deleted after expiration.

Can I send the login link via email?

The current version displays the link. You can copy it manually. Email support may be added in a future release.

What roles are assigned to temporary users?

Currently, the default role is subscriber. Future versions will allow role selection.

How does cleanup work?

Expired users are automatically deleted every hour via WordPress’ scheduled tasks.

Is this secure?

Yes, all login links use hashed tokens, and users are deleted after expiration. Nonces and input sanitization are enforced in the admin interface.

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