Force User Login

This plugin restricts access to an entire website, making all content visible only to logged-in users. It is designed for site administrators who need to create private, member-only areas or run a closed development site.

• Site-wide content restriction: The plugin checks a visitor's login status on every page load. Users who are not logged in are automatically redirected to the login page.
• RSS feed authentication: It extends login requirements to RSS feed readers by implementing HTTP Basic Authentication, preventing unauthorized access to syndicated content.
• Post-login redirection control: Administrators can modify a variable in the plugin's code to control where users are sent after logging in, such as back to the originally requested page or to the site's homepage.
• Minimal codebase: The plugin is intentionally small and focused on a single task, which can simplify maintenance and reduce potential conflicts with other site components.
• Manual installation via Git: It is installed by cloning its Git repository directly into the plugins directory, which may appeal to developers comfortable with version control workflows.