WPSiteSync for HTTP Authentication
Adds support for sites protected with HTTP Authentication via .htaccess rules.
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- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 6 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.3 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where WPSiteSync for HTTP Authent… stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| content | >100 |
| content sync | >100 |
| data migration | >100 |
| synchronization | >100 |
| wpsitesync | #2 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About WPSiteSync for HTTP Authentication
From the official readme · v1.1Description
This plugin provides the ability to configure WPSiteSync with an HTTP Authentication username and password to be used when communicating with a Target server that is set up with Authentication.
Usage Scenarios:
If you’re using WPSiteSync with a staging server but want to limit access to the staging server via HTTP Authentication, this is the plugin for you.
This add-on plugin for WPSiteSync allows you to configure an HTTP Authentication username and password that will be used in communicating with the Target server; allowing you to PUSH and PULL changes from your local site to your password protected staging site.
This plugin works the same whether your Source Site is a local install via DesktopServer or other local development environment, or a publicly hosted site. For more information on DesktopServer and local development tools, please visit our web site at: https://serverpress.com/get-desktopserver/
How it Works:
The WPSiteSync for HTTP Authentication add-on plugin sends the username and password with each API request made to the Target site. This allows you to configure your Target site with .htaccess rules that will limit access to user that have the password.
Support:
Support Details: We are happy to provide support and help troubleshoot issues. Visit our Contact page at http://serverpress.com/contact/. Users should know however, that we check the WordPress.org support forums once a week on Wednesdays from 6pm to 8pm PST (UTC -8).
ServerPress, LLC is not responsible for any loss of data that may occur as a result of using this tool. We strongly recommend performing a site and database backup before testing and using this tool. However, should you experience such an issue, we want to know about it right away.
We welcome feedback and Pull Requests for this plugin via our public GitHub repository located at: https://github.com/ServerPress/wpsitesync-httpauth
Installation
Installation instructions: To install, do the following:
- From the dashboard of your site, navigate to Plugins –> Add New.
- Select the “Upload Plugin” button.
- Click on the “Choose File” button to upload your file.
- When the Open dialog appears select the wpsitesync-httpauth.zip file from your desktop.
- Follow the on-screen instructions and wait until the upload is complete.
- When finished, activate the plugin via the prompt. A confirmation message will be displayed.
or, you can upload the files directly to your server.
- Upload all of the files in
wpsitesync-httpauth.zipto your/wp-content/plugins/wpsitesync-httpauthdirectory. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
Changelog
First release.
1.1 – Jun 11, 2020
- enhancement: Update .htaccess rules for Apache 2.4.
- enhancement: Check for minimum WPSiteSync version and disable plugin if WPSiteSync not found or not minium version.
1.0.0 – May 4, 2017
Initial release to WordPress repository.
1.0.0 – Mar 31, 2017
- Initial Release
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FAQ
WPSiteSync for HTTP Authentication: quick answers
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Is WPSiteSync for HTTP Authenticat… free?
Yes. WPSiteSync for HTTP Authenticat… is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is WPSiteSync for HTTP Authenticat… safe to use in 2026?
WPSiteSync for HTTP Authenticat… shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.
How many websites use WPSiteSync for HTTP Authenticat…?
WPSiteSync for HTTP Authenticat… is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,827 times since it launched in May 2017. It was downloaded 66 times in the last 30 days.
Does WPSiteSync for HTTP Authenticat… work with WordPress 7.1?
WPSiteSync for HTTP Authenticat… is officially tested up to WordPress 5.3.25, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was WPSiteSync for HTTP Authenticat… last updated?
The latest version, 1.1, was released on June 12, 2020 (6 years ago).
Who makes WPSiteSync for HTTP Authenticat…?
WPSiteSync for HTTP Authenticat… is developed and maintained by Dave Jesch.
What are the best alternatives to WPSiteSync for HTTP Authenticat…?
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