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Disable Dashboard Access

by Ga Satrya on WordPress.org

Disable Dashboard Access: Only admins can access the dashboard by default. Whitelist trusted users easily, quick setup, and secure.

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Introducing the Admin Only Dashboard WordPress plugin – the comprehensive security solution for controlling access to your WordPress dashboard.

Who Benefits from This Plugin:

  • Website Owners: Protect your WordPress dashboard from unauthorized access while allowing trusted team members
  • Agencies & Developers: Grant temporary dashboard access to clients or contractors without full admin privileges
  • Security-Conscious Users: Automatically log out users after periods of inactivity to prevent unauthorized access
  • Content Teams: Allow editors and authors to work while maintaining overall dashboard security

Key Benefits:

  • Enhanced security with granular access control
  • Reduced risk of unauthorized dashboard access
  • Flexible user management without role changes
  • Automated session management for better security
  • Professional user experience with custom redirects

This feature-rich plugin offers the following capabilities:

  • Zero Configuration Default: Works out of the box with sensible defaults – only administrators can access the dashboard
  • Flexible Access Control: Grant dashboard access to specific non-admin users via username whitelist while maintaining administrator-only default
  • Session Security Management: Configure automatic logout after periods of inactivity (1-24 hours or custom duration)
  • Administrator Session Control: Option to apply session timeout to administrators for enhanced security
  • Custom Redirect URLs: Redirect blocked users to custom pages instead of the homepage for better user experience
  • Remember Me Override: Force session timeout even when users check “Remember Me” for maximum security
  • Redirect Non-Administrators: Automatically redirect non-administrator users with customizable destination
  • Disable Admin Toolbars: Hide admin toolbars for non-administrator users to prevent unauthorized actions
  • Enhanced Security: Protect sensitive dashboard areas with multiple layers of access control
  • Developer-Friendly: Extensive filters and hooks for complete customization of plugin behavior
Active installations0+
Weekly downloads
22+450.00%
Version1.1.0
Last updated9/25/2025
WordPress version3.3
Tested up to6.8.2
PHP version7.0
Tags
dashboardmembershiprestrictsecuritysession