Installation Guide

Follow these steps to secure your WordPress admin dashboard with facial recognition

Ensure the WP REST Api is active on your site.

Prerequisite

1. Download & Install

Install directly from WordPress dashboard or upload the plugin manually:

  • Go to Plugins -> Add New
  • Search for "FiD Facial recognition admin"
  • Click "Install Now" then "Activate"

Licensing

2. Initial Setup

Configure your initial settings:

  • Log into your admin dashboard
  • Navigate to FID Access' Settings
  • If you have a valid license - enter it in the license tab, save then activate

Enrollment

3. Enable Recognition

Set up facial recognition:

  • In the users tab, select your username and click the add/enroll button next to it
  • Pick a 4 char alphanumeric pin
  • Follow the steps to enroll

Lockdown

4. Security Settings

Enhance your security:

  • Have the other admins enroll by logging into wp-admin themselves
  • Enable the login lockdown switch
  • Log out of wp-admin

Verification

5. Testing

Verify your setup:

  • You should see your new wp-login screen
  • Ensure a working webcam and fill in your 4 character pin
  • Look into your webcam and click verify

Go Go Go

6. Go Live

Ready to use:

  • System is now fully configured
  • Monitor login attempts using security tools like fail to ban
  • Keep plugin updated

Plugin Screenshots

Screenshot of new wp-admin login

The New wp-admin Login Screen

Facial Recognition Setup Screenshot

Facial Recognition User Setup

Download the plugin for free on WordPress.org