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LoginBerry

Overview​

LoginBerry provides automatic email verification for WordPress user accounts, protecting your site from fake signups, spam, and bot registrations. Every new user must verify their email address by entering a 6-digit activation code before accessing the site.

The plugin requires zero configuration and works immediately after installation. Unverified users are automatically blocked until email verification is complete.

Key Features​

  • Automatic Email Verification - All new users must verify email before accessing the site
  • 6-Digit Activation Codes - Simple, secure verification via email
  • Automatic Redirects - Unactivated users redirected to activation page
  • Brute-Force Protection - Accounts locked after 15 failed attempts
  • Admin Management - Manually activate, resend codes, or unlock accounts from Users list
  • Account Status Column - Visual indicators showing activation status in admin
  • Clean Email Template - Mobile-responsive HTML email with large, readable code
  • Theme Compatible - Works with standard WordPress markup and classes

How It Works​

  1. User Registration: New user creates account via WordPress registration
  2. Automatic Redirect: User is redirected to /account-activate/ page
  3. Email Sent: 6-digit activation code sent to user's registered email
  4. Code Entry: User enters code on activation page
  5. Instant Verification: Account activated, user can access site
  6. Security: After 15 failed attempts, account is locked

Requirements​

  • WordPress: 6.0 or higher
  • PHP: 8.0 or higher
  • Email Delivery: Working email configuration (SMTP plugin recommended)
  • Activation Page: WordPress page with slug /account-activate/

Technical Specifications​

User Meta Fields​

LoginBerry stores verification data in WordPress user meta:

  • _berrypress_user_activated - Activation status (1 = activated)
  • _berrypress_activation_code - Current 6-digit code
  • _berrypress_activation_attempts - Failed attempt counter
  • _berrypress_account_locked - Lock status (1 = locked)

Email Template​

Default email template location:

wp-content/plugins/loginberry/templates/activation-email.php

Template can be overridden in your theme:

wp-content/themes/your-theme/loginberry/activation-email.php

Roadmap​

Planned features based on user feedback:

  • Custom number of failed attempts (instead of fixed 15)
  • Custom activation page URL
  • Custom redirect URL after successful verification
  • Optional verification only for new users (existing accounts auto-verified)
  • WooCommerce integration (skip verification for paid checkout accounts)
  • Social login options
  • Passwordless login
  • Enhanced styling flexibility

Support​

LoginBerry is actively developed based on user feedback. We welcome suggestions, compatibility reports, and feature requests.