So ...

Before anything else, you need to understand how WordPress handles user sessions ...

As you may already know, WordPress uses cookies to identify a logged-in user.

But these cookies won't contain your password. They are carrying your username and a special key as a proof that you knew the password.

And if you check the well-known "Remember Me" button (as we all do), then anyone from that computer can log in to your site because WordPress allows the same username to be logged in from two different locations!

In plain English: users can easily share their password with their colleagues, friends, etc, and use the same login information in order to access your premium or paid content.

This is why you need to find a method that will allow you to prevent users from staying logged into the same account from multiple places.

Now let's see the solution ...



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dowj01 Premium
Very useful idea. Thank you for the tutorial.
Justin
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smartketeer Premium
Thanks for the time Justin!
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Babou3 Premium
Thanks for this great tips I will try it.

Ingrid
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smartketeer Premium
Thanks for the time and the feedback Ingrid!
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JKulk1 Premium
Thanks Zed . This plugin is going to come in handy when my business is booming and I need a dozen helpers.
Jim
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smartketeer Premium
Thank YOU!
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edhozubin Premium
Fantastic, you have provided so many solutions that I begin to wonder, do you dream up new solutions every night?
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smartketeer Premium
Something like that :)

Thanks for the time Edward!
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