I locked myself out

First, don't panic — Predax never blocks logged-in administrators, so a real lockout is rare. If you cannot reach your site, here are the ways back in.

Option 1: Deactivate the plugin via files (no login needed)

1. Connect to your site with FTP or your host's File Manager.
2. Go to wp-content/plugins/.
3. Rename the ipsentry-security folder to ipsentry-security-off. WordPress will deactivate it immediately and let you log back in.
4. Rename it back once you are in, then adjust the setting that locked you out.

Option 2: WP-CLI (if you have shell access)

Run: wp plugin deactivate ipsentry-security

Option 3: Ask your host

Most hosts can deactivate a plugin for you from their dashboard or via support.

Prevent it next time

Once you are back in, add your own IP address to the IP Allow-list — allow-listed IPs are never blocked, whatever the settings.

Still stuck? Email [email protected].