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External Database Authentication Reloaded

A plugin that allows the use of an external database (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MSSQL, and more) for authentication into WordPress.

By Joshua Parker·Login·Free
5(2 reviews)
·50 active installs·Updated 10 years ago
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As of April 2026, External Database Authentication Reloaded is a WordPress login plugin with 50 active installations and a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews. It has been downloaded 10K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 3.1+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2012. Last updated 10 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: WPS Hide Login.

5/52 reviews
50active installs
10K+total downloads
14 yearssince 2012

Overview

Please Note: When you update to version 1.2.1, you will need to re-enter the details on the settings page.

This External DB Authentication plugin allows the use of an external MySQL, PostgreSQL, MSSQL, Sybase, Oracle, or SQLite database for authentication into WordPress. It is required that you know the encryption method for the passwords stored in the external database. Password encryption methods include MD5, SHA1, plaintext, PHPass, or enter a custom hash/salt method. It disables password reset/retrieval and account creation within the WordPress system on the user-end, and it doesn’t allow updating from the WordPress end back into the external authentication source.

In addition to authentication, the plugin allows you to:

  • Choose additional fields, such as first name/last name…
Read full description on WordPress.org

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Ratings & Reviews

52 reviews
5 ★
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2 ★
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1 ★
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Compatibility

WordPress3.1+ requiredTested up to 4.2.39
PHPfalse+ required

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Frequently Asked Questions

Changelog

1.2.3 (2015-05-30)

  • Fixed existing external user check
  • Fixed error log path
  • Added SHA256 encryption method
  • Added password hash checking based on selected encryption method
View full changelog on WordPress.org

Contributors

Joshua ParkerJoshua Parker
Plugin Info
Version
1.2.3
Last Updated
May 31, 2015
WP Requires
3.1+
Tested Up To
4.2.39
PHP Requires
false+
Active Installs
50
Downloads
10K+
Added
Nov 5, 2012
Business
Free

Tags

loginmssqlmysqldatabaseauthentication

Developer

J
Joshua Parker
5 plugins0.0M+ total installs
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