Rollback Settings

What are Rollback Settings in WP Ghost?

Key Features of Rollback Settings

• Safe URL Parameter: Provides a secure way to bypass custom paths and access the default WordPress login page.
• Temporary Deactivation: Allows WP Ghost to be paused for troubleshooting and compatibility testing.
• Settings Reset: Enables administrators to restore default WP Ghost configurations quickly.

Rollback Settings are essential for maintaining flexibility and control when implementing security features, ensuring that site owners can address conflicts without losing access.

What is the Safe URL in WP Ghost?

Additionally, the Safe URL allows developers to temporarily deactivate WP Ghost on any page to test and compare the default WordPress paths with the custom paths configured through WP Ghost.

Why is important to Use Safe URL?

1. Access During Compatibility Issues: If your custom paths cause conflicts with other plugins or themes, the Safe URL ensures you can still log in and troubleshoot the issue.
2. Developer Testing Tool: Developers can use the Safe URL to deactivate WP Ghost selectively and check compatibility between the original and customized paths.
3. Settings Rollback: It acts as a failsafe to restore default settings in case of misconfiguration, preventing lockouts and downtime.

How to Customize the Safe URL in WP Ghost

Custom Safe URL Param

By customizing this parameter, you ensure that only trusted administrators or developers can utilize the Safe URL.

1. Go to WP Ghost > Advanced > Rollback Settings.
2. Next to the Custom Safe URL Param field, enter a unique parameter value.
3. Click the Save button to apply the changes.

Note! Because the Safe URL can bypass certain security features, it is crucial to Customize the Safe Parameter and create a unique and unpredictable name.

Prevent Broken Website Layout

This option automatically prevents frontend layout issues if rewrite rules are not correctly loaded in the configuration file. Ensures WP Ghost does not load and avoids path changes, preserving the site layout.

1. Go to WP Ghost > Advanced > Rollback Settings.
2. Switch on the Prevent Broken Website Layout option to automatically prevents frontend layout issues.
3. Click the Save button to apply the changes.

Before switching this option off:

1. Go to WP Ghost > Change Paths > Level Of Security.
2. Set the plugin in Safe Mode or Ghost Mode and customize the paths.
3. Click the Save button to apply the changes.
4. Run a Frontend Test and follow the instruction based on your server type.
5. Make sure your website is working correctly in the frontend and then switch off this option.

Using the Safe URL for Testing and Rollback

Temporary Deactivation

• Append the Safe URL parameter to any website page to deactivate WP Ghost temporarily and compare default paths with custom paths.
• Example: https://domain.com/?disable=NwznPAYbmUBxZtoE

Pause WP Ghost for 5 Minutes

1. Go to the Plugins section in WordPress dashboard.
2. Find WP Ghost in the list of installed plugins.
3. Click the Pause 5 Minutes link to temporarily disable WP Ghost and resolve conflicts.

Rollback to Default Settings

• Use the Safe URL to access the admin panel and reset WP Ghost settings if configurations need to be restored to defaults.

Read also: Disable WP Ghost In Case Of Error