[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #25446: Return HTTP status code 401 upon failed login

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#25446: Return HTTP status code 401 upon failed login
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 Reporter:  raoulbhatia                           |       Owner:  (none)
     Type:  enhancement                           |      Status:  closed
 Priority:  normal                                |   Milestone:
Component:  Login and Registration                |     Version:  3.6
 Severity:  normal                                |  Resolution:  wontfix
 Keywords:  dev-feedback needs-patch 2nd-opinion  |     Focuses:
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Comment (by RavanH):

 If looking for effective fail2ban blocking failed login attempts, best use
 a small plugin and a dedicated jail: https://status301.net/how-to-use-
 fail2ban-to-protect-your-wordpress-site/2/

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