Latest Version: v1.1.4

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Quick setup

Installation Guide

Follow these simple steps to install Sentinel on your WordPress site.

Preview Mode: WordPress.org repository installation coming soon! For now, use manual installation below.
01

Download Sentinel

30 seconds

Get the latest version of Sentinel ready for installation.

Download sentinel-v1.1.4.zip

File size: 1.60 MB • Latest stable release

02

Navigate to Plugins

10 seconds

Go to your WordPress admin dashboard and find the plugins section.

  1. Log into your WordPress admin dashboard
  2. Click Plugins in the left sidebar
  3. Click the Add New button at the top
  4. Click Upload Plugin button
03

Upload & Install

1 minute

Upload the Sentinel ZIP file and let WordPress handle the rest.

  1. Click Choose File and select the downloaded ZIP
  2. Click Install Now
  3. Wait for WordPress to upload and extract the files
Installation typically takes 30-60 seconds depending on your server speed.
04

Activate and start logging

5 seconds

One click. Logging begins immediately.

  1. Click the Activate Plugin button
  2. Look for the Sentinel menu item in your admin sidebar
  3. That's it. Sentinel is logging your site

You're All Set!

Check Sentinel → Dashboard for recent events.

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Technical Specs

System Requirements

Sentinel is lightweight and works with most WordPress hosting environments

Minimum

What you need to run Sentinel

  • WordPress 5.0+ Tested up to 6.8
  • PHP 7.4+ Latest stable supported
  • MySQL 5.6+ Or MariaDB 10.1+
  • 64MB Memory WordPress minimum

Recommended

For optimal performance

  • WordPress 6.4+ Latest features
  • PHP 8.1+ Better performance
  • MySQL 5.7+ Or MariaDB 10.3+
  • 256MB Memory For high-traffic sites

HTTPS is recommended for secure data transmission

Pretty permalinks recommended for optimal functionality

Release Notes

What's New

Recent updates and improvements to Sentinel

Latest Version 1.1.4

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  • Summary stats functions PHP helpers for templates: sentinel_get_total_logs(), sentinel_get_today_logs(), sentinel_get_logins_today(), sentinel_get_public_stats(), and sentinel_display_logins_today()
  • REST /stats response Returns summary counts only: total_logs, today_logs, and logins_today
  • API key guidance Clearer copy on the Database Status and Export settings tabs about what the key is for

Version 1.1.3

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  • Quick Setup wizard First-run modal guides new installs through welcome, optional Sentinel+ licence entry, monitoring and privacy presets, a preview of pending changes, then apply or skip
  • Licence validation SSL-aware admin AJAX, improved domain and URL matching for licence checks, and clearer error feedback during setup
  • Apply confirmation Animated success screen after applying settings so users know the save completed before the dashboard reloads

Version 1.1.2

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  • Email Notification Flood Security alert and granular notification emails were sent for every qualifying event with no throttle — now rate-limited to prevent email storms
  • Per-Event Cooldown Same event type can only trigger one notification email per 30 minutes (configurable via email_per_event_cooldown)
  • Global Hourly Cap Maximum 5 notification emails per hour across all event types (configurable via email_hourly_cap)
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