MaintenanceMode Plugin
MaintenanceMode shows visitors a maintenance page while administrators work. Current options can also stop feeds/video access, display an end time/background and redirect visitors.
- Keep a tested administrator session and server/SSH access.
- Write a short message without technical details or secrets.
- Set the expected end time and decide whether feeds/videos should stop.
- Enable it and test as a signed-out visitor in a private window.
- Perform the work, test the site, then disable maintenance mode.
Do not rely on maintenance mode as a security firewall. For a compromise, isolate traffic at the proxy/firewall and follow incident response.
Can I still administer the site? Administrators are normally allowed, but test before ending your only session.
Why do old pages still appear? CDN/browser caches may continue serving cached content. Purge only the relevant cache and verify the origin.
What if I am locked out? Use authorized server/database recovery for the plugin state; do not delete random plugin files from the live site.
| Plugin | Added value |
|---|---|
| Scheduler | Runs scheduled cleanup and automation tasks. |
| Notifications | Sends status information to users or administrators. |
| Audit | Records supported administrator and user actions. |
