Will My Clients Be Asked to Add a Token for WP Ghost?
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No, if you use the Whitelabel feature. When Whitelabel is active, WP Ghost automatically connects to your account on the client’s site without requiring any token input. Your clients never see an activation prompt, a license field, or any WP Ghost branding. If you do not use Whitelabel, the client (or you) will need to enter the activation token manually after installing the plugin.
How It Works With Whitelabel
The Whitelabel feature lets you rebrand WP Ghost with your own plugin name, logo, and menu icon. When you install the whitelabel version on a client’s site, the plugin automatically connects to your WP Ghost account using the credentials embedded in the whitelabel build. The client never interacts with the activation process, never sees a token field, and never knows WP Ghost is the plugin behind the scenes. It appears as your own branded security tool.
This is the recommended approach for agencies and freelancers who manage multiple client sites. You handle licensing and updates from your WP Ghost Dashboard, and your clients see a polished, branded experience. For the full setup guide, see the Whitelabel in WP Ghost tutorial.
How It Works Without Whitelabel
If you install WP Ghost Premium without the Whitelabel feature, the plugin shows the standard WP Ghost branding and requires an activation token to connect the site to your account. The token identifies the website and license. You can enter the token yourself during setup and the client never needs to see it, or you can give the client the token to enter. Without the token, Premium features do not activate.
What Happens When You Remove a Site
If you delete a connected website from your WP Ghost Dashboard, the token is removed from that client’s site automatically. The plugin reverts to the free version on their site, and all custom paths return to WordPress defaults. If the client wants to continue using Premium, they will need their own license and a new activation token. For instructions on managing connected sites, see the Activate on a New Website tutorial.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a client accidentally deactivate the whitelabel plugin?
Yes, if they have access to the Plugins page in WordPress. To prevent this, you can use CSS or a plugin like Admin Menu Editor to hide WP Ghost from the Plugins list entirely. If a client does deactivate the plugin, it only affects their site. Your other client installations and your account are not affected.
Do I need a separate license for each client site?
Each site counts as one active install against your plan’s site limit. For example, a 5-site plan lets you activate WP Ghost on 5 sites simultaneously. You can remove a site from your connected websites and reuse the slot for a different site at any time.
Does the free version require a token?
The free version uses an email-based activation, not a token. It activates with your email address when you first install the plugin. No token is needed for the free version’s 115+ features.
Does WP Ghost modify WordPress core files?
No. WP Ghost uses rewrite rules and WordPress filters. No core files are modified, whether using the standard or whitelabel version. Removing the license or deactivating the plugin restores all WordPress defaults instantly.