The Private Site plugin adds code to the top of your theme to that requires a login to access your WordPress posts and pages.

This does not “secure” your site as feeds remain wide open for FeedBurner to find. It’s sort of like deadbolting your door but leaving your window open with only the screen on. If someone wants to view the feed they can.

It is useful for developing a site on a public server and testing out all aspects without actually making the site public.

Check out the Private Site Plugin for WordPress.

Subscribe to the PrivateSite feed to stay updated.