Sign-in, sign-up, edit-account, MFA & password reset with one block.
Keeps working on Netlify, S3, CloudFront – anywhere.
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Gatey helps developers and site admins cut integration time by 90%, eliminate custom auth code, and deliver secure, customized WordPress experiences — powered by AWS.
Gatey is a server-free WordPress plugin that adds Amazon Cognito login and SSO in minutes. Drop in its Authenticator block, shortcode or CSS class—no coding required.
No. Gatey never stores your Cognito client secrets or your users’ personal data on the WordPress server. All authentication happens directly in the browser against your own Cognito User Pool.
The plug-in only keeps non-sensitive settings (e.g., User Pool ID) in WordPress and does not proxy, log, or persist any JWT tokens or profile details.
No. Gatey never shares your personal data or WordPress site data with any third party. Authentication flows run directly between your site and your AWS Cognito user pool.
If you enable premium features, subscription management is handled securely via Stripe using hosted forms and client‑side JavaScript. No payment data is stored or processed by Gatey.
Yes. Because all authentication runs in the browser, Gatey talks straight to Amazon Cognito and keeps working even when WordPress is served as static files (Netlify, S3, CloudFront, etc.).
Only the basics. You’ll create a Cognito User Pool and App Client in the AWS console—that’s it. Gatey then takes over all front-end work — sign-in, sign-up, MFA, profile fields—through a visual block or shortcode, no coding required.
Yes. You can use shortcodes or CSS variables like --gatey-account-group-admin
, --gatey-account-not-authenticated
, or --gatey-account-attribute-email
to control visibility.
The core setup is usually under 5 minutes—install the plugin, drop the Sign-In block, and paste your Cognito User Pool ID, App Client ID, and region.
If you also create a Profile page and customize your header or footer, plan for about 10 minutes in total.
Yes. Gatey uses standard Gutenberg blocks and shortcodes, so it works with any WordPress theme or builder (Elementor, Divi, etc.).
No. Gatey works fully offline out of the box and requires no registration or subscription to function. You can configure your Cognito user pool directly inside WordPress and use login, registration, MFA, and profile features without ever connecting to wpsuite.io.
Premium features (like advanced customization and secure API access) are entirely optional and only become available after connecting your site using secure client-side JavaScript.
Free includes all core blocks, but frontend customizations are hidden. Basic shows custom blocks on live pages. Professional unlocks social login, JWT/IAM-secured APIs, and advanced Cognito control.
Yes, at any time. The plugin will still work in Free mode, and your site's blocks won’t break — only premium features will deactivate.
All Pro settings you create in the Gatey Settings—API Settings, custom Form Fields—are saved server-side and, whenever you hit Save, an encrypted copy is written to your site’s wp-content/uploads/gatey/ folder.
The small licence file needed to decrypt that config are also stored in uploads. A licence is valid for one month, so the plugin automatically downloads a fresh file every seven days while your subscription is active.
If you run a static export, you’ll still need that weekly refresh (a short tutorial covers this topic), but a normal WordPress install handles it for you automatically.
Add sign-in, sign-up, password reset, or MFA setup flows anywhere — using native Gutenberg blocks. No coding needed.
Override headers and footers of individual Cognito screens with any other WordPress blocks — design it your way.
Display user-specific content or styles using shortcodes or dynamic CSS variables like --gatey-account-group-member.
Show any standard or custom attribute from the logged-in Cognito user — even use them in conditional layouts.
Call protected endpoints directly from frontend JavaScript — securely signed with AWS IAM or Cognito JWT/Access Token.
Compatible with Gutenberg, Elementor, widgets, reusable blocks, and patterns. Use it anywhere — no lock-in.
Feature | Gatey | miniOrange |
---|---|---|
Architecture | Browser ⇄ Cognito — no PHP callback | WP server handles OAuth flow |
Client Secret stored? | No — nothing in WP DB | Yes — ID + Secret saved |
Works on static site | Yes | No |
Built-in UI | Drag-and-drop Authenticator, Account Attribute, and Form Field blocks | Shortcode / custom template |
Language support | 22 languages built in – easily override or add more | English only (out-of-the-box); extra translations via custom PO/MO or paid add-on |
Setup time | ≈ 5 min (install → block → user pool pool and app client ID) | 15 – 30 min |
Core price | Free | Free tier + paid add-ons |
Skip the boilerplate. Start authenticating users with drag-and-drop simplicity — powered by AWS security.