wpsnoop: fix WP IMAP Authentication plugin conflicts, errors & issues

When the plugin WP IMAP Authentication conflicts or throws a PHP error we hope wpsnoop can help you to fix the issue quickly.

Discover which shortcodes wp-options PHP functions database tables and files are created by WP IMAP Authentication, plus learn which plugins and/or themes could be in conflict with WP IMAP Authentication.

Troubleshooting theme and plugin conflicts is easier when you know what WP IMAP Authentication leaves behind after uninstalling it from a WordPress installation, there is a list down below for your convenience.

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What does WP IMAP Authentication version 4.0.1 add to WordPress? Answers Here.

This is an automatically generated report - it is possible for WP IMAP Authentication to perform differently in your installation, previous versions before 4.0.1 may have created a different set of shortcodes, used different function names or could have created entirely different database tables to store settings and operate. This is not an exhaustive list but shows how version 4.0.1 of WP IMAP Authentication behaves when installed and removed on a clean installation of WordPress.

We have not tested individual shortcodes, features or settings of this plugin but instead have concentrated on the potential for obvious errors and conflicts which can occur, if you need help with the plugin in your local installation you can get WordPress help and support for WP IMAP Authentication by clicking here.

Our testing covered the free version of this plugin there may or may not be a paid version or premium version available for purchase that unlocks additional features and could behave in a slightly or very different manner.

Summary of WordPress plugin analysis: WP IMAP Authentication

Plugin Slug: wp-imap-authentication Internal ID: 86525 Addon Type: Plugin Version: 4.0.1 Price: Free Source: WordPress.org Files: 3 (11.35kB) Short Codes: [ / ] 0 Database Tables: 0 Function Count: 3 Code Review: Search Provit

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Which new files does WP IMAP Authentication add to WordPress?

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The plugin WP IMAP Authentication added 3 new files when it was installed with WP-CLI in our WordPress test environment.

Type & Path	Size	Conflicts
wp-content/plugins/wp-imap-authentication/	11.35kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wp-imap-authentication/readme.txt	2.15kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/wp-imap-authentication/wp-imap-auth.php	9.20kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

Which new shortcodes does WP IMAP Authentication add to WordPress?

The plugin WP IMAP Authentication did not add any shortcodes when it was installed with WP-CLI in our WordPress test environment.

Which new database tables are created by the WordPress plugin WP IMAP Authentication?

WP IMAP Authentication did not create any new database tables when it was installed. It is possible that the plugin creates new database tables after an initial setup or configuration or after some period of use.

Which new options are added to the wp-options table by WP IMAP Authentication?

When WP IMAP Authentication was activated and loaded for the first time it created 3 new options in the wp_options table. Any known conflicts will be shown in red.

Option Name		Known Conflicts
imapauth_create_new		The imapauth_create_new option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
false
imapauth_mailbox		The imapauth_mailbox option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
{localhost:143}INBOX
imapauth_pad_domain		The imapauth_pad_domain option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
(empty string)

During use WP IMAP Authentication may or may not create more options depending on how the plugin is configured and depending on which other themes and plugins are active in your specific hosting environment.

After disabling and deleting WP IMAP Authentication there were 4 options still present in the wp-options table:

imapauth_create_new
imapauth_mailbox
imapauth_pad_domain
recently_activated

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What new PHP functions does WP IMAP Authentication declare when it is active?

Installing WP IMAP Authentication added 3 new functions to Wordpress at run-time. These functions are internal and generally aren't meant to be used except by developpers who wish to interface with the plugin to enhance or alter its behavior.

Function	Conflicts	Common Errors
write_log	76 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare write_log()
ims_login_form_prefill	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare ims_login_form_prefill()
ims_script_enqueuer	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare ims_script_enqueuer()

Using WP IMAP Authentication from the command line with WP-CLI

The following commands are provided for convenience and should only be used if you understand how WP-CLI works. These commands refer to a single WordPress instance and may need to be modified if you are working with a Multisite installation.

How to install WP IMAP Authentication from the command line with WP-CLI

Navigate to the root of your WordPress installation and type the following command:

wp plugin install wp-imap-authentication

How to activate WP IMAP Authentication from the command line with WP-CLI

To immediately activate WP IMAP Authentication after WP-CLI downloads the latest version you can use the following command:

wp plugin install wp-imap-authentication --activate

How to reinstall WP IMAP Authentication from the command line with WP-CLI

To force a reinstallation of WP IMAP Authentication which overwrites the current plugin without asking for confirmation you can use the following command:

wp plugin install wp-imap-authentication --force

How to update WP IMAP Authentication to the latest version from the command line with WP-CLI

wp plugin update wp-imap-authentication

How to delete WP IMAP Authentication from the command line with WP-CLI

wp plugin delete wp-imap-authentication

Where can you download earlier versions of WP IMAP Authentication?

Whenever possible you should use the latest version of plugins and themes, however if you have recently updated and discovered that you need to install an earlier version you may be able to download other versions of WP IMAP Authentication from the WordPress repository by visiting this link.

Please note that installing earlier versions of a theme or plugin is not generally a recommended course of action for most users and could re-introduce security, stability or other issues in WP IMAP Authentication

About our testing enviroment

Tests were conducted using Apache 2.4.29, PHP 7.2 on Ubuntu 18.04, MySQL 5.7.33 and WordPress 5.9

It is very possible that different versions of PHP such as PHP 8.0, PHP 7.4, or PHP 7.3 could behave differently with WP IMAP Authentication. Different versions of WordPress could implement the features of this plugin in slightly different ways as well.