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Hello all, please understand that I have read all of the posts and have checked my installation before posting, but I am obviously missing something. Below are screenshots and steps of what I have done. Please advise.
[*]created security key under general options using "auto-generate" - resulted in a 64 character code - then saved all
[*]Enabled security badge status API - saved all changes
[*]Ensured my wp-config.php has 4 - 60 or more characters of jibberish in the salt/stuff area
[*]Changed brute force attack to 4 attempts and selected "reset" - then saved all changes
[*]Ensured that Unique IP is enabled and changed lockout time to 1 hour then "reset" - then saved all changes

I just don't know what else to do. I have read the posts on this site and most people made the mistale of not having enough characters in their encryption keys. I have checked the two places where those go, 1. in the s2member setup (which is auto generated and I didi count the characters just to make sure) and 2. in the wordpress wp-config.php file. All 4 keys are longer then 60 characters. It is probably something dumb that I am overlooking but I can't waste anymore time trying to find it on my own. I need help. Thank you in advance, I know together we can solve it.

This post may be of interest:
viewtopic.php?f=4&t=15574&view=unread

Ok, I did read that post that you commented on. I am familiar with your name. So I geuss what I am missing is where I put the short or long code? I didn't insert in anywhere because the s2member gen options page doesn't say I need to insert any code anywhere. Where do I put it? Does it go on every page? Thanks for your reply.

Well you put anywhere you want to show it, actually.

I have used the long code up above in the footer and as a post using the html editor and neither even provide a valid image. I also created a post using the short code s2member generated and I got nothing showing. The only place the badge is currently showing is the general options in the s2 setup. It still shows my site and name in the badge and that it is not verified. What can we do next?

Have you tried this post?:
viewtopic.php?f=4&t=14288&p=29497&hilit=security+badge#p29497

I had previously read that post and the others you have sent me. That post basically says that wordpress generates the one way password hash. So unless I missed something that part is done automatically.

ngentile wrote:I have used the long code up above in the footer and as a post using the html editor and neither even provide a valid image. I also created a post using the short code s2member generated and I got nothing showing. The only place the badge is currently showing is the general options in the s2 setup. It still shows my site and name in the badge and that it is not verified. What can we do next?

If you know a little PHP, you might find it helpful to look at the PHP routine that s2Member uses to report your Badge Status. As seen here: viewtopic.php?f=40&t=13060&src_doc_v=111017#src_doc_line_40

For others, here is a complete list of things that s2Member looks for:

1. Is your Badge Status API enabled?
See: s2Member -> General Options -> Security Badge -> Badge Status API

2. Does your /wp-config.php file have all of these configuration values?
See: http://codex.wordpress.org/Editing_wp-c ... urity_Keys
( each of these MUST be at least 60 chars, and must NOT contain: "unique phrase" )

3. Have you created a Security Encryption Key for your s2Member installation?
See: s2Member -> General Options -> Security Encryption Key
( this MUST be at least 60 chars as well )

4. Does your /wp-config.php file have both of these configuration values?
DB_USER and DB_PASSWORD. These must be filled in, and must NOT be the same value.
See: http://codex.wordpress.org/Editing_wp-c ... abase_Name

5. Have you configured your Unique IP Restriction Options yet?
See: s2Member -> Restriction Options -> Unique IP Restrictions
( this must NOT be set to: infinite )

6. Have you configured your Brute Force IP Restrictions yet?
See: s2Member -> Restriction Options -> Brute Force IP Restrictions
( this must NOT be set to: infinite )

The only place the badge is currently showing is the general options in the s2 setup.

By default, s2Member will NOT display an "unverified' badge on your live site, only in your Dashboard. In other words, if your Security Badge Status is not yet verifiable, s2Member will simply NOT show it all on the front-end of your site, only on the backend, in your Dashboard, so that YOU can see it.

Once your Security Badge is verified, it will be displayed by the Shortcode anywhere it is placed.

Jason, I was hoping you would come to my rescue. Thank you for posting all the steps that s2member looks for. It turns out that it was my username password combo. Updated and works like a charm. Thank you. SOLVED

You are VERY welcome. I'm glad to hear this solved the problem for you.