24TT Document Verifier

The 24TT Document Verifier is a powerful, enterprise-grade solution designed for institutions, universities, businesses, and government bodies globally to prove the authenticity of their issued documents. By embedding a secure verification portal directly into your WordPress website, you instantly protect your institution's credibility and prevent the dissemination of counterfeit certificates, fake ID cards, and forged official letters. 🚀 What's New in Version 2.2.0? (Expiration Engine & Future-Proofing) Version 2.2.0 brings crucial compliance tools and prepares the plugin for an exciting future! * Document Expiration Engine: You can now set strict "Valid Until" / Expiration dates for time-sensitive documents (like annual licenses, temporary IDs, or limited-term contracts). * Bulk Upload Expiration Support: The Bulk Add tool has been fully upgraded to allow mass-importing of expiration dates directly into your database. * Opt-In & Upgrade Bridge: We've integrated a secure, optional connectivity engine (powered by Freemius) to keep you updated on security patches and pave the way for upcoming premium features! 🎨 Version 2.1.0 Highlights (Branding & Data Integrity)

• Custom Branding Engine: Match your institution's exact brand colors using new intuitive color pickers for the frontend portal (Background, Button, and Hover states).
• Duplicate Data Shield: A strict new database constraint automatically prevents administrators from accidentally creating multiple documents with the exact same Verification ID via the standard editor or the Bulk Upload tool.
• Legacy Duplicate Cleaner: An automated background sweep that instantly detects and neutralizes any existing duplicate IDs in your database to protect systemic integrity.

🌟 Version 2.0.0 Highlights (The Architecture Overhaul)

• The "Kill Switch" (Global Settings): Instant, granular control over your data. Easily toggle which document categories are accessible via the public search portal.
• Native File Uploads: Integrates directly with the native WordPress Media Library to visually upload and attach PDF or JPG files to any document record.
• Dynamic UI Customizer: Change the frontend search label instantly from the Settings dashboard.
• The "Clean Workspace" Engine: A premium admin dashboard that suppresses third-party marketing banners for a professional workspace.
• Smart Front-End Rendering: A modern success card that intelligently hides empty data fields for a flawless user presentation.

Core Features:

• Custom Verification Database: Manage thousands of verifiable documents directly within a secure WordPress interface.
• Comprehensive Data Fields: Store exact details including Verification ID, Recipient Name, Grade/Performance, Issuing Authority, Expiration Dates, and PDF links.
• Bulk Upload Tool: Massively accelerate your workflow with dynamic, auto-expanding data rows.
• Frontend Verification Portal: Paste the [ttdvr_verify_document] shortcode on any page to deploy a beautiful, responsive search form.
• Category Segmentation: Organize records effortlessly using custom taxonomy tags.

From your WordPress Dashboard:

1. Navigate to 'Plugins' > 'Add New'.
2. Search for '24TT Document Verifier'.
3. Click 'Install Now' and then 'Activate'. Manual Installation:
4. Download the plugin ZIP file.
5. Go to your WordPress dashboard, navigate to 'Plugins' > 'Add New'.
6. Click 'Upload Plugin', select the ZIP file, and install.
7. Activate the plugin. Quick Start Guide:
8. Set Up Categories: Go to 24TT Document Verifier > Categories.
9. Configure Security & Branding: Visit Global Settings to configure your custom colors, labels, and "Kill Switch" settings.
10. Add Documents: Use Add New Document or the Bulk Add Documents tool.
11. Deploy the Portal: Paste the shortcode [ttdvr_verify_document] into any WordPress page.

2.2.0

• New Feature: Added "Valid Until" (Expiration Date) field for time-sensitive documents.
• Enhancement: Upgraded the Bulk Add tool to support dynamic Expiration Date inputs.
• Infrastructure: Integrated Freemius SDK to provide optional usage tracking, better support, and prepare the bridge for future premium upgrades.

2.1.0

• New Feature: Frontend Appearance & Branding (Color pickers for background, button, and hover).
• Security/Data Integrity: Engineered "Duplicate ID Shield" to prevent duplicate ID creation.
• Maintenance: Added background Database Cleaner to neutralize legacy duplicate IDs.
• Fix: Cleaned up MVC architecture for Global Settings and Bulk Upload processing.

2.0.0

• Major Update: Complete architectural overhaul.
• New Feature: Global Settings panel, Verification "Kill Switch", Native Media Library integration.
• Security: Enforced strict Role-Based Access Control (manage_ttdvr_documents).

1.1.3

• Maintenance: Updated version compatibility for WordPress 7.0.

1.1.2

• Security: Implemented wp_unslash() and input sanitization.

1.1.1

• Fix: Renamed plugin to "24TT Document Verifier".

1.1.0

• Fix: Resolved shortcode rendering errors.

1.0.5

• New Feature: Implemented "Bulk Add Documents" functionality.

1.0.0

• Initial release.