Purpose:

The purpose of this code is to display a user's name in a different format. Specifically, the modification involves showing the user's first name, and only the first initial of their last name (from groudhogg profile last name field) and add a dot beside it instead of the full last name.

Note:

Before proceeding with the following steps, ensure you have a recent backup of the website. Directly editing PHP files may break the site if not done correctly. If you're unsure, please seek help from a professional or use a staging site to test changes first.

Location:

Follow the steps below to locate the file where the code modification needs to be performed:

1. Install the WP File Manager plugin (Plugin Link) on WordPress website.

2. Navigate to the WP File Manager on your WordPress dashboard.

3. Click on the wp-content folder to expand it.

4. Inside wp-content, navigate to the plugins folder.

5. In the plugins folder, locate and open the groundhogg-proof plugin folder.

6. Within the groundhogg-proof folder, find and open the API folder.

7. Inside the API folder, you'll find the proof-api-v4.php file.

8. Right-click on the proof-api-v4.php file and select Code Editor from the context menu.

9. Replace the code at lines 80 to 89 with the provided snippet code.

Code Snippet: PHP

Special Notes:

• This code is added directly in the plugin's PHP file. It's important to be aware that updates to the plugin could remove this custom code. It's a good idea to keep a copy of this code and to check your customization after every plugin update to make sure it's still working.

• This change is hard-coded, which means it cannot be modified from the WordPress dashboard. If you need to adjust it, you will have to change the code directly.

• Don't forget to clear the cache on your site after you make changes to PHP files. Clearing the cache makes sure your changes take effect.

• Remember to use best practices when you code and always check that the PHP syntax is correct. This helps prevent problems on your website.