WordPress Security
Essential Security Steps
Keep Everything Updated
- WordPress core: Dashboard > Updates
- Plugins: Update all, remove unused ones
- Themes: Update active theme, delete unused themes
Strong Passwords
- Use complex passwords for WordPress admin, FTP, database
- Do not use "admin" as your username
Security Plugins
- Wordfence: Firewall + malware scanner
- Sucuri: Security monitoring
- Limit Login Attempts: Blocks brute force attacks
Backup Regularly
- Use UpdraftPlus or similar backup plugin
- Store backups offsite (Google Drive, Dropbox)
- Test restoring from backup periodically
Additional Protection
- Change default login URL (use WPS Hide Login plugin)
- Disable file editing: add to wp-config.php:
define('DISALLOW_FILE_EDIT', true); - Enable 2FA for WordPress admin login
- Use SSL (HTTPS) for your site