How to Secure WordPress Website | WordPress Security

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WordPress security measures are essential to protect your site from malicious attacks. Start your WordPress website with Hostinger web hosting 👉 https://bit.ly/3CpELiP 💥 Use the discount code WP10 to get 10% OFF! WordPress is the most popular content management system, which unfortunately attracts a wide range of cybercriminals. Therefore, improving WordPress security is essential. In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to secure your WordPress website. ____________________________________________ ___________________________________________ 📌 Handy links How to improve WordPress security: https://www.hostinger.com/tutorials/how-to-secure-wordpress WordPress Security Checklist: https://www.hostinger.com/tutorials/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/01/WordPress-Security-Checklist.pdf ____________________________________________ ⭐ Follow Us ⭐ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hostingeracademy/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Hostinger Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Hostinger/ WordPress Explained Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wpexplained Hostinger Tutorials: https://www.hostinger.com/tutorials Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/HostingerAcademy?sub_confirmation=1 ____________________________________________ 🕒 Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 00:52 - Update WordPress 01:50 - Use secure login 02:46 - Set up safelist and blocklist 03:44 - Use trusted themes 04:42 - Install SSL Certificate 05:37 - Remove unused plugins and themes 06:48 - Outro ___________________________________________ Strengthening WordPress security helps protect your website from malicious attacks. If someone hacks your website, you risk losing important information, assets, and credibility. So, here are six methods on how to secure your WordPress website: 🟣 Keep Your WordPress Version up to Date WordPress releases software updates to improve performance and security. Check if you have the most recent WordPress version by heading to Dashboard → Updates. Remember to also update themes and plugins. 🟣 Use Secure WP-Admin Login Credentials Usernames that are easy to guess, such as admin, test, or administrator, increase the chances of brute force attacks. So, make sure your username and password are unique. Also, we recommend using a virtual private network (VPN) when connecting to a public network. 🟣 Set Up a Safelist and a Blocklist for the Admin Page Use a web application firewall (WAF), such as Cloudflare or Sucuri, to enable a URL lockdown and protect your login page from being accessed by unauthorized IP addresses. Another option for improving WordPress security is modifying your site’s .htaccess file to restrict access to the login page. 🟣 Use Trusted WordPress Themes Make sure to use a WordPress theme from the official directory or trusted developers. Often, nulled themes have security issues, enabling hackers to damage your site. If you are looking for a third-party theme, check official theme marketplaces like ThemeForest. 🟣 Install an SSL Certificate A secure socket layer (SSL) is a protocol that creates a secure connection between the site and its visitors, establishing encrypted communication. In addition, SSL certificates also boost the website’s search engine optimization (SEO). 🟣 Remove Unused WordPress Plugins and Themes Keeping unused plugins and themes on the site increases the risk of cyberattacks, especially outdated versions. Hackers can use outdated plugins and themes to gain access to your site. ________________________________________ ▶ Want to see more awesome tutorials like this one in the future? Consider subscribing 😁 https://www.youtube.com/c/HostingerAcademy?sub_confirmation=1 ▶ If you have questions, don’t hesitate and join our Facebook group for more help: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wpexplained ____________________________________________ Thank you for watching! Let us know in the comments below if you have any questions. Good luck on your online journey. 🚀 #WordPressSecurity #HowtoSecureWordPressWebsite #HostingerAcademy