When we talk about WordPress Security some things are totally common. Some topics are too common that if you try or apply on your site may be your site will not be hacked! Though security is just like a mirror.
Today I am gonna tell you about some WordPress Basic Security Tips. Hope it will help your site.
1. Invest in Rock-solid WordPress Hosting
Use best quality hosting. Hacker can hack all website under a bad hosted server.
2. Always Keep WordPress version and Plugins up to date
80% of hacked site have a point that they don’t update their site. When hacker found a bug of a application developer update that but if you don’t update hackers come your site via the bug and hacked It.
3. Use Smart Usernames and Strong Passwords
Don’t use easy Usernames or Passwords like “admin” or “passwords123456”
4. Use Two-Factor Authentication
Use Two-Factor Authentication Must. It’s convert 2X powerful secure layer. Use Google Authenticator App. When you come to login page open that app and get the code submit there.
5. Lock Down your WordPress Login URL
Protect your admin login url. It’s not about change your login URL
6. Protect your wp-config.php file
7. Disable directory listing
8. Disable PHP Execution in WordPress Directories
9. Use HTTPS for Encrypted Connections
It’s means use SSL. Most people use free SSL but I recommended use premium 256bit encrypted latest version SSL.
10. Prevent Hotlinking
11. Perform regular backups
- WordPress Backup Plugins
If your host doesn’t have backups there are some popular WordPress backup services and plugins which you can use to automate the backup task.
- Duplicator
- WP Time Capsule
- BackupBuddy
- UpdraftPlus
- BackUpWordPress
- BackWPup
- WP BackItUp
12. Hide Your WordPress Version
13. Enable 5G/6G Firewall Protection
Enable 5G or Latest 6G Firewall Protection On Your Site. Most People Don’t Know About This. But It’s a Very Important Issue.
14. CSRF / SQL Injection / Pharma Hack Protection
You can follow wp vulnerability testing site. See trending themes / plugins bugs.
15. Vulnerability Testing
And There are many many things for secure a website. May you don’t know all. You can hire an expert from Upwork or Fiverr[1]. You can also Hire me for your Hacked Site / Security Consultant from Here ( Fiverr )
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