How to Protect Your WordPress Site

WordPress powers 40%+ of websites, making it a target. Most compromises come from weak passwords, outdated plugins, or poor hosting.

Keep WordPress updated

Enable automatic updates. Outdated plugins are the most common entry point for hackers.

Strong login security

Change the default "admin" username. Use strong passwords. Install a login attempt limiter. Consider 2FA.

Choose plugins carefully

Only from official repos. Check last update date. Remove unused plugins. See our plugins guide.

Secure hosting

HostBay's cloud hosting includes ModSecurity firewalls and daily backups.

Backups

Have a backup strategy. Use both hosting and plugin-level backups.

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