How do I properly secure my WordPress website?
Answer: Implement these security measures:
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Keep WordPress core, themes, and plugins updated
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Use strong passwords and 2FA (with plugins like Wordfence or Sucuri)
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Implement WordPress Salts in wp-config.php (use https://api.wordpress.org/secret-key/1.1/salt/)
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Limit login attempts with a security plugin
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Change the default wp-admin URL using a plugin like WPS Hide Login
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Use SSL/HTTPS across your entire site
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Disable file editing in wp-config.php by adding:
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Implement proper user roles and permissions
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Regular backups with automated solutions like UpdraftPlus
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Web Application Firewall (WAF) implementation