How to Secure Your WordPress Website
Keeping WordPress secure helps protect your website, your visitors and your hosting account.
WordPress is a popular website platform, which also means it is commonly targeted by automated attacks. Most security risks can be reduced by keeping your website updated, using strong login details and removing anything you no longer need.
Keep WordPress updated
You should regularly update:
- WordPress core
- Plugins
- Themes
- Page builders
- Any add-ons linked to your theme or plugins
Outdated plugins and themes are one of the most common causes of compromised WordPress websites.
Remove anything you do not use
If you are not using a plugin or theme, remove it from your website. Deactivated plugins can still become a security risk if they are left installed and not updated.
Use strong login details
Make sure every WordPress administrator account uses a strong, unique password. Avoid usernames such as admin, administrator or the name of your website.
Limit administrator access
Only give administrator access to users who genuinely need it. If someone only needs to edit pages or blog posts, a lower access level may be more suitable.
Use a trusted security plugin
A WordPress security plugin can help with login protection, malware scanning and basic firewall features. Only install trusted plugins from reputable developers and avoid installing multiple security plugins that perform the same job.
Tip: Multiple security plugins can sometimes conflict with each other or slow your website down. It is usually better to use one trusted plugin configured properly.
Use SSL
Your website should load securely using HTTPS. If your website shows as “Not Secure” in the browser, you may need to enable SSL or fix mixed content issues.
Take care with plugins and themes
Only install plugins and themes from trusted sources. Avoid nulled, cracked or unofficial premium plugins and themes, as these often contain malicious code.
Review users regularly
Check your WordPress users from time to time and remove any accounts that are no longer needed. If you see an administrator user that you do not recognise, this should be investigated straight away.
Back up your website
Dynamic Servers Limited creates backups in the background, but you should still understand what is included and how long backups are retained for. If you are unsure, please contact support before making major changes to your website.
Need help?
If you are concerned about the security of your WordPress website, please raise a support ticket with Dynamic Servers Limited.
