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How to close public access to wp-admin for security
One of my WordPress sites has become the constant target of brute force attacks on admin login. I've updated my login name and password to make them harder to crack, and I have a plugin that limits login attempts. The plugin, though, also keeps ME out after too many failed login attempts by would-be hackers.
I'm a non-techie and would like a simple, effective way to shut down access to wp-admin altogether and login from a different url address. I want to keep the ability to add users, but the public doesn't need the ability to login.
Thank you in advance for your help. And I really need simply stated step-by-step advice.
I'm a non-techie and would like a simple, effective way to shut down access to wp-admin altogether and login from a different url address. I want to keep the ability to add users, but the public doesn't need the ability to login.
Thank you in advance for your help. And I really need simply stated step-by-step advice.
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Hello LLFiggs, Renaming the wp-admin or something similar is not really an option due to the way WordPress is coded. However, there are ways to make it a bit harder to access. First, you can password protect the wp-admin directory. To do so, simply follow the instructions below: How to password protect a directory Also, access to the login area can gained by visiting example.com/wp-login.php. This bypasses the wp-admin, so yo may want to prevent access to that file as well. Since it is located in the main area for your wordpress, password protecting that directory is not an option unless you want to password the entire site. You can, however, password protect that single file by using the .htaccess file. Below is an article on how to do that as well. Password protecting a single file in .htaccess Lastly, there is a wordpress plugin for protecting the wp-admin folder and the wp-login.php file. This can be found at: http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/lockdown-wp-admin/ Best Regards, Scott M |
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