xx.xxx.xxx.xxx<\/em> with your IP address:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<Files wp-login.php>\norder deny,allow\nDeny from all\nAllow from xx.xxx.xxx.xxx\n<\/Files><\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\nIn case you want to allow access to multiple computers (like your office, home PC, laptop, etc.), add another Allow from xx.xxx.xxx.xxx<\/em> statement on a new line.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIf you want to be able to access your admin area from any IP address (for example, if you often rely on free Wi-Fi networks) restricting your admin area to a single IP address or to few IPs can be inconvenient. In such cases, we recommend that you limit the number of incorrect login attempt to your site. This way you will protect your WordPress site from brute-force attacks and people trying to guess your password. For such purposes, you can use the plugin called WP Limit login attempts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Don\u2019t use the \u201cadmin\u201d username<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nMost of the attackers will assume that your admin username is \u201cadmin\u201d. You can easily block a lot of brute-force and other attacks by using a different admin username. If you\u2019re installing a new WordPress site, you will be asked for the admin username during the WordPress installation process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Use strong passwords<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThere are thousands of people that use phrases like \u201cpassword\u201d or \u201c123456\u201d for their admin login details. Needless to say, such passwords can be easily guessed and they are on the top of the list of any dictionary attack. A good tip is to use an entire sentence that makes sense to you and you can remember easily. Such passwords are much, much better than a single phrase one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Ensure your computer is free of viruses and malware<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nIf your computer is infected with a virus or malware software, a potential attacker can gain access to your login details and make a valid login to your site, bypassing all the measures you\u2019ve taken before. This is why it is very important to have an up-to-date antivirus program and keep the overall security of all computers you use to access your WordPress site on a high level.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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