{"id":2692,"date":"2024-04-26T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-26T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wpsupportdesk24.com\/?p=2692"},"modified":"2024-04-25T13:57:44","modified_gmt":"2024-04-25T11:57:44","slug":"simple-steps-to-keep-your-wordpress-site-secure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wpsupportdesk24.com\/en\/simple-steps-to-keep-your-wordpress-site-secure\/","title":{"rendered":"WordPress website security: simple steps to keep your website secure"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Leestijd:<\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> &lt; 1<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minuut<\/span><\/span><p>Securing your WordPress website is crucial at a time when digital threats continue to increase. In this article, we share essential steps to keep your WordPress site safe from hackers.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stay up-to-date  <\/h2><p>Old versions of software are a playground for hackers. Make sure your WordPress core, themes and plugins always have the latest updates.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Strong passwords and two-factor authentication<\/strong><\/h2><p>Use passwords that are hard to guess (not &#8220;123456&#8221; or &#8220;password&#8221;) and activate two-factor authentication. That&#8217;s like having an extra lock on your account. To use two factor authentication you do need to use a plugin and app on your phone first, you can use the plugin &#8216;<a href=\"https:\/\/nl.wordpress.org\/plugins\/two-factor-authentication\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n  <strong>Two Factor Authentication<\/strong>\n<\/a>&#8216; and use the app for your phone &#8216;<a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/accounts\/answer\/1066447?hl=nl&amp;co=GENIE.Platform%3DAndroid&amp;oco=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n  <strong>Google authenticator<\/strong>\n<\/a>&#8216;.  <\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Install a security plugin<\/strong><\/h2><p>Plugins such as Wordfence or iTheme act as a guardian for your site. They block hackers and let you know when something is off. Installing such a plugin is a must-do.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Do regular security checks<\/strong><\/h2><p>Just like you go to the doctor regularly for a check-up, your site needs to be checked as well. Conduct regular security audits to make sure everything is in order.<\/p><p>With these steps, you&#8217;re well on your way to keeping your WordPress site secure. Simple right? For more tips, subscribe to our <strong>\n  <a href=\"#nieuwsbrief\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#nieuwsbrief\">newsletter<\/a>\n<\/strong>!<\/p><p>Not getting there or still have questions? Then please <strong>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wpsupportdesk24.com\/en\/contact\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"2340\">contact us<\/a>\n<\/strong>.  <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Leestijd:<\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> &lt; 1<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minuut<\/span><\/span>Securing your WordPress website is crucial at a time when digital threats continue to increase. In this article, we share essential steps to keep your WordPress site safe from hackers. Stay up-to-date Old versions of software are a playground for hackers. Make sure your WordPress core, themes and plugins always have the latest updates. 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