How do I protect my WordPress login page?

The WordPress login page (wp-login.php / wp-admin) is the number-one target for brute-force attacks. Locking it down stops the vast majority of automated attempts.

Effective measures:

1. Limit login attempts. Use a security plugin (Wordfence, Limit Login Attempts Reloaded) to lock out an IP after a few failed tries.
2. Enable two-factor authentication for all admins, so a stolen password alone is useless.
3. Use strong, unique passwords and avoid the username "admin".
4. Password-protect wp-admin with Directory Privacy in the DirhamHost panel, adding a second login prompt before WordPress even loads.
5. Consider a custom login URL with a plugin like WPS Hide Login, so bots hitting the default path find nothing.

Our server-level protection helps too: LFD bans IPs that repeatedly fail logins, and ModSecurity blocks known attack patterns.

You can also add an .htaccess rule to restrict wp-login.php to your own office IP if it is static.

Set these up from my.dirhamaday.ae (Directory Privacy) and inside WordPress (plugins). If you are seeing a flood of login attempts and want help, contact our 24/7 team on WhatsApp +971 58 553 6767 or support@dirhamaday.ae.