How do I secure my WordPress site?

WordPress is powerful and popular, which also makes it a common target. A handful of steps will protect the vast majority of sites.

1. Keep everything updated. Core, plugins and themes. Most hacks exploit outdated software.
2. Use strong, unique passwords for every admin, and enable two-factor authentication with a plugin like Wordfence or Two-Factor.
3. Limit login attempts and protect wp-login.php to stop brute-force guessing (a security plugin, or Directory Privacy on wp-admin).
4. Remove what you do not use. Delete inactive plugins and themes; they are still attack surface.
5. Avoid the "admin" username and don't use "1" as the only admin ID.
6. Install a reputable security plugin (Wordfence, Sucuri or similar) for scanning and a firewall inside WordPress, on top of our server-level ModSecurity.
7. Take regular backups. Your DirhamVault off-site backups mean you can restore a clean copy quickly.

Also make sure your site is fully on HTTPS (your free SSL) so logins are encrypted.

Our servers already provide CSF, LFD, ModSecurity and malware scanning around your site, but these WordPress-side steps close the gaps attackers rely on. If your site is behaving oddly, contact our 24/7 team on WhatsApp +971 58 553 6767 or support@dirhamaday.ae. Manage everything at my.dirhamaday.ae.