Knowledge Base
Website Security Best Practices
Protecting Your Website
Security should be a priority for every website owner.
Strong Passwords
- Use unique passwords for each account
- Minimum 12 characters
- Mix of uppercase, lowercase, numbers, symbols
- Use a password manager
Keep Everything Updated
- WordPress core
- Themes and plugins
- PHP version
Use SSL (HTTPS)
Your free Let's Encrypt SSL is included - make sure it's active!
Regular Backups
JetBackup runs automatically, but also keep off-server copies.
Limit Login Attempts
Use security plugins to block brute force attacks.
Remove Unused Software
- Delete inactive plugins
- Remove unused themes
- Clean up old files
Monitor Your Site
- Check access logs periodically
- Use security scanning tools
- Set up uptime monitoring
Secure File Permissions
- Folders: 755
- Files: 644
- wp-config.php: 600