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+ | ====== How to Set Up and Use the WordFence Plugin for WordPress ====== | ||
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+ | Wordfence is an excellent free security plugin for WordPress that offers various features that we will be setting up. | ||
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+ | ===== Installation ===== | ||
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+ | Installing WordFence is easy! Log into your **WordPress Dashboard**, click on plugins, click on add new, then search for WordFence and click install. Once it's installed click activate and you're ready to get started. | ||
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+ | ===== Core File Scan ===== | ||
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+ | One of the most useful features that WordFence has is it's **Core File Scanning** | ||
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+ | Before running a scan, let's go to options and change our settings to use very thorough scanning. Log in to your **WordPress Dashboard** and click on **Wordfence**, then **Options**. Once there, scroll down to **Scans to Include**. | ||
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+ | Make sure all boxes are checked except for **High Sensitivity** and **Exclude Files...** | ||
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+ | <note tip>You will not be able to use the public facing option unless you purchase a full license, but it is not needed for a Core File scan.</note> | ||
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+ | Once you have selected the options that you want, you can start a scan under **Wordfence > Scan**. Just click **Start a Wordfence Scan**. The scan may take some time to be completed, depending on the size of your WordPress installation. | ||
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+ | Once the scan completes, you will be able to fix broken or corrupted files. | ||
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+ | =====Web Application Firewall ===== | ||
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+ | Turning on the Web Application Firewall will stop malicious bots, crawlers and login attempts. | ||
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+ | Once you've enabled this, you should tune it to your desired settings. | ||
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+ | To enable it: check the box **Enable firewall** | ||
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+ | Next, adjust the firewall options to fit your needs. | ||
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