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How to Set Up Hide My WP Ghost in Safe Mode in 3 Minutes

This video shows how to set up Hide My WP Ghost in Safe Mode with custom login and setup – in just 3 minutes!

NOTE: The plugin was configured on an Apache Server. Certain manual actions are required to configure Hide My WP Ghost on Nginx and IIS servers.

VIDEO OUTLINE

  1. Min. 00.04- 1.01: Select and Save SAFE Mode
  2. Min. 1.02 – 2.31: Change Paths Settings
  3. Min. 2.32 – 2.57: Run New Frontend Login Test
  4. Min. 2.58 – 3.28 : View Changes

Select SAFE Mode and Save Settings

👉Min. 00.04- 1.01

Recommended Actions:

  • Select Safe Mode
  • A pop-up will appear showing you all the predefined paths that Hide My WP Ghost sets in Safe Mode. READ the info.
  • Click on Continue, and then SAVE.
  • Run the Frontend Login test. 
  • SAVE your login URL (!very important that you do this)
  • SAVE your SAFE URL (!also very important, you’ll need this in case you can’t login)
  • If the test is successful, click on Yes, it’s working.

Change Paths Settings

👉 Min. 1.02 – 2.31

Admin Security

  • Custom Admin Path – Recommended action: Leave as is
  • Hide wp-admin – Recommended: ON 
  • Hide wp-admin From Non-Admin users – Recommended: OFF

Login Security

  • Custom Login Path – Recommended action: Customize
  • Hide wp-login.php – Recommended: ON 
  • Hide login Path – Recommended: ON
  • Custom Lost Password Path – Recommended action: Leave as is
  • Custom Register Path – Recommended action: Leave as is
  • Custom Logout Path – Recommended action: Leave as is

Ajax Security

  • Custom admin-ajax Path – Recommended action: Customize
  • Hide wp-admin from Ajax URL – Recommended: ON
  • Change Paths in Ajax Calls – Recommended: ON

User Security

  • Custom Author Path – Recommended action: Leave as is
  • Hide Author ID URL – Recommended: ON

WP Core Security

  • Custom wp-content Path – Recommended action: Leave as is
  • Custom wp-includes Path – Recommended action: Leave as is
  • Custom uploads Path – Recommended action: Leave as is
  • Custom comment Path – Recommended action: Leave as is
  • Hide WordPress Common Paths – Recommended: ON
  • Hide File Extensions – Recommended action: Leave as is
  • Hide WordPress Common Files – Recommended: ON
  • Hide Common Files – Recommended Action: ADD wp-comments-post.php
  • Disable Directory Browsing – Recommended: OFF

Plugins Security

  • Custom plugins Path – Recommended action: Leave as is
  • Hide Plugin Names – Recommended: ON
  • Hide All the Plugins – Recommended: OFF
  • Hide WordPress Old Plugins Path – Recommended: ON
  • Show Advanced Options– Recommended: OFF

Themes Security

  • Custom themes Path – Recommended action: Leave as is
  • Hide Theme Names – Recommended: ON
  • Hide WordPress Old Themes Path – Recommended: ON
  • Custom theme style name – Recommended action: Leave as is
  • Show Advanced Options – Recommended: OFF

API Security

  • Custom wp-json Path – Recommended action: Leave as is
  • Hide REST API URL link – Recommended: ON
  • Disable REST API access – Recommended: OFF
  • Disable XML-RPC access – Recommended: ON
  • Disable RSD Endpoint from XML- RPC – Recommended: ON

Firewall and Headers

  • Add Security Headers for XSS and Code Injection Attacks – Recommended: ON
  • Strict-Transport-Security – Recommended: ACTIVE, leave as is
  • Content-Security-Policy – Recommended: ACTIVE, leave as is
  • X-XSS- Protection – Recommended: ACTIVE, leave as is
  • X-Content-Type- Options – Recommended: ACTIVE, leave as is
  • Cross-Origin-Embedder- Policy – Recommended action: ADD then leave as is
  • Cross-Origin-Opener-Policy – Recommended action: ADD then leave as is
  • X-Frame-Options – Recommended action: ADD then leave as is
  • Remove Unsafe Headers – Recommended: ON
  • Block Theme Detectors Crawlers – Recommended: ON
  • Firewall Against Script Injection – Recommended: ON

Run New Frontend Login Test

👉 Min. 2.32 – 2.57

Recommended Actions:

  • After you save the new settings, Run a new Frontend Login test.
  • SAVE your NEW login URL (!very important that you do this)
  • SAVE your SAFE URL (!also very important, you’ll need this in case you can’t login)
  • If the test is successful, click on Yes, it’s working.

View Changes

👉 Min. 2.58 – 3.28

Recommended Actions: 

  • Click on Visit Site to see the changes you’ve enabled using Hide My Ghost take effect.
  • Take a look at your site’s source code to see the modified paths.

👋Note! The settings shown in this video will work best for most sites – and present a way to quickly, safely, and effectively set up SAFE Mode to increase your site’s protection.

However, the ideal settings can look different from case to case, and you can always further customize these settings based on your needs and wants.

We advise you to always read the documentation that we link to from within the plugin and ensure you clearly understand what each setting enables you to do.

Does WordPress Have Built-in Security?

Hello everyone, and welcome to this video where we’ll be discussing WordPress’s built-in security features. If you’re new to WordPress, you might be wondering if it’s secure enough to use for your website. So, in this video, we’ll explore what security features WordPress offers and how they can protect your website from security threats.

Thankfully, WordPress has several built-in security features that can help keep your site safe.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLEUIg80a7w

Is WordPress Website Easily Hacked?

Hey everyone, welcome back to our channel. In this video, we’ll be discussing a topic that’s been on the minds of many website owners. Can hackers easily breach your WordPress security? We’ll be exploring this topic in-depth and giving you valuable tips and insights to keep your WordPress site secure.

So, is WordPress easily hacked? The short answer is no, but it is a common target for cyberattacks due to its popularity.
According to data from W3Techs, WordPress is used by 65% of all the websites whose content management system we know. This is 43% of all websites.

The security of your WordPress site depends on multiple factors, such as the strength of your passwords, the use of security plugins, and regular updating of your software.

In this video, we’ll be covering common vulnerabilities and providing you with solutions to secure your WordPress site.

https://youtu.be/ZhID6ehVSLg

Why is website security important?

I’m here to guide you through website security issues and provide solutions to resolve them.

In today’s digital age, having a secure website has become a crucial aspect of any online presence. From e-commerce sites to personal blogs, every website is at risk of potential cyber threats.

In this video, we will delve into the reasons why website security is so crucial and discuss the potential consequences of neglecting it. Join us as we explore the importance of keeping your website secure.

Protecting a website is crucial for maintaining its security, protecting sensitive data, and ensuring the continued success of the website.

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Install Hide My WP Ghost Lite

Learn how to download and install Hide My WP Ghost Lite.

This tutorial will teach you how to hide the common paths and how to activate the plugin in Lite Mode.
Note, the Lite Mode will not protect you from all the hackers bots, if you need a complex security plugin please read here.

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Download Hide My WP Free Plugin

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Install Hide My WP Ghost

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Learn how to download and install Hide My WP Ghost.

This tutorial will teach you how to hide all the paths, plugins and themes and how to activate the plugin in Safe Mode or Ghost Mode.
In other words, you will activate all the security features you need to keep the hackers bots away from your website.

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Connect to your account and download Hide My WP Ghost premium plugin

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