In the dynamic world of WordPress, safeguarding your site against constant threats is paramount. Wordfence, a WordPress plugin featuring a web application firewall (WAF), stands out as a robust defense mechanism. This tool effectively halts various threats, including malicious web requests and unauthorized code insertions through potential backdoors left unintentionally or due to delayed updates. Beyond its fundamental role as a firewall, Wordfence offers additional security measures crucial for protecting your website.
While a free version of Wordfence exists, the paid version offers advanced features such as country-based traffic blocking, premium developer support, real-time firewall rules updated against their extensive database, and scheduled website scans. However, for the majority of users, the free version is more than sufficient, addressing security concerns admirably.
If you haven’t yet implemented a security plugin for your WordPress website, now is the opportune moment to take action.
Why Choose Wordfence?
Wordfence stands among the best options for standard WordPress protection. Thousands of users install its free version daily, a testament to its effectiveness. Glancing at the reviews in the official WordPress plugin repository, it’s clear that Wordfence is a popular choice.
TIP! Wordfence was recognized by WNPower as the best free web firewall for WordPress. It is seamlessly integrated into our WordPress Admin tool for one-click installation, equipped with all the presets and settings necessary to effortlessly secure your site. Literally, as we mentioned before: a one-click wonder.
Exploring Wordfence
If you wish to delve deeper into Wordfence before proceeding, their comprehensive blog covers common threats to WordPress websites. They also maintain a YouTube channel, offering videos to keep you updated on web security.
If you’re already convinced that Wordfence is the ideal security complement for your WordPress site, let’s proceed with the installation.
Manual Installation of Wordfence on Your WordPress Site
Let’s walk through the manual installation of Wordfence. In this first part, we’ll explain how to install Wordfence manually, and later, we’ll demonstrate how to do it using WNPower’s WordPress Admin tool if you’re hosting with us. Let’s get started!
- Open your WordPress admin panel and navigate to the Plugins section. Click on “Add New.”
- Search for “Wordfence” in the plugin search field and click the “Install” button. Once installed, activate it by clicking the same button, which will now change to “Activate.”
- Configure the email address where you want Wordfence to send alerts about your website. Choose whether you want to receive developer updates via email, agree to the terms, and click “Continue.”
TIP! If prompted to go for the Premium version, simply click “No, thanks.”
- Congratulations, Wordfence is now installed and actively protecting your website.
One-Click Installation and Configuration of Wordfence with WNPower’s WordPress Admin Tool
At WNPower, we prioritize your convenience, and our hosting solution for WordPress sites is designed for easy use, ensuring you have everything you need at your fingertips. The installation of Wordfence is no exception, as we’ve added a one-click installer, including exclusive security settings and optimizations tailored for WNPower users.
Here’s how simple it is to install Wordfence on WNPower’s WordPress hosting:
- Open your cPanel control panel and go to the Exclusive Tools section. Then, access WordPress Admin.
- Select your WordPress installation. WordPress Admin automatically detects all WordPress installations in your hosting space.
- Navigate to the Utilities section and click the “Install” button inside the Wordfence box.
- Wait a few seconds, and voila! Wordfence is installed and configured on your WordPress site.
By incorporating Wordfence into your WordPress security arsenal, you’re taking a significant step toward fortifying your website against potential threats. Whether you opt for the manual or one-click installation method, the end result is enhanced security and peace of mind for your WordPress site.
