Security Overview
The Security category in InstaWP's documentation provides tools, guides, and integrations that help protect your WordPress sites against unauthorized access, vulnerabilities, and data loss. It covers everything from basic account hygiene (like resetting passwords) to advanced protection using Cloudflare and Wordfence.
Security Overview
Security features in InstaWP are designed to safeguard your sites and user data while giving you confidence to experiment and deploy. Whether you’re removing suspicious users, enabling firewalls, or restoring from a safe backup, these tools keep your sites resilient against common threats.
Here are a few examples:
Function | Description | Links |
|---|---|---|
Remove Suspicious Admin Users | Steps to identify and delete unauthorized or malicious accounts. | |
Reset User Passwords | Reset WordPress account credentials to lock out unwanted access. | |
Reset SFTP/SSH Users | Manage and reset SFTP/SSH user accounts for secure file and server access. | |
Cloudflare Integration | Connect Cloudflare for enhanced DDoS protection and global edge security. | |
InstaWP Protect Site | Built-in InstaWP protection features for securing site access and usage. | |
Wordfence Integration | Use the Wordfence plugin for real-time malware scanning and firewall protection. |
Who Should Explore This?
- Agencies: Protect client sites at scale with integrated tools and easy rollback options.
- Developers: Test plugins/themes without worrying about leaving a site exposed.
- Businesses: Business that desires an extra security layer combining InstaWP security with third-party protections like Cloudflare and Wordfence.
Updated on: 29/09/2025
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