Since the default URLs used to log in to the Admin area of WordPress websites are known publicly (such as domain.tld\/wp-admin<\/b>), anyone can attempt to log in, posing a potential vulnerability for your website.<\/p>
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To prevent this, you can change the URL<\/b> to something unique or protect the existing URL with the help of the following methods:<\/p>
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The easiest and fastest way to protect your admin URL is to change it. You can do it easily by using a free plugin like WPS Hide Login<\/a>.<\/b><\/p> \n<\/p> Once you set a new URL and save the changes, the login URL will change instantly<\/b>, so make sure to save it somewhere safe<\/p> \n<\/p> If you encounter issues logging in after enabling a plugin, check out this article: How to disable WordPress plugins without access to the admin page<\/a><\/b>.<\/p> \n<\/p> With this method, you will set an additional password required to access the \/wp-admin<\/b> directory on your website. This way, visitors trying to enter it will encounter an additional layer of security.<\/p> \n<\/p> To enable it, follow this guide: How to Password-Protect Your Website<\/a><\/b><\/p> \n<\/p> You can block any unwanted IP addresses from accessing your website altogether, allowing for maximum protection.<\/p> \n<\/p> There are two options: blocking certain IPs and allowing access to everyone else, or blocking access to everyone except a list of IPs you want to allow, such as your own IP address. This method requires that you use a static IP.<\/p> \n<\/p> If this option is suitable for you, you can enable it by following this guide: <\/b>How to Allow or Block a Specific IP Address for Your Website<\/a><\/b>.<\/p> \n<\/p>Method 2 – Password Protection<\/h2>
Method 3 – IP Block<\/h2>