Securing Your WordPress Login Page from Brute Force

Why /wp-admin is Dangerous

Every minute, thousands of bots scan the internet for the /wp-admin or /wp-login.php URL. If they find it, they start a "Brute Force" attack, trying thousands of common passwords.

1. Hide Your Login URL

Use a plugin like WPS Hide Login to change your URL to something unique, like /amana-secure-login. This stops 99% of automated bot attacks instantly.

2. Limit Login Attempts

Install a security plugin to block IPs after 3 failed login attempts. On AmanaFlow, our WAF does this automatically for you.

3. Implement CAPTCHA

Add a Cloudflare Turnstile or Google reCAPTCHA to your login form. Bots cannot solve these, keeping your dashboard safe.

Security Checklist

• [ ] Rename the 'admin' username.
• [ ] Use 2FA (Two-Factor Authentication).
• [ ] Whitelist your IP for the login page.

FAQs

Q: What if I forget my custom login URL?
A: You can disable the plugin via FTP or File Manager in cPanel to restore the default /wp-admin.