Installing the secure your wordpress website Scan plugin will check most of this for you, and alert you that you might have missed. Additionally, it will inform you that a user named"admin" exists. Needless to say, that is your administrative user name. If you wish you can follow a link and find directions for changing that title. I think that a strong password is enough security that is good, and there have been no attacks on the sites that I run since I followed those steps.
I protect an access to important files on the site's server by putting an index.html file in the particular directory, which hides the files from public view.
A snap to move - If, for some reason, you want to relocate your site, such as a domain name change or a new web host, getting your files at your fingertips can save you oodles of time, hassle, and the need for tech help.
Make a note of your new password for the next time you sign in! I recommend the have a peek at these guys paid or free version of the software that is protected *Roboform* to remember your passwords.
I prefer using a WordPress plugin to get the job done. Just make sure is in a position to do copies, has restore and can clone. Also be sure that it is often updated to keep pace with all new versions of WordPress. There's absolutely not any use in not working, and backing straight from the source up your data to a plugin that's out of date.