Join Jeff Starr for an in-depth discussion in this video Set proper file permissions, part of WordPress: Developing Secure Sites .
- [Narrator] Most web hosts do a good job…at setting default permissions for files and directories.…But it's a good idea to check…that everything is configured for optimal security.…In this screen, rephrase,…in this video we'll see how to check…for proper file permissions for your WordPress powered site.…According to the WordPress codex,…the default permissions for all WordPress files…is 644 and the default permissions…for all WordPress directories is 755.…These settings are optimal for giving WordPress…the access it needs while protecting itself…from external requests.…
Let's take a look at our WordPress files on the server…and check their file permissions.…Here we are looking at the list of files…in the WordPress installation directory.…Here we can check permissions for directories…and check permissions for files…and we can even drill down further…and check other permissions as desired.…Examining the permissions for these items,…we see that the directories are all 755…and the files are all 644,…so everything is right on track.…
Author
Jeff Starr
Released
9/16/2016- Backing up and restoring your site
- Setting up strong passwords
- Understanding users and roles
- Choosing trusted plugins and themes
- Changing and recovering passwords
- Configuring authentication keys
- Securing the login page
- Fighting spam in the comments
- Blocking access and detecting hacks
- Building a firewall for WordPress
- Detecting and blocking bots
- Auditing your WordPress security
Skill Level Intermediate
Duration
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Introduction
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Welcome1m 3s
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Using the exercise files2m 14s
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1. Getting Started
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Back up your site4m 6s
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Restore your site5m 36s
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Keep your site up to date4m 37s
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2. Security Essentials
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Implement strong passwords4m 28s
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Understand users and roles3m 29s
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Change and recover passwords3m 30s
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Disable user registration2m 41s
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3. Hardening WordPress
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Prevent directory listings3m 59s
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Remove version numbers3m 47s
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Disable error display3m 7s
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4. Improving Security with Plugins
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Fight comment spam3m 51s
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Secure your login page4m 34s
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Stop user enumeration4m 50s
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Monitor admin users4m 24s
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Implement a firewall3m 6s
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Block access6m 5s
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Detect hacks7m 47s
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5. Advanced Tips and Tricks
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Stop file hotlinking4m 18s
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Stop automated spam2m 32s
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Control proxy access4m 21s
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Control admin access4m 59s
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6. Applying Best Practices
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Choose a good host6m 16s
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Further security techniques6m 55s
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Conclusion
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Next steps2m 9s
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