How to secure a wordpress database
- George Apostolov
How to secure a wordpress database: step-by-step guide
Login to your account in WordPress.
Scroll down the toolbar, click on "Plugins," and then select "Add New."
In the search bar, enter "iThemes" and click the search button to proceed.
Click on "Install Now", then select "Activate" once the installation is complete.
After activating the plugin, a new "Security" icon will appear. Click on it and go to "Settings."
Press the "Secure Site" button.
Enter your email address and select "Activate Network Brute Force Protection."
Click "Redirect HTTP Requests to HTTPS," then select the "Close" button at the bottom. You’re all set!
Quick answer: To secure your database, login to your account, install and activate the iThemes plugin, and navigate to Security Settings. Next, press Secure Site, enter your email to activate Network Brute Force Protection, redirect HTTP requests to HTTPS, and click Close.
About this WordPress tutorial
Protect your WordPress site by installing the iThemes plugin, enabling security settings, and configuring brute force protection and HTTPS. This guide shows how to secure a wordpress database in 8 steps, starting with "Login to your account in WordPress" and finishing with "Click 'Redirect HTTP Requests to HTTPS,' then select the 'Close' button at the bottom....". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real WordPress interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to secure a wordpress database?
8 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your WordPress data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under WordPress. Related guides: How to Secure a WordPress Site, How to See Website Traffic on WordPress and How to Set Up a Redirect in Wordpress. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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