Secure WordPress
Before running the commands shown on this page, you should load the Bitnami stack environment by executing the installdir/use_APPNAME script (Linux and MacOS) or by clicking the shortcut in the Start Menu under “Start -> Bitnami APPNAME Stack -> Application console” (Windows). On OS X VMs, the installation directory is /opt/bitnami and OS X VM users can click the “Open Terminal” button to run commands. Learn more about the Bitnami stack environment and about OS X VMs.
Install the Wordfence Security plugin via the WordPress dashboard and run a scan of your WordPress installation, as follows:
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Log in to your WordPress dashboard.
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Select the “Plugins -> Add New” option.
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Type “wordfence” in the search box.
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Install the “Wordfence Security” plugin by clicking the “Install Now” button.
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Click the “Activate plugin” link. A new entry should now appear in the left navigation menu.
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Click the “Wordfence -> Scan” menu item and then the “Start New Scan” button.
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Wait until the scan ends.
