WordPress is the most widely used web content management system (CMS), powering more than 42% of all websites, which is more than 28M websites worldwide.
Its popularity makes it a prime target for hacker bots and spammers. As a website owner, you are responsible for protecting your site from malicious attacks. One way to do that is by using a firewall.
Firewalls can help block suspicious access, prevent brute-force attacks, and protect against SQL injections and other attacks.
What is a 7G Firewall?
The 7G Firewall is an advanced firewall created by Jeff Starr, a well-known WordPress security expert. It offers lightweight, server-level protection against various threats, including malicious requests, bad bots, automated attacks, spam, and other types of nonsense.
The firewall analyzes incoming traffic and blocks any suspicious requests before they reach your website.
How to activate 7G Firewall in WP Ghost
Activate Safe Mode or Ghost Mode
Begin by activating Safe Mode or Ghost Mode to open the plugin customization process.
- Access your WordPress dashboard after installing and activating the WP Ghost plugin.
- Go to WP Ghost > Change Paths > Level of Security.
- Select Safe Mode or Ghost Mode. Safe Mode provides basic protection, while Ghost Mode offers more advanced security features.
Activate 7G Firewall
With Safe Mode or Ghost Mode enabled, enable the firewall on your website. You can easily activate the 7G Firewall protection by following these steps:
- Go to WP Ghost > Firewall
- Activate the Firewall Against Script Injection option.
- Select the 7G Firewall from the Firewall Strength list.
- For Apache servers, you can select to add the firewall rules to the .htaccess file or during WordPress initialization. On other server types, the firewall will automatically load during WordPress initialization.
It is important to note that the 7G Firewall may not be compatible with all server configurations. If you’re not sure whether it’s compatible with your server, you can select minimal or medium protection to ensure compatibility.
If you’re using WP Ghost to secure your WordPress website, you can easily activate the 7G Firewall by following the tutorial provided by the plugin. Once activated, the firewall will run silently in the background, protecting your website from a wide range of threats without impacting its performance.
Conclusion
If you’re looking to secure your WordPress website, a firewall is essential in your security arsenal. WP Ghost’s 7G Firewall protection for Apache-based servers is a powerful and customizable solution that can help keep your site safe from malicious attacks.