Install and Setup Wordfence Security in WordPress

Wordfence protects your website against security threats like hacking, malware, DDOS and brute force attacks. 



Step 1: Login to your WordPress Dashboard



Step 2: On the left side of the menu bar click into Plugins and select Add New




Step 3 : -

Search for the plugins “WordFence” . 

You will find the plugins name Wordfence Security - Firewall & Malware Scan 

Click “Install Now”



It shall now shows “Installing…” Once completed head to the next step

 

Step 4 :-

 

Click on “Activate”



Upon activation, a new menu item 'Wordfence' will be added to WordPress Dashboard left panel



Step 5 : -

Proceed to the Wordfence dashboard click on to the Scan tab.




Step 6 : -

 

Click “Start New Scan”



Wordfence will show you the results once done. Free Wordfence plugins automatically runs full 

 

In additional you may also manage the Scan Type

Also, may click on “Scan options and Scheduling” followed by enabled scan theme and plugin against WordPress Repo.





Then click Save Changes




Proceed with the scanning and take note.





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