---
title: How to Secure a WordPress Website
description: "Security requires updates, strong access controls, backups and monitoring. ## Security Checklist - Keep WordPress, themes and plugins updated. - Delete unused software. - Use unique administrator passwords. - Restrict administrator accounts. - Back up off-site. - Use SSL. -…"
url: "https://vertico.co.zw/docs/how-to-secure-a-wordpress-website/"
updated: "2026-07-23"
category: WordPress
---

# How to Secure a WordPress Website

Security requires updates, strong access controls, backups and monitoring.

## Security Checklist

- Keep WordPress, themes and plugins updated.
- Delete unused software.
- Use unique administrator passwords.
- Restrict administrator accounts.
- Back up off-site.
- Use SSL.
- Protect forms from abuse.
- Monitor unexpected file changes.
- Do not install pirated themes or plugins.

## After a Compromise

1. Put the site in maintenance mode if necessary.
2. Change all related passwords.
3. Preserve logs and a copy for investigation.
4. Remove malicious files using a clean source.
5. Update vulnerable components.
6. Review administrator users and scheduled tasks.

## Imunify Protection

Vertico hosting may use Imunify security tools to help detect malicious files and suspicious activity. This server-side protection complements, but does not replace, secure WordPress administration and regular updates.

## Need Help?

If you still need assistance, open a support ticket through your Vertico client account and include the affected domain or email address, a screenshot of the error, and the approximate time the problem occurred. Never send passwords by email or support ticket.