Change the WP-Admin Directory Name. Will it effect wordfence?

  • Resolved fish911

    (@fish911)


    10 years, 2 months ago

    Hello

    Thank you for the free support it’s highly appreciated! I use the wordfence plugin on every site I’ve build it’s the first plugin installed… I’m very satisfied,,,

    I have a quick question. For the past several months have been blocking on average of 100-200 login attempts daily on every site.

    My question is if I change the name of the WP-Admin directory to ” whatever name” then change it back to WP-Admin when I need to gain access to my admin panel. Will this affect or damage the wordfence plugin or any WP core setting?

    Thanks for any advice in advance..

    Fish

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  • Hey Fish,

    Even if you rename the wp-admin directory, someone (or something more likely) can still sniff it out. Changing the default username and using a complex password with the addition of two-factor authentication provides the best frontline defense. You could also password protect your wp-admin folder using .htaccess. You have to be careful with the AJAX handler though. See this link..

    https://support.wordfence.com/support/articles/1000011128-i-use-an-htaccess-file-in-my-wp-admin-directory-for-an-added-layer-of-password-protection-can-i-u

    If you’re still interested in changing the wp-admin directory, I’ll need to check on the side effects.

    Thanks!
    Brian

    Thread Starter fish911

    (@fish911)

    Thanks for your advice I thought I seemed a bit to easy! I use keypass x for all passwords, with about 25 character password, my username is fairly complex also.. I’ll take your advice and two factor authentication and password protect wp-admin..

    Thank you again for such as swift response..
    Fish

    Thread Starter fish911

    (@fish911)

    I meant wait on two factor authentication, I don’t think it’s needed yet unless perhaps it’s some bot on steroids,,, Just encase anyone else might follow this… I wanted to clear that up!

    Fish

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