Hi there,
Yes, the xmlrpc.php
file needs to stay enabled for Jetpack to maintain a connection with your site. Disabling it will disrupt the communication between your site and WordPress.com, affecting Jetpack’s functionality. You can learn more about how Jetpack uses xmlrpc.php
here.
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