How to Use the WP Toolkit to Secure and Update WordPress? #
Who Is Eligible to Use the WP Toolkit? #
All web hosting users can access WP Toolkit for free without any restrictions. Trustify Hosting is dedicated to offering the best WordPress management interface. Locate this toolkit in the “Domain” section of your cPanel.
Using WP Toolkit to Secure and Update WordPress #
Securing WordPress with WP Toolkit
Step 1:
Click the tooltip (the symbol next to the name) for detailed information about each hardening option. Security options are not pre-selected.
Save your hardening selections by checking the boxes next to them and clicking Secure.
To make sure the security settings are applied correctly, click the Check Security button.
Step 2:
Verify WordPress core checksums to see if any core files have been updated or if there are any unwanted additions. The WP Toolkit portal allows you to reinstall WordPress core files.
In the WP Toolkit’s Security Status section, the WordPress Vulnerabilities tab shows any known WordPress vulnerabilities.
How to Update WordPress Using the WP Toolkit #
Step 1:
Keeping your WordPress core up-to-date is vital for your website’s success. WordPress typically releases a few major updates each year.
Additionally, minor updates are usually released to address bugs and security issues. Therefore, it is always recommended to install these minor updates.
You can configure which major and minor WordPress core updates should be automatically applied, whether for a new or existing site. You can also control how plugins and themes are installed, including forcing updates for them.
Step 2:
Other components of your WordPress site, such as plugins and themes, should also be updated. Outdated plugins are vulnerable to security risks and malware. It’s best to update your plugins regularly rather than delaying for weeks.
To keep your plugins updated, use WP Toolkit’s Smart Update feature, which tests the site after a plugin update to ensure it works correctly.
Once the process is complete, you can confirm the plugin update.
Updates can be managed in the WP Toolkit’s portal, where plugins can be set to update automatically.
Step 3:
WP Toolkit also allows you to manage themes. You can delete, update, and set themes to update automatically.
