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How to Update WordPress Salts for Better Security (Step-by-Step Guide)

Learn how to update your WordPress security salts to enhance site protection. Follow our step-by-step guide to safely regenerate and replace salts in wp-config.php and secure your website from potential threats.<br><br>https://wpeople.net/service/wordpress-security/<br>

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How to Update WordPress Salts for Better Security (Step-by-Step Guide)

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  1. How to Update WordPress Salts for Better Security www.wpeople.net

  2. What Are WordPress Salts? WordPress salts are cryptographic keys that secure your login sessions and stored passwords. They add an extra layer of protection to your authentication cookies.

  3. Why Updating Salts Matters Over time, old salts can be a vulnerability. Updating them: ✅ Invalidates stolen sessions ✅ Enhances encryption strength ✅ Forces re-authentication for all users

  4. Where Are Salts Stored? Your salts are found in the wp-config.php file: php define('AUTH_KEY', 'random-string'); define('SECURE_AUTH_KEY', 'random-string'); ... (other salts)

  5. How to Generate New Salts Use strong passwords, enforce 2FA, and limit login attempts. This simple step stops most brute-force attacks in their tracks.

  6. How to Replace Salts 1⃣ Backup wp-config.php 2⃣ Replace the old salt lines with the new ones 3⃣ Save the file and re-upload (if using FTP) ? All users will be logged out — that’s a good thing!

  7. Automate with Plugins (Optional) Plugins like Salt Shaker allow you to: ? Schedule automatic salt changes ? Change salts manually with one click Great for non-developers who want easy security wins.

  8. Stay Secure. Stay Updated. Regularly updating salts is a simple but powerful step in your WordPress security strategy. ? Tip: Pair this with regular backups and plugin audits.

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