How to protect WordPress admin with SSL

The WordPress admin area is the heart of every WordPress installation. This is the place from where you control everything that is related to your website and it’s very important to keep it well protected. This is why it’s really important to protect WordPress admin with SSL certificate.

What is SSL?

SSL certificates are a security protocol, which encrypts the connection between the visitor and the server. This means that all the data that is being sent from the PC to the server and vice versa is encrypted and can’t be read by a third party. This will protect visitors against “man-in-the-middle” attacks. A “man-in-the-middle” attack intercepts the communication between you and the server. This can happen in places offering free public Wi-Fi access.

How to protect WordPress admin with SSL

It’s really easy to protect WordPress admin with SSL. Open your WordPress installation folder and find the wp-config.php file. In there, simply paste the following code:

/* Enable SSL Encryption */

define(“FORCE_SSL_LOGIN”, true);

define(“FORCE_SSL_ADMIN”, true);

And that’s it, you are all set. Keep in mind that you need to have an SSL certificate installed on your website first.

How to get an SSL certificate

If your website is hosted with ResellersPanel, you can easily protect WordPress admin with SSL. We offer SSL certificates right from within the web hosting Control Panel. All you have to do is go to the SSL Certificates section and order your SSL. With ResellersPanel, you can get an SSL certificate for only $40/year and protect your WordPress website with a 256-bit encryption.

If your website is not hosted with us, you still can get an affordable SSL certificate and use it anywhere you want, provided that you have a free reseller hosting account with ResellersPanel.com.

How to install an SSL certificate on your website

Installing an SSL certificate on your WordPress website may sound like a complicated task, but in reality it’s really simple. If you have a cloud hosting account with ResellersPanel, all you have to do is choose the host (website) that you want to protect and mark the Use SSL checkbox. We also offer a 24/7 support service – if you have any problems or questions, all you have to do is contact us.

If your WordPress website is hosted with another provider, you will have to ask them how to install your SSL certificate.