Shared Hosting and Tips to Keep it Secure:

Shared Hosting and Tips to Keep it Secure

Shared Hosting is a type of web hosting  that allows to share the resources of a single physical server with multiple websites.  Each website receives a limited share of resources issued by its hosting server. The availability of resources will differs from each of these websites based on the purchased plan. If you buy higher plan of shared hosting, you get more resources of a server.



1.Install  Security Plugin


A WordPress security plugin will put up a strong defense against hackers and any malicious activity on your site. If a hacker on your shared hosting is trying to get the access to your website or execute malicious commands, the security plugin should detect it and send the alert to you.


2.Review your Shared Host


Before buying a shared hosting, We suggest comparing different hosting providers and ensure that the security measures they provide at their server end. However, you can find the best web hosting via review of the other customers and also you need to check their customer support is available at 24/7 via chat or call.


3.Set file permissions


As we discussed before, hackers on a shared server can try to gain access to your WordPress files. You can set the file permission to ensure only the owner of the website can access them. In this option you can prevent your files to access from unauthorized people. If you want to change the file permissions, you need to access your cPanel account.


4.Block PHP Execution in Unknown Folders


If hackers find a vulnerability on your website, they will exploit their own files and folders. It will allow to execute malicious activities on your websites such as spamming customers with unwanted content or redirecting your visitors.

PHP execution is used in some of the folders only. The execution code is written in the programming language is called PHP. You can use the PHP execution to block the unknown folders and also prevents from the hacking activities.



By following these measures,  your site is more secure now.

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