WP Security Ninja

Welcome to WP Security Ninja Documentation

This documentation provides you with all the necessary information to maximize your use of our plugin, from setup to advanced security measures. If you have questions or need assistance, our support team is ready to help.

AI Security Advisor

3

• What happens when you generate a report

• How to enable AI Security Advisor

• How to get your first security report

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Installation and usage

18

• Install Security Ninja

• Install Pro version

• Installation Wizard

• How to access your website via FTP

• Does Security Ninja Work with WordPress.org?

• How to include custom code on your website

• Remove settings when deactivating

• Dashboard Widget with quick site overview

• Last Login

• Activate Default Security Measures

• Data Processing Agreement

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Firewall

• How to use the firewall

• How to get back in to your website

• How to restore access without the unblock URL

• Block IP Network

• Change login URL

• How to ban subnet mask IP range

• Login Form Protection

• Whitelisting Services in WP Security Ninja

• Secret Access URL

• Automatically Validated Crawlers

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MainWP

9

• How to Install and Set Up Security Ninja with MainWP

• How to Control White Label Settings Remotely

• Using Security Ninja tokens in MainWP Pro Reports

• Install the Free MainWP Extension for Security Ninja

• Get started with Security Ninja and MainWP

• How to access Security Ninja in MainWP Dashboard

• Bulk Actions in MainWP

• How to Show/Hide the column

• The Global Event Log

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Vulnerabilities

• What does “plugin closed” mean?

• Email Alerts for Detected Vulnerabilities

• How to use the vulnerability scanner

• How the vulnerability scanner works

• Dangers of Outdated Plugins

• What is the outdated.dat file?

• Problems with the vulnerability scanner

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Account

24

• My account page

• Non-Sensitive Diagnostic Data

• Keeps getting logged out

• Cancel subscription

• Forgotten password

• Change account

• Does the plugin work with WordPress Multisite?

• Problems logging in

• Military and Veteran Discounts

• Delete my account

• Controlling License Usage by Whitelisting Sites

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Security Tests

29

• Security Tests

• Security Issues were found

• Update functions.php

• Fix - temporary folder not writable

• Secure or remove readme.html

• What is the sn-backups folder?

• Check if plugins are up to date

• If full WordPress version info is revealed in meta data

• User “admin” with administrator privileges exists

• “Anyone can register” option is enabled

• Unnecessary information on failed login attempts

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License

12

• How to change your license key

• License activation problems

• How to upgrade from annual to lifetime license

• How to upgrade your license

• Can I Resell or Transfer My License?

• How to use license on another website

• License Recovery for Security Ninja

• How to renew manually

• How To Renew Your License Early or Apply a Coupon

• Early License Renewal & Proration

• Automated License Activation for Multiple Sites - license_key.txt

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Troubleshooting and debugging

18

• How to locate JavaScript conflicts

• How to create an admin account

• Virus detected in plugin?

• Fix errors showing up frontend

• Debug - Get server and website information

• How to use WP_DEBUG

• Jetpack compatibility

• Many admin-ajax.php requests

• Parts of admin load via HTTP

• Increase WordPress memory limit

• Failed to connect to api.freemius.com

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Filters and hooks

12

• securityninja_whitelist filter

• Filter - user_agent_items

• Filter - securityninja_visitorlog_filter_url

• Filter - blocked_hosts_items

• securityninja_ignored_file_extensions

• Customizing Firewall Filter Rules

• secnin_show_woocommerce_login_message

• Filter. securityninja_social_crawler_user_agents

• securityninja_temporary_login_params

• securityninja_is_temporary_login_link

• securityninja_malware_exclude_paths

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Visitor Log

2

• What is the visitor log

• Change how long visitor logs are kept

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Security Fixes

11

• Security Headers

• Secure Cookies

• Disable plugin & theme editor

• Disable WP Sitemaps

• Disabling the Application Passwords Feature in WordPress 5.6

• Preventing Username Enumeration on Your WordPress Site

• Remove unwanted files

• Hide WP Version

• Hide Windows Live Writer - WLW

• Hiding PHP Version by Removing “X-Powered-By” and “Server” Headers

• Content Security Policy

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Core Scanner

3

• Core Scanner

• Scan WordPress

• How to ignore files

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Malware Scanner

6

• Malware Scanner

• Scan for malware

• False positive results

• Whitelist files and folders in Malware Scanner

• Comprehensive Malware Cleanup Checklist

• How to exclude paths from the Malware Scanner

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Event Logger

6

• How to use the event logger

• Webhook Events

• Automate Alerts: Security Ninja Webhooks via Zapier

• Monitoring New Administrator Accounts

• Event Logger Settings

• How to search and filter events

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White label

2

• What is the White label feature

• How to white label the plugin

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Affiliates

3

• Affiliates

• Known Affiliate Link Issues

• Branding assets

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Scheduled Scanner

2

• Scheduled Scanner

• Add custom schedule to scanner

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Maximizing Your Security with WP Security Ninja

As you explore the extensive resources within our documentation, we hope you’ve found valuable insights and answers to enhance your WordPress site’s security. WP Security Ninja is designed to empower you, providing not just tools, but also the knowledge to use them effectively in your quest to protect your site. Security is a journey, not a destination. As WordPress continues to evolve, so do the threats that target it. That’s why we continuously update our plugin and resources to tackle the latest security challenges. Keep your site and your knowledge up to date by revisiting our documentation and utilizing the latest features and best practices provided.

Engage with Our Community

Join the WP Security Ninja community to share experiences, tips, and insights with other WordPress users. Engage with us and the community on social media, forums, and through our support channels. Your feedback not only helps us improve but also shapes the future of WP Security Ninja.

We’re Here to Help

If your questions weren’t answered in our documentation or you’re facing issues that require a more personalized approach, don’t hesitate to reach out. Our dedicated support team is ready to assist you with any queries, concerns, or feedback you might have. Contact us through our support page, and let us help you secure your site effectively.

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Thank You for Trusting WP Security Ninja

We appreciate your trust in WP Security Ninja to secure your WordPress site. Our team is committed to providing you with the best tools and support to keep your site safe. Thank you for choosing WP Security Ninja, and here’s to a secure online presence!