How to Troubleshoot WordPress Plugins Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor WordPress plugins are the source for many capabilities that WordPress does not normally support. These add-on programs can unfortunately also cause problems with the typical WordPress installation. They may cause an issue that will stop the WordPress Administrator from loading so that you are unable to disable them through the normal interface. The following article Read More >
Change WordPress Admin Username for Security Updated on April 19, 2024 by InMotion Hosting Contributor In this article, we discuss how you can update and change your WordPress admin username, as this can be a great security measure to help prevent unauthorized access to your WordPress admin dashboard. This is a good security measure to help protect against the recent global WordPress wp-login.php brute force attack that has been ongoing Read More >
Create secure WordPress admin password Updated on November 19, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor In this article I’ll show you how to generate a strong password to use for your WordPress site, and how to update WordPress to start using that newer more secure password as well. These actions are being strongly recommended due to a recent WordPress wp-login brute force attack that has been ongoing affecting multiple web Read More >
WordPress wp-login.php Brute Force Attack Updated on March 11, 2024 by InMotion Hosting Contributor There have now been several large scale WordPress wp-login.php brute force attacks, coming from a large amount of compromised IP addresses spread across the world since April 2013. We first started this page when a large botnet of around 90,000 compromised servers had been attempting to break into WordPress websites by continually trying to guess Read More >
Setting the Upload Quota for WordPress Multisite Updated on September 25, 2023 by InMotion Hosting Contributor In order to keep multi-site WordPress installations from overwhelming a network server, it is good practice to set an upload quota so that you can predict the maximum hard drive space available to each networked site. The max file upload quota setting is located in the Network Admin settings and can be adjusted as per Read More >
How to Create an Admin Account in WordPress via MySQL Updated on January 22, 2026 by Scott Mitchell When working with programs that require you to log in, such as WordPress, there can be times when you seem to be locked out of your account. This can happen via a code error, a hack, accidental admin account deletion, or a malicious site partner changing information on you. If this happens, you will need Read More >
Change the Max Upload File Size for a WordPress Multisite installation Updated on September 24, 2020 by Scott Mitchell When working with file uploads in WordPress a multisite configuration, you want to pay attention to the maximum upload file size. Allowing a setting that allows file sizes that are too large will cause performance issues. Below is a guide that explains how to change the maximum upload size. How to set the Max Upload Read More >
How to Install WordPress using Softaculous Updated on September 17, 2025 by InMotion Hosting Contributor WordPress is an open-source content management system (CMS) that can be installed manually or quickly using the cPanel Softaculous Apps Installer for free. In this guide, you can learn how to install WordPress using Softaculous. For WordPress users seeking a lightning-fast hosting solution, we now offer a WordPress Hosting package that addresses all your needs for speed and reliability. Read More >
Seting up the WangGaurd plugin for WordPress Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor To secure your WordPress website from attackers and those who can compromise the site, you ca install the WangGaurd Security plugin for WordPress. Below are the steps to install and activate the WangGaurd security plugin. Installing and Activating the WangGaurd plugin Log into the WordPress Dashboard. Go to plugin’s and click Add New. Search for Read More >
How to install the Secure Folder wp-content/uploads plugin for WordPress Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor WordPress by default may not have the wp-content/uploads folder secured with an index page in it. When the wp-content/uploads folder has no index page, the contents of the folder can be viewed through the browser. This article will explain how to install and configure the Secure Folder wp-content/uploads plugin for WordPress. Installing the Secure Folder Read More >
Installing the Look-See Security plugin for WordPress Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor You can check your WordPress site security with the Look-See Security Scanner plugin. The WordPress Look-See Security Scanner plugin allows your WordPress website to be scanned for any vulnerabilities within the files and server configuration. This article will explain how to install the Look-See Security Scanner plugin and how to scan your WordPress site. Steps Read More >
How to install and use the Security Ninja Lite WordPress plugin Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor You can analyze your WordPress security with the Security Ninja Lite plugin available for free in your WordPress plugins. Security Ninja Lite scan the WordPress site to offer suggestions on what you can do to fix any potential security issues. Your WordPress site actually does not become secured by Security Ninja Lite. Security Ninja Lite Read More >
Installing the Simple Security WordPress plugin. Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor You can secure your WordPress logins with the Simple Security plugin. This article will explain how to install the WordPress with the Simple Security plugin. Installing the Simple Security Plugin Log into the WordPress Dashboard. Go to the plugins and click Add new. Type security in the Search. Find the Simple Security plugin and click Read More >
How to disable comments on posts and pages in WordPress Updated on August 16, 2021 by Scott Mitchell When working with posts and pages in WordPress, the ability for visitors to comment is enabled by default. This article will show you how to disable the comments for new articles (pages and posts) in your WordPress site. Disabling comments in WordPress Posts and Pages Log into your WordPress Admin dashboard. From the left hand Read More >
How to Remove the Blog Posts Page in WordPress Updated on July 7, 2023 by Scott Mitchell This article will guide you on how to remove the blog index page for WordPress so you can display only your custom static pages. WordPress is a very versatile program, allowing you to create different types of sites. Some want ecommerce, some want the basic blog, etc. Some, however, want to create a regular site Read More >
Using the Login Security Solutions WordPress plugin Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor A common problem with WordPress is when attackers try to Brute Force your login forms. You can secure your WordPress login by using the WordPress Login Security Solution plugin. Below are the steps to secure your WordPress site login with the Login Security Solution plugin. Installing the Login Security Solutions plugin Log into the WordPress Read More >
Configuring the WordPress Better WP Security Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor The WordPress Better WP Security plugin is a great way to secure your WordPress site from those who may want to attack or hack your site. You can monitor user logins, database backups, intrusion detections, and more. This article will explain how to install, configure, and use the basic options in the WordPress Better WP Read More >
WordPress BulletProof Security plugin configuration Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor One popular WordPress plugin that is recommended and gets 5 starts is the BulletProof Security plugin. The BulletProof Security plugin secures your .htaccess and other files in your WordPress site. This article will explain how to install, configure, and use the basic options in the BulletProof Security plugin. Install the BulletProof plugin Log into the Read More >
Check Your Server Information on a VPS or Dedicated Hosting account Updated on December 1, 2023 by InMotion Hosting Contributor When managing your server with InMotion Hosting, you can utilize the WebHost Manager (WHM) of your VPS or Dedicated hosting server to find what type of server you have. The below steps will explain how to view your server processor information, system information, current memory usage, and current disk usage. Important! You can only view Read More >
Installing PHP-Fusion with Softaculous Updated on March 11, 2022 by InMotion Hosting Contributor PHP-Fusion is a Free Open Source software that can be installed on your server. To install PHP-Fusion on your server, you can use the Softaculous software installer found in your cPanel. This article will explain the step by step process of installing PHP-Fusion on your server. Steps to install PHP-Fusion Login into your cPanel. Go Read More >
