{"id":1102,"date":"2011-12-30T16:20:39","date_gmt":"2011-12-30T16:20:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/2011\/12\/30\/basic-security-techniques-for-opencart\/"},"modified":"2023-12-22T15:29:11","modified_gmt":"2023-12-22T20:29:11","slug":"basic-security-techniques-for-opencart","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/edu\/opencart\/basic-security-techniques-for-opencart\/","title":{"rendered":"Security Steps to Take After Installing OpenCart"},"content":{"rendered":"

While open source shopping carts are great, one of the downsides is that everyone can access the core code to understand how it works. In a few simple steps, you can improve the security of your store from hackers without affecting your site\u2019s ability to function.<\/p>\n

Security Steps<\/h2>\n
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  1. After installation, you should remove the \/install\/ directory immediately. You can do this through any FTP program. If you are not familiar with FTP<\/a> please read our article. <\/li>\n
  2. Change the file permissions for the config.php file in both the root directory and the \/admin\/ directories to 444. Please see our article on file permissions<\/a> if you are not familiar with them.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    If you need further assistance please feel free to ask a question on our Support Center website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    If you’re interested in learning more about hosting OpenCart, make sure to checkout our web hosting options at the InMotion OpenCart Hosting page<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    While open source shopping carts are great, one of the downsides is that everyone can access the core code to understand how it works. In a few simple steps, you can improve the security of your store from hackers without affecting your site\u2019s ability to function. 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