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1. MortimerJazz
   Member
   Posted 2 years ago #

   Hiya,

   I'm just thinking that from a security point of view, I'd like to change the URL of the admin login area.

   However, simply re-naming the "wp-admin" folder on the server seems to result in the site going down. So is there any other way I can do this? Or does the admin login area always have to remain in the wp-admin folder?

   Thanks

2. Kalessin
   Member
   Posted 2 years ago #

   I suppose it's technically possible, but a quick search of a site returns 127 occurrences of the string "wp-admin" which would, presumably, all have to be changed.

   Perhaps a future version could define the admin directory in wp-config.php and use that throughout, enabling users to select a directory of their choice.

3. shadow
   Moderator
   Posted 2 years ago #

   Additionally, it is secure aready. Yes, everyone knows where it is, but with strong passwords and sensible permission levels, there is no need to worry.

4. MichaelH
   moderator
   Posted 2 years ago #

   Might review Hardening_WordPress.

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