christyy
Member
Posted 3 months ago #
I'm trying to enhance security for a new WP install by changing wp table prefixes as advised at http://tdot-blog.com/wordpress/6-simple-steps-to-change-your-table-prefix-in-wordpress.
My question:
Can I just change the $table_prefix = ‘wp_’; in wp-config.php since I have not yet run the wp installer? Or do I also need to manually make the changes described in #3-5 on the link above?
I'm hoping that since I haven't yet run the installer, I can make the change in the config file and it will automatically create the new db tables with the specified prefix.
Can I just change the $table_prefix = ‘wp_’; in wp-config.php since ...
yes.
christyy
Member
Posted 3 months ago #
Hmm. Just made the change in wp-config.php, uploaded it, ran the installer, and can't login to the new install. Never had that prob before. Are you SURE I don't have to manually edit other related files?
christyy
Member
Posted 3 months ago #
That's the only thing I did differently with the install this time so not sure what else to check. Will try a fresh install again tomorrow to test.
That's the only thing I did differently with the install this time so not sure what else to check.
there is a whole support forum here thats chock full of other things to check.
Will try a fresh install again tomorrow to test.
..cant wait.
