Title: Connectivity &amp; NTP Time Offset Issues
Last modified: April 3, 2026

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# Connectivity & NTP Time Offset Issues

 *  Resolved [Vunderbar](https://wordpress.org/support/users/vunderbar/)
 * (@vunderbar)
 * [1 month, 1 week ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/connectivity-ntp-time-offset-issues/)
 *     ```wp-block-code
       Howdy,Fresh WP install on a shared GoDaddy hosting server with just WP Ghost and this plugin sofar. No page builders, themes, WooCommerce or website yet.Issue 1 - ConnectivityOn the Tools > Diagnostics tab, under the Connectivity section ... this issue (big ole red X):Connecting to Wordfence servers (https) - OKConnecting back to site	wp_remote() test back to this server failed! Response was 404 Not Found	This additonal info may help you diagnose the issue. The response headers we received were:	HTTP/1.1 404 Not Found	Date: Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:37:10 GMT	Server: Apache	Upgrade: h2,h2c	Connection: Upgrade, close	Vary: Accept-EncodingTransfer-Encoding: chunked	Content-Type: text/html; charset=UTF-8	<html lang="en-US"><head><title>404 Not Found</title></head><body><h1>Not Found</h1><p>The requested URL /wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=wordfence_testAjax was not found on this server.</p></body></html>Connecting back to this site via IPv6 (Not required, this may not be an issue on some site.	IPv6 DNS resolution failed	Details	This likely indicates that the server either does not support IPv6 or does not have an IPv6 address assigned or associated with the domain.	Original error message: wp_remote_post() test back to this server failed! Response was: cURL error 6: Could not resolve host: (domain) www.sweetspark.coI've since gone into the Advanced Scan Options and turned on the item for: Use only IPv4 to start scans.Questions1 - Is this a problem? Will this block or disable receiving WF updates?-2 - If so, how can this be fixed?-Issue 2 - NTP Time OffsetHave also noticed on the Diagnostics page under the Time Server section, the WF Network Time and Server Time are set at UTC.The NTP Time Offset is "Blocked", and the NTP Status is “Disabled (failures exceeded limit)”.TOTP Time Source is “Server Time”WordPress Time Zone is correct at “UTC-7”.I did a Reset of the NTP, but it's back to UTC time and Blocked again.Questions3 - Will this mismatch cause issues with accurate (local) times on the future site, eg - posts, ecommerce transactions, etc.?-4 - If so, how can the NTP Time Offset be “unblocked” so it can match the WP Time Zone?-General Questions5 - For plugins, does it matter what order they're installed in? Eg. - Should the Security plugins, and then a Page / Site Builder be installed before WooCommerce, and then a Cache plugin?-6 - Setting this up for use with WooCommerce. Which Builder would work best or which would you recommend: Divi or Elementor?-
       ```
   

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 *  Thread Starter [Vunderbar](https://wordpress.org/support/users/vunderbar/)
 * (@vunderbar)
 * [1 month, 1 week ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/connectivity-ntp-time-offset-issues/#post-18870969)
 * Sorry, don’t know why the whole post above ended up in a box, or how to edit 
   it. (Can the forum moderator please delete it for me?)
 * Howdy,
 * Fresh WP install on a shared GoDaddy hosting server with just WP Ghost and this
   plugin sofar. No page builders, themes, WooCommerce or website yet.
 * **Issue 1 – Connectivity**
 * On the **Tools** > **Diagnostics** tab, under the **Connectivity** section … 
   this issue (big ole red X):
 * Connecting to Wordfence servers (https) – OK
 * Connecting back to site
 *     ```wp-block-code
       wp_remote() test back to this server failed! Response was 404 Not FoundThis additonal info may help you diagnose the issue. The response headers we received were:HTTP/1.1 404 Not FoundDate: Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:37:10 GMTServer: ApacheUpgrade: h2,h2cConnection: Upgrade, closeVary: Accept-EncodingTransfer-Encoding: chunkedContent-Type: text/html; charset=UTF-8<html lang="en-US"><head><title>404 Not Found</title></head><body><h1>Not Found</h1><p>The requested URL /wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=wordfence_testAjax was not found on this server.</p></body></html>
       ```
   
 * Connecting back to this site via IPv6 (Not required, this may not be an issue
   on some site.
 *     ```wp-block-code
       IPv6 DNS resolution failedDetailsThis likely indicates that the server either does not support IPv6 or does not have an IPv6 address assigned or associated with the domain.Original error message: wp_remote_post() test back to this server failed! Response was: cURL error 6: Could not resolve host: (domain)
       ```
   
 * I’ve since gone into the Advanced Scan Options and turned on the item for: Use
   only IPv4 to start scans.
 * **Issue 1 Questions**
 * 1 – Is this a problem? Will this block or disable receiving WF updates?
 * –
 * 2 – If so, how can this be fixed?
 * –
 * **Issue 2 – NTP Time Offset**
 * Have also noticed on the Diagnostics page under the Time Server section, the 
   WF Network Time and Server Time are set at UTC.
 * The NTP Time Offset is “Blocked”, and the NTP Status is “Disabled (failures exceeded
   limit)”.
 * TOTP Time Source is “Server Time”
 * WordPress Time Zone is correct at “UTC-7”.
 * I did a Reset of the NTP, but it’s back to UTC time and Blocked again.
 * **Issue 2 Questions**
 * 3 – Will this mismatch cause issues with accurate (local) times on the future
   site, eg – posts, ecommerce transactions, etc.?
 * –
 * 4 – If so, how can the NTP Time Offset be “unblocked” so it can match the WP 
   Time Zone?
 * –
 * **General Questions**
 * 5 – For plugins, does it matter what order they’re installed in? Eg. – Should
   the Security plugins, and then a Page / Site Builder be installed before WooCommerce,
   and then a Cache plugin?
 * –
 * 6 – Setting this up for use with WooCommerce. As such, am wondering which Builder
   would work best or which would you recommend: Divi or Elementor?
 * –
    -  This reply was modified 1 month, 1 week ago by [Vunderbar](https://wordpress.org/support/users/vunderbar/).
      Reason: First post was all contained in a small box, hard to read
 *  Plugin Support [wfphil](https://wordpress.org/support/users/wfphil/)
 * (@wfphil)
 * [1 month, 1 week ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/connectivity-ntp-time-offset-issues/#post-18871169)
 * Hi [@vunderbar](https://wordpress.org/support/users/vunderbar/)
 * The connection error is likely due to the WP Ghost plugin and removing it should
   fix the error. Plugins like this that try to hide that a site is using WordPress
   can cause other plugins to malfunction including Wordfence. For example you may
   find the Wordfence scans won’t start or complete when using WP Ghost.
 * NTP is a protocol that allows for remote time synchronization if a server’s clock
   time is not correct. You can ask your hosting provider to check that for you.
   Wordfence **Login Security** uses this protocol to ensure that it has the most
   accurate time which is necessary for our TOTP based two-factor authentication
   feature to work correctly if you are going to use that.
 * It doesn’t matter what order you install plugins in WordPress.
 * We can only provide support for our plugin and general WordPress security advice
   so you can ask WooCommerce for advice on theme and page builder support for their
   plugin.
 *  Thread Starter [Vunderbar](https://wordpress.org/support/users/vunderbar/)
 * (@vunderbar)
 * [1 month ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/connectivity-ntp-time-offset-issues/#post-18878059)
 * Hi Phil,
 * Sorry for the delayed reply.
 * According to WP Ghost, they say they’re compatible with Wordfence:
    “Note! WP
   Ghost works with all plugins who run in the admin area. Compatibility issues 
   are unlikely, especially if you use the Safe Mode from WP Ghost.”And as noted
   on this page: “WP Ghost is compatible with the most popular plugins.” [https://wpghost.com/kb/wp-ghost-compatibility-plugins-list/ ](https://wpghost.com/kb/wp-ghost-compatibility-plugins-list/)(
   Security Plugins section)
 * They also claim it’s complementary / good when used together with WF:
    “WP Ghost
   is a hack-prevention security solution for your WordPress site. Together with
   the WordFence plugin, it will boost your website security by stopping hacker 
   bot attacks, spammers, and viruses and preventing data loss.” [https://wpghost.com/kb/wp-ghost-and-wordfence-security/](https://wpghost.com/kb/wp-ghost-and-wordfence-security/)
 * The WF scans have been able to run and complete without issue.
 * That being said, removed WP Ghost, reran a WF scan, checked Diagnostics and …
   all is fine again.
 * Re/ the NTP issue, this has been resolved after working with the host provider.
   
   Re/ plugin install order, good to know.Re/ your note on page builders and WooComm,
   figured you might say that. Was just wondering if others who have used these 
   together might have some tips or feedback from their experience.
 * Thanks Phil

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