Hiring a developer: is it safe to give log-in details?

  • lucio7

    (@lucio7)


    6 years, 5 months ago

    Hi,

    I’m thinking about eliminating page redirects as per Google suggestion and hiring a developer just to be on the safe side instead of meddling myself with access files.

    However, talking about “safe side”: is it safe to give someone over Fiverr or any other freelance websites all my login details?

    What’s the typical procedure there?

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  • Moderator Steven Stern (sterndata)

    (@sterndata)

    Volunteer Forum Moderator

    6 years, 5 months ago

    Don’t give admin access to anyone you do not trust.

    Andrew Nevins

    (@anevins)

    WCLDN 2018 Contributor | Volunteer support

    6 years, 5 months ago

    What Steve said, plus do your usual process of taking a backup.

    Thread Starter lucio7

    (@lucio7)

    6 years, 5 months ago

    Thank you Steve and Andrew!

    So I guess that you personally wouldn’t give admin access to a developer you don’t know personally?

    Moderator Steven Stern (sterndata)

    (@sterndata)

    Volunteer Forum Moderator

    6 years, 5 months ago

    Rather than use fiverr or other place on the ‘net, go to a local WordPress meetup (search meetup.com) or wordcamp (https://central.wordcamp.org/) and meet some local WP folk and talk through your issue. They may be willing to help or you may hire them — but they’re local and you know where to find them. You’ll also be able to check references and ask for referrals.

    jonson71

    (@jonson71)

    6 years, 5 months ago

    I think you have to, if your issue is something which only can be fixed using admin access. In that case, you should always backup your site before giving someone access. After getting work done, change your admin password immediately. That will keep you safe side.

    deviddevid

    (@deviddevid)

    6 years, 5 months ago

    Instead create a new user and give access of that user, bcas to give someone admin access might be risky.

    Andrew Nevins

    (@anevins)

    WCLDN 2018 Contributor | Volunteer support

    6 years, 5 months ago

    Once they have FTP access they have access to everything.

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