Title: How does it work?
Last modified: August 30, 2016

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# How does it work?

 *  Resolved [teolog](https://wordpress.org/support/users/teolog/)
 * (@teolog)
 * [10 years, 5 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/how-does-it-work-50/)
 * Hi,
 * I am a little new to WordPress and i am trying to make my desired internet site,
   so, i have one question to ask. When it comes to “WordFence”, how can i make 
   it active on my site? I mean that, is it enough if i chose the options that i
   want from the settings on my localhost and later deactivate the plugin and not
   upload it on my live server, or, should i have it activated and uploaded all 
   the time, even on my live server?
 * thanks in advance.
 * [https://wordpress.org/plugins/wordfence/](https://wordpress.org/plugins/wordfence/)

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 *  [WFBrian](https://wordpress.org/support/users/wfbrian/)
 * (@wfbrian)
 * [10 years, 5 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/how-does-it-work-50/#post-6816538)
 * Hi,
 * Wordfence functions as end point protection for your instance of WordPress. We
   recommend leaving it on at all time. The default settings provide a good level
   of protection and performance. If you are on a shared host, you may want to disable
   Live Traffic if you do notice a performance issue. You can always increase the
   level of security if you notice you are under attack.
 * [https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2015/11/moving-to-endpoint-security-for-wordpress/](https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2015/11/moving-to-endpoint-security-for-wordpress/)
 * You can also export your settings out of your test server and import them into
   a live server.
 * Let us know if you have any more questions.
 * Thanks!
    Brian

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