Over the past few months, I've been seeing a sharp increase in random internet dudes trying to log into my WordPress dashboard. Of all the attempts, there are these couple of IP addresses that are relentlessly trying their best to log into my dashboard using different usernames and passwords. Obviously, I'm using a unique and hard to guess username and password. Additionally, I'm also using the … [Read more...]
How to Add a User in WordPress Using FTP
Sometimes, there will be instances that get you locked out of your own WordPress admin area. This can be stressful and frustrating. There may be any number of reasons for this like the hack attacks, theme or plugin malfunctions, or even forgetting your username, email address or password for that matter. Regardless, there are backdoor methods on how you can enter your site and create a new … [Read more...]