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One of the security measures for WordPress is automatically changing SALT keys. In this article, Mytour instructs you on how to automatically change SALT keys in WordPress.
What is the security SALT key?
Key SALT, also known as the security key in WordPress, represents variables that store login information in encrypted form. By default, WordPress stores your login information in cookies, which can be vulnerable, especially when using public computers.
One effective measure to mitigate the risk of attacks is to alter the security key in the wp-config.php file located in the root directory of your WordPress site. The format of the SALT security key looks like this:
Mytour recommends regularly changing this code to enhance the security of your website. Alternatively, you can generate your SALT keys using the WordPress.org security key service.
While manually changing the keys is not difficult, it still requires time to edit the main file and upload it via FTP manually. In cases where you lack encryption knowledge or time, you can set up automatic changes for SALT keys in WordPress.
Although the steps to modify SALT keys are not overly complicated, you can manually edit the file and upload it via FTP. In cases where you lack encryption knowledge or have limited time, here's how to set up automatic changes for SALT keys in WordPress.
Automatically Changing SALT Keys in WordPress
To alter SALT keys in WordPress, first, you need to download, install, and activate the Salt Shaker plugin.
Download the Salt Shaker plugin to your machine and install it here.
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Once the Salt Shaker plugin is activated, navigate to Tools => Salt Shaker in the WordPress admin page to set up the schedule for changing SALT keys.
Your task is to check the option for automatically changing SALT keys, then select the time from the dropdown menu. You can automate the change of authentication keys daily, weekly, and monthly.
If you prefer to manually change security and SALT keys, click the Change Now button.
Note: Every time the SALT key changes, you and other users will be automatically logged out of WordPress on all devices. Simply log back into the control panel by accessing the WordPress login page.
So in this Mytour guide, you've just learned how to modify SALT keys in WordPress. Readers can explore more instructional articles and gain knowledge about WordPress, such as handy WordPress shortcuts to expedite editing. Don't forget to follow Mytour for upcoming articles.
