The Pre-Launch Security Checklist

Before taking your website live, verify these 5 essential security settings to ensure you are 100% protected against hackers.

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1. Activate Free SSL (HTTPS)

Your website link must start with 'https://' instead of 'http://'. This encrypts your visitors' data and significantly boosts your Google ranking.

Action: Enable Let's Encrypt in your hosting panel.

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2. Enable 2FA on Domain & Email

A bigger threat than a hacked website is a stolen domain name. Always keep Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) active on your Domain Registrar and Hosting accounts.

Action: Set up OTP login in your account settings.

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3. Add WHOIS Privacy Protection

If you don't enable WHOIS privacy when buying a domain, your personal name and phone number become public, leading to endless scam calls and spam emails.

Action: Add 'Privacy Protection' during domain checkout.

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4. Set Up Automated Backups

Mistakes happen. To restore your entire website with a single click in case of an emergency, always keep Daily or Weekly automated backups enabled.

Action: Set a backup schedule in your hosting panel.

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5. Change Default Usernames

If you decide to use WordPress, never leave your login username as "admin". Hackers universally use this default name first for brute-force attacks.

Action: Delete the "admin" user and create a custom ID.