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Implementing strong password policies on WordPress multisite networks

Why do you need password policies on a WordPress multisite network?

A WordPress multisite network consists of a number of WordPress websites that can be managed from a central network dashboard. Every website on the network uses the same WordPress core and plugin files as all the other websites on the network but a number of different tables in the database. One of the main advantages of multisite networks is network users – instead of having users for every website, a network user can be granted access to all the different sites on the network. For example, a user can be an admin on one website and an author on the other.

While network users are a must-have feature in large WordPress implementations, they also have a disadvantage: an attacker only needs to guess one user’s password to potentially gain access to multiple websites or the whole multisite network. Hence why it is imperative to enforce strong password policies on WordPress multisite networks.

How to enforce strong password policies on WordPress multisite networks

WordPress only has a password strength meter, which the majority of users ignore. So the only way to enforce strong password policies on a WordPress multisite network is to install Melapress Login Security. The plugin supports multisite networks right out of the box. It supports both the subdomain and subdirectory multisite network setups.

Once you install Melapress, navigate to the Password policies tab in the network dashboard. From here, you can:

Uploading WP 2FA as a zip file in WordPress
WP 2FA in the WordPress plugin repository
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Installing WP 2FA Free

Congratulations on taking the first step towards enhancing your WordPress site's security with WP 2FA Free! You're now on your way to protecting your valuable data and ensuring peace of mind. No coding or technical knowledge is required.

 

Below are two ways to install WP 2FA on your website:

Go to your plugin dashboard on your site, then go to "Add New", and then search for WP 2FA.

Download the WP 2FA plugin zip, then select upload in your plugin dashboard under "Add New".

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Uploading CAPTCHA 4WP as a zip file in WordPress
CAPTCHA 4WP in the WordPress plugin repository
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Installing CAPTCHA 4WP Free

Well done you. You're one step closer to safeguarding your WordPress website from spam and automated attacks with CAPTCHA 4WP. You'll be able to effortlessly integrate CAPTCHA into your forms and enjoy a website with enhanced security.

 

Below are two ways to install CAPTCHA 4WP on your website:

Go to your plugin dashboard on your site, then go to "Add New", and then search for CAPTCHA 4WP.

Download the CAPTCHA 4WP plugin zip, then select upload in your plugin dashboard under "Add New".

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Uploading WP Activity Log as a zip file in WordPress
WP Activity Log in the WordPress plugin repository
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Installing WP Activity Log Free on your website

You deserve a pat on the back for choosing to record user actions and changes on your website. That is the first step towards better user accountability, easier troubleshooting of website security, and many other benefits of issues.

 

Below are the two ways to install WP Activity Log on your website:

Go to your plugin dashboard on your site, then go to "Add New" and then search for WP Activity Log.

Download the WP Activity Log plugin zip, then select upload in your plugin dashboard under "Add New".

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Uploading Melapress Login Security as a zip file in WordPress
Melapress Login Security in the WordPress plugin repository
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Installing Melapress Login Security Free

Congratulations on taking control of your WordPress website's security by implementing robust login and password policies with Melapress Login Security. You can change your login page URL, limit failed login attempts, and reset passwords.

 

Below are two ways to install Melapress Login Security on your website:

Go to your plugin dashboard on your site, then go to "Add New" and then search for Melapress Login Security.

Download the Melapress Login Security plugin zip, then select upload in your plugin dashboard under "Add New".

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