Basic steps for magento security

**londondaily** · 06-07-2013, 04:06 AM

Hello experts, I am new with magento security so I need to know very basic steps to do the security. At least I believe magento core have security good enough, do I need to do any more choice to make it even more security? Or maybe I have to do some other steps? Thanks.

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**wphd** · 06-07-2013, 05:18 AM

Basically, magento already have a good security enough. You only to take care your server security. If you install third party extension then the security need to care for those extensions too. That 's mean I highly recommend you only install extension what you can trust.

**curtis** · 07-07-2013, 10:55 AM

Do you know how can I make sure the third party extension what are taken care a good security?

Originally Posted by wphd

Basically, magento already have a good security enough. You only to take care your server security. If you install third party extension then the security need to care for those extensions too. That 's mean I highly recommend you only install extension what you can trust.

**Kathy Daunt** · 02-09-2013, 12:20 PM

There are some Magento security measures for Magento web-stores which might help you:
Make constant backups
Manage passwords and names
Setting up encrypted connections
Use secured FTP
Update to antivirus

For more security measures please read the post for detailed information: security measures for Magento webstores

**vishnu** · 30-12-2016, 11:39 AM

6 simple steps to lead you to a more secure Magento site :-

Choose a Strong Password.
Require an Encrypted Connection.
Obscure Your Admin Path.
Use a Private Email.
Use SFTP.
Restrict Admin Access.

**SwiftMove** · 07-03-2019, 06:26 AM

Tips to Improve Magento Security

Pick a Strong Admin Name and Password.

Include an Additional Layer of Protection Using Two-Step Verification.

Include Magento reCAPTCHA.

Keep Your Store Updated and Secured.

Shield Your Customers' Information by Using SSL.

Make a Regular Backup of Your Magento Store.

**katejohn304** · 07-03-2019, 06:58 AM

Pick a Strong Admin Name and Password.

Include an Additional Layer of Protection Using Two-Step Verification.

Include Magento reCAPTCHA.

Keep Your Store Updated and Secured.

Shield Your Customers' Information by Using SSL.

Make a Regular Backup of Your Magento Store.

**nisargshah** · 12-07-2019, 12:27 PM

following few steps are procedure to get more secured.

1. Use the Latest Magneto Version

2. Use Two Factor authentication

3. Use Secure FTP

4. Disable Directory Indexing

5. Have an Active abackup plan

6. Prevent mySQL injection