🔒 Essential Security Setup Checklist Complete these steps immediately after login to secure your hosting account
1 Change Default Password
❌ Weak: password123 ❌ Weak: yourdomain2024 ✅ Strong: K9m#Px7$nQ2wE! Strong Password Requirements: • 12+ characters • Mix of upper/lowercase • Numbers & symbols • No personal info
2 Enable Two-Factor Authentication
1. Download Google Authenticator or Authy app 2. Scan QR code in DirectAdmin 3. Save backup codes in secure location 4. Test login with 2FA code
3 Install SSL Certificate (HTTPS)
Advanced Features → SSL Certificates → Free & Automatic (Let's Encrypt) 🔒 HTTPS protects data transmission ⚠️ Modern browsers warn about HTTP sites
4 Your Data is Already Protected!
✅ Daily automatic offsite backups 🗓️ 7-day retention period included 💡 No setup required - active now! 🔄 Contact support for any restorations
5 Monitor & Maintain Security
📊 Check Login Logs Review access attempts 🔄 Update Software Keep CMS/plugins current 🚫 Remove Unused Files Delete test/demo content 🔍 Security Scans Monthly malware checks
Security Setup Progress
