{"id":8336,"date":"2023-02-27T14:54:41","date_gmt":"2023-02-27T14:54:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/?post_type=ht_kb&#038;p=8336"},"modified":"2026-02-12T15:07:10","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T15:07:10","slug":"how-can-i-set-up-wordfence-on-my-website","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/how-can-i-set-up-wordfence-on-my-website\/","title":{"rendered":"Wordfence? How do I even set that up on my website in 2026?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Installing Wordfence is an easy and effective way to protect your website from online threats. With its advanced security features, Wordfence can help keep your website safe and secure, giving you peace of mind and ensuring your website runs smoothly without any security breaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"text-align:center;\">\n  <div style=\"background-color:#FFFFCC; \n              border:2px dotted #333; \n              padding:25px; \n              font-family: Arial, sans-serif; \n              font-size:18px; \n              line-height:1.6; \n              display:inline-block; \n              max-width:900px;\">\n    <b>DID YOU KNOW?<\/b><br>\n    WPX customers NEVER EVER waste time researching &#038; fixing frustrating \n    security issues BECAUSE we fix it for them fast &#038; free. <br>Fact.<br> \n    And our WP hosting plans start at \n    <a href=\"https:\/\/wpx.net\/cart\/wordpress-hosting\/\" \n       target=\"_blank\" \n       rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\n       style=\"font-weight:bold; text-decoration:underline;\">\n       $11.99 monthly<\/a>.\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wordfence offers various security features that help keep your website safe and secure:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Real-time firewall protection to block malicious traffic and attacks;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Malware scanner to detect and remove malware from your website;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Login security to prevent brute force attacks on your login page;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Two-factor authentication for added security.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Security alerts and notifications to keep you informed of any security issues on your website.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1. Install Wordfence Plugin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Make sure to navigate to the plugin section on your WordPress dashboard (<strong>\/wp-admin<\/strong>). Click on <strong>Add New<\/strong> (1) and search for <strong>Wordfence<\/strong> (2). Select <strong>Install Now<\/strong> (3) and activate the plugin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a11e62d0e7bc&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a11e62d0e7bc\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1864\" height=\"651\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12439\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image.png 1864w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-300x105.png 300w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-1024x358.png 1024w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-768x268.png 768w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-50x17.png 50w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-1536x536.png 1536w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-60x21.png 60w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-100x35.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1864px) 100vw, 1864px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2. Choose a license type<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You will then be asked to &#8220;<strong>Get Your Wordfence License<\/strong>&#8220;. The option will redirect you to <strong>wordfence.com<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a11e62d0ee27&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a11e62d0ee27\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1897\" height=\"637\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/wordfencescreenshot2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8340\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/wordfencescreenshot2.png 1897w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/wordfencescreenshot2-300x101.png 300w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/wordfencescreenshot2-1024x344.png 1024w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/wordfencescreenshot2-768x258.png 768w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/wordfencescreenshot2-50x17.png 50w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/wordfencescreenshot2-1536x516.png 1536w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/wordfencescreenshot2-60x20.png 60w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/wordfencescreenshot2-100x34.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1897px) 100vw, 1897px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Select any of the provided license options and proceed by adding your email.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a11e62d0f454&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a11e62d0f454\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1899\" height=\"917\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/wordfencescreenshot3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8342\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/wordfencescreenshot3.png 1899w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/wordfencescreenshot3-300x145.png 300w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/wordfencescreenshot3-1024x494.png 1024w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/wordfencescreenshot3-768x371.png 768w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/wordfencescreenshot3-50x24.png 50w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/wordfencescreenshot3-1536x742.png 1536w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/wordfencescreenshot3-60x29.png 60w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/wordfencescreenshot3-100x48.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1899px) 100vw, 1899px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once done, enter your email address to proceed with your registration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a11e62d0f9c6&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a11e62d0f9c6\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"793\" height=\"391\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/wordfencescreenshot4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8345\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/wordfencescreenshot4.png 793w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/wordfencescreenshot4-300x148.png 300w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/wordfencescreenshot4-768x379.png 768w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/wordfencescreenshot4-50x25.png 50w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/wordfencescreenshot4-60x30.png 60w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/wordfencescreenshot4-100x49.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 793px) 100vw, 793px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3. Activate License<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The only thing left is to check your mailbox for an email so you can activate\/install your license.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a11e62d0ffb9&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a11e62d0ffb9\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"598\" height=\"436\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/wordfence5.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8347\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/wordfence5.png 598w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/wordfence5-300x219.png 300w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/wordfence5-50x36.png 50w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/wordfence5-60x44.png 60w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/wordfence5-100x73.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 598px) 100vw, 598px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Make sure to press the <strong>Install License<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a11e62d10628&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a11e62d10628\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1501\" height=\"697\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12442\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-1.png 1501w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-1-300x139.png 300w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-1-1024x476.png 1024w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-1-768x357.png 768w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-1-50x23.png 50w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-1-60x28.png 60w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-1-100x46.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1501px) 100vw, 1501px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Optional Step<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also use our settings to configure the plugin and get that extra security. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-ht-blocks-messages wp-block-hb-message wp-block-hb-message--withicon is-style-alert\">Keep in mind that the settings below are strict and may not be ideal for websites with many users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To import the settings, navigate to <strong>Wordfence&#8217;s Tools menu<\/strong> (1), you&#8217;ll then have to select <strong>Import\/Export Options<\/strong> (2) and paste the following token:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>e3206063e776e4760dd67f38e3e2dfd1d3ac3357f5bf3c90e253a6fab854cd4ee7d8af261dc13c279f340ea92bce56b47582371c2c8dc18884b69e7ad2077186<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finish configuring the plugin by pressing Import <strong>Wordfence Options<\/strong> (3).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a11e62d120a1&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a11e62d120a1\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img 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