How to Disable XML-RPC & enhance security

WP Adminify’s Header Security feature allows you to enhance your WordPress site's security by disabling the XML-RPC function and removing certain tags from the head section. Disabling XML-RPC is essential as it can help prevent brute-force attacks, pingback abuse, and other vulnerabilities.

Follow the steps below to disable XML-RPC and improve the security of your WordPress site:

1. Access the Header Security Settings

From the WordPress Dashboard:

• Navigate to WP Adminify > Security >  Header Security from the menu.

2. Enable Header Security Feature

Once inside the Header Security settings, make sure the feature is turned on by toggling the Show button.

3. Disable XML-RPC

To disable the XML-RPC functionality:

• Check the box next to Disable XML-RPC under the Header Security options.

Disabling XML-RPC will block access to the XML-RPC protocol, which is commonly used for remote connections to your WordPress site. While XML-RPC is useful for some plugins and external apps, it’s often exploited by hackers.

4. Save Changes

Once you have configured the settings, click the Save Changes button at the bottom of the page to apply the updates.

5. Verify Changes

To ensure XML-RPC is disabled:Use an XML-RPC validation tool or simply try to access your site’s xmlrpc.php file by going to yourdomain.com/xmlrpc.php . You should get a "403 Forbidden" error or similar, indicating that it is blocked.