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How Do I Make My Weebly Website Secure?

Last updated on September 28, 2022 @ 3:38 pm

Weebly is a popular website builder that allows users to create and design their own websites without any programming knowledge. Weebly is free to use and offers a variety of features and templates to choose from.

One of the great things about Weebly is that it is very easy to use and you can create a website in minutes. However, one downside of Weebly is that it is not as secure as some other website builders and there have been some reports of websites being hacked.

PRO TIP: If you are creating a Weebly website, it is important to make sure that your site is secure. There are a few ways to do this, but the most important thing is to choose a strong password for your account and to never share it with anyone. You should also enable two-factor authentication for an extra layer of security.

So, how do you make your Weebly website secure? Here are some tips:

  • Choose a strong password: When creating your account, choose a strong password that is at least 8 characters long and includes a mix of upper and lower case letters, numbers, and symbols.

    Avoid using easily guessed words like your name or address. Change your password regularly to further reduce the risk.

  • Enable Two Factor Authentication: Two factor authentication adds an extra layer of security to your account by requiring you to enter a code from your mobile phone when logging in. This means that even if someone knows your password, they will not be able to access your account unless they also have your phone. To enable two factor authentication, go to the Security tab in your account settings and follow the instructions.
  • Keep Your Software Up-To-Date: Keeping your software up-to-date is important for both security and performance. Weebly automatically updates itself so you don’t need to worry about that, but make sure that the other software on your computer (including your web browser) is always up-to-date.
  • Use SSL: SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) is a technology that encrypts data sent between your computer and the Weebly servers. This makes it much harder for hackers to intercept and read data being sent to and from your website. SSL is automatically enabled on all Weebly websites, but you can check that it is working by looking for the green padlock icon in your browser’s address bar.

Conclusion:

By following the tips above, you can make your Weebly website more secure and reduce the risk of it being hacked.

Dale Leydon

Dale Leydon

Sysadmin turned Javascript developer. Owner of 20+ apps graveyard, and a couple of successful ones.