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Site Lock Guide
Site LockExplained
Site Lock is the exclusive WP Site Lockdown protection layer that locks WordPress folders and files into a read-only state after cleanup, setup, or client handoff. Instead of only warning after a change happens, it helps prevent unauthorized file changes, uploads, deletions, and risky maintenance actions until someone intentionally unlocks the exact targets needed.
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Read Only Lock
Make protected folders and files resistant to unwanted changes.Folder Targets
Lock wp-admin, wp-includes, wp-content, plugins, themes, and uploads.Root Files
Protect important WordPress files such as wp-config.php.Temporary Unlock
Unlock only what maintenance needs, then relock automatically.Lock folders and files before they are changed
Site Lock lets the site owner choose which folders and root WordPress files should be locked or unlocked. This is different from ordinary monitoring because the goal is prevention: keep protected areas read-only until a real maintenance task needs access.
Stop risky WordPress actions until maintenance is intentional
When a locked folder is needed for an upload, install, update, or other file-changing task, Site Lock can block the action and explain exactly which targets must be temporarily unlocked.
Show the site exactly what is being locked
Large WordPress installations can contain many directories and files. The locking screen gives the user a clear progress state, target counts, file counts, and the current item being processed.
Keep lock status visible while working in WordPress
The admin bar status makes the protection state easy to see from inside WordPress. Site owners can confirm locked folders, unlock folders and files when needed, refresh status, or jump back to Site Lock settings.
Important: Site Lock is meant to make file-changing work intentional. Unlock only the folders and files needed for the task, then relock them after testing.
