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daniloercoli

Jorge Bernal

Make XML-RPC work if you rename the file. Some hosts block access to xmlrpc.php file making it impossible to use

Rename XMLRPC

Make XML-RPC work if you rename the file. Some hosts block access to xmlrpc.php file making it impossible to use

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This plugin will completely disable or deactivate XML-RPC on your WordPress installation. This will prevent any brute force attacks to your website using XML-RPC.
By using the plugin, it will remove your ability to post using XML-RPC protocol, which means no more,
<ul>
<li>post ping backs, </li>
<li>remote post from WordPress mobile app, </li>
<li>remote post from windows live writer, </li>
<li>and other applications that requires XML-RPC.</li>
</ul>

Deactivate XML-RPC on WordPress

This plugin will completely disable or deactivates XML-RPC on your WordPress installation. This will prevent any brute force attacks to your website u …

Rename XMLRPC vs Deactivate XML-RPC on WordPress