🔐 Magento 2 Security Best Practices – Keep Your Store Safe
Your Magento 2 store is a goldmine — not just for you, but for hackers too. But don’t worry! With a few solid practices, you can lock things down tighter than Fort Knox. Let’s walk through the most important steps to secure your Magento store.
🛡️ 1. Use a Strong Admin URL
Change the default /admin URL to something unique.
🔧 Example: Change Admin URL in env.php
'backend' => [
'frontName' => 'secureadmin123'
],
This makes it harder for bots to find your login page.
🔑 2. Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)
Go to Stores > Configuration > Security > 2FA and enable 2FA for all users. Use Google Authenticator or similar apps.
🧑💼 3. Use Strong Passwords
- Require passwords with upper/lowercase, symbols, and numbers
- Change passwords regularly
🧾 4. Secure File & Folder Permissions
Use the least privileges necessary:
find var generated vendor pub/static pub/media app/etc -type f -exec chmod 644 {} \;
find var generated vendor pub/static pub/media app/etc -type d -exec chmod 755 {} \;
chmod 644 app/etc/env.php
🧰 5. Use HTTPS Everywhere
Enable SSL from Stores > Configuration > Web under both Base URLs and Secure Base URLs. Also, force redirects to HTTPS.
👩💻 6. Keep Magento & Extensions Updated
Always run the latest Magento version and keep third-party extensions updated. Security patches are crucial!
📋 7. Monitor with Security Scan Tool
Use the free Magento Security Scan Tool to automatically scan for vulnerabilities.
🔐 8. Protect Admin with IP Whitelisting
If you manage your own server, restrict access to the admin panel using an `.htaccess` or Nginx config:
Order Deny,Allow Deny from all Allow from YOUR.IP.ADDRESS.HERE
🧠 Summary
Magento 2 is a powerful platform, but with great power comes the need for great protection. Follow these best practices to keep your store — and your customers — safe from attacks. Stay updated, stay cautious, and stay secure!