Hotlink Protection

Hotlink Protection

What It Does

Hotlinking occurs when other websites display your images or media files directly by linking to them on your server. This uses your bandwidth and server resources without your permission, and can slow down your website for legitimate visitors.

This module prevents hotlinking by blocking requests that come from external websites. When someone tries to display your images on their site, the request is blocked and they see a placeholder or error instead of your image.

Why It Matters

When attackers want to hack into a WordPress site, they search for all available information.

Disclosing sensitive information makes it easier for attackers to find vulnerabilities and exploit them.

Protecting sensitive data prevents information disclosure that could be used against your website.

How to Use

Activate this module in the Sensitive Data section of SecuPress settings.

Once activated, the module works automatically and provides protection for your website.

If you encounter any issues after activation, you can temporarily deactivate the module. The module will automatically remove its protection rules when deactivated.