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How to lock UpdraftPlus settings

Password protect your UpdraftPlus settings

Section titled Password protect your UpdraftPlus settings

Follow these steps to set up a password required for accessing your UpdraftPlus settings.

1. Install and activate UpdraftPlus

Section titled 1. Install and activate UpdraftPlus

If you haven’t already, purchase UpdraftPlus Premium and follow the simple installation instructions.

Go to the WordPress ‘Settings’ menu and open ‘UpdraftPlus Backups’.

WordPress settings menu

3. Head over to the ‘Advanced Tools’ tab

Section titled 3. Head over to the ‘Advanced Tools’ tab
UpdraftPlus 'Advanced tools' tab

4. Scroll to find the ‘Lock settings’ option and set your password

Section titled 4. Scroll to find the ‘Lock settings’ option and set your password
In the 'Advanced tools' section go to 'Lock settings' in the side bar and add password, then select 'Change Lock Settings' button

You can also choose how often users will need to re-enter this password to access your UpdraftPlus settings.

You can also add a support email address or URL. This allows people to contact you or get more information if they need access.

Hit the ‘Change Lock Settings’ to activate this feature.

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