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What to change when installing WordPress to improve security

    Username

    You should change the default username WordPress gives you for security reasons. Admin is the default username which WordPress gives you.

    WordPress installation admin username
    WordPress installation admin username, change this for security reasons.

    Database prefix

    The default database table prefix WordPress gives you is wp_, change this to something different to fend off most security threats aimed at the database. It could be a random string of text or the name of your site for instance.

    WordPress installation table prefix
    WordPress installation table prefix, change this for security reasons.

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