WordPress security keys (also called “salts”) are special codes that help protect your website from hackers
Current Salt Keys
The page shows several important security keys:
- AUTH_KEY
- SECURE_AUTH_KEY
- LOGGED_IN_KEY
- NONCE_KEY
- AUTH_SALT
- SECURE_AUTH_SALT
- LOGGED_IN_SALT
- NONCE_SALT
Action Buttons
- Hide Keys – Hides the key values (for extra security)
- Reveal Values – Shows the actual key codes
- Copy All – Copies all keys to your clipboard
- Download Backup – Saves a copy of all keys to your computer
⚠️ Changing WordPress salt keys will force all logged-in users to login again
Scheduled Change
By enabling this feature, it automatically changes your WordPress security keys on a regular schedule.
How to use it:
- The dropdown menu lets you choose how often: “Daily” is currently selected
- When turned on, your keys will be updated automatically without you needing to do anything.
Set Manual Time
What it does: You choose a specific time for automatic key changes.
How to use it:
- Use the day dropdown (currently set to “Saturday”)
- Set the time using the hour and minute selectors (currently 08:00 or 8:00 AM)
- This means your keys will update automatically at 8:00 AM on Saturdays
Reminder for Changing Salt Keys
What it does: This toggle turns on/off reminders about manually updating your keys.
Why you might want this: Even with automatic updates, it’s good to stay aware of your site’s security practices.
Notification After Change
What it does: When turned on, you’ll get a notification after your keys have been automatically updated.
Why this is useful: You’ll know when your site’s security has been refreshed.
Pre-Change Notification
What it does: This gives you a heads-up before scheduled key changes happen.
How it works:
- The toggle turns this feature ON or OFF
- The dropdown lets you choose when to be notified (currently “24 hours before”)
- This gives you time to prepare or skip the change if needed
Reminder Interval
What it does: Sets how often you receive reminders about key changes.
Current setting: “7 days” – meaning you’ll get reminders every week
Pause Until… Button
- What it does: Temporarily stops automatic key changes
- When to use: During website maintenance or when you’re moving your site to a new server
- How it works: Click this button to pause automatic updates until you’re ready to resume
Skip Next Button
- What it does: Skips the next scheduled key change
- When to use: If you know you’ll be doing maintenance soon, or if you don’t want the next update to happen
- Temporary control: Gives you quick control over the next update
Salt Change History
- What it shows: A detailed log of all your security key changes
- Why it’s useful: Lets you see when keys were changed and track your security updates
- How to access: Click the “View History” button to see all past changes
Immediate Change
- What it does: Changes your security keys right away, without waiting for the schedule
- When to use: If you’re concerned about security and want immediate protection
- How to use: Click the “Regenerate Salt Keys” button
- Important note: After clicking, all logged-in users will need to log in again
Action Buttons
- Save Changes: Saves any settings you’ve adjusted
- Discard Changes: Ignores any changes you’ve made (goes back to previous settings)
- Unsaved changes: This warning appears if you’ve made changes but haven’t saved them yet
