How to set up a separate domain for AnQiCMS backend to enhance security?

As a website manager who deeply understands the operation of AnQiCMS, I know that website security is crucial for any content platform.AnQiCMS (AnQiCMS) attached great importance to security from the beginning of system design and continuously iterated and optimized.Among them, setting up a separate domain for backend management is one of the effective and necessary strategies to enhance the security level of the website and strengthen operational protection.This feature has been officially supported since version AnQiCMS v2.1.1, aiming to provide users with a stronger backend protection.

The value of setting up a separate domain to enhance backend security

In the operation of daily websites, the back-end management interface is often the target of focus for attackers.If the front-end and back-end share the same domain, attackers can use various means, such as cross-site scripting attacks (XSS), session hijacking, or simply using information exposed on the front-end to guess the back-end entry point, thereby increasing the risk of the back-end being attacked.To set a separate domain for the AnQiCMS backend, it can bring multiple security benefits:

first, Isolate risks.Separate the background and front-end business logic. Even if the front-end website is attacked or has vulnerabilities for some reason, the background management interface is relatively safe due to the use of a separate domain, reducing the risk of "all lose together".This is particularly important in complex network environments.

secondly,Enhance stealthiness. A standalone domain can avoid background paths such as/system/An unintentional exposure on the front-end page reduces the opportunity for malicious scanning and detection.Even if an attacker finds out the front-end domain in some way, it is not easy to deduce the specific entry of the back-end.

Moreover,Strengthen credential protection. A separate domain can effectively isolate background cookies, avoiding sharing with the front-end application, thereby reducing the potential threat of session hijacking.By enforcing HTTPS, it can further ensure the security of the administrator's login credentials and operational data.

Prerequisites for configuring a standalone background domain

Before starting the configuration, you need to complete the following preparatory work:

Have a dedicated one for the backgroundNew domain or subdomainFor example, if your main site domain isyourdomain.com, you can choose for the backgroundadmin.yourdomain.comormanage.yourdomain.comand other subdomains.

Upload thisDomain resolutionTo your AnQiCMS server's IP address. This is usually done by adding an A record at your domain registrar or DNS service provider.

strongly recommendApply and configure your backend domainSSL certificateEnable HTTPS encryption access. This will ensure the security of backend data transmission and prevent sensitive information leakage.

Detailed configuration steps

After completing the above preparation, we can set up a separate domain for the AnQiCMS backend according to the following steps.

Step 1: Prepare a new domain and perform DNS resolution.

Firstly, choose a clear, memorable, and not easily guessable domain name as the background management entry, such asadmin.yourwebsite.com. Next, log in to your domain management panel, add an A record for this domain, and point it to the carrier of AnQiCMS