As an experienced website operations expert, I am well aware of the importance of website security in daily operations, especially in the early stages of system installation, many details may become potential security risks.AnQiCMS as an enterprise-level content management system dedicated to providing efficient, secure, and customizable services, has always taken security into consideration from the beginning of its design.However, the initial settings are often adopted for convenience and use default values, which requires us to take action immediately after installation to ensure the safety and stability of the website.
Today, let's delve into how to significantly enhance the overall security of your website after the AnQiCMS installation is complete by modifying the default administrator account and password, along with other security measures.
Why do you need to change the default administrator account and password immediately after installation?
Firstly, let's make it clear why this step is crucial. AnQiCMS, during the initial installation, usually sets a general default administrator account and password to simplify the process, as mentioned in the document.adminand123456Although this facilitates rapid deployment, it also opens a door for potential malicious attackers.
Step by step: Change the administrator password
Modify the administrator password is the core step to enhance the security of AnQiCMS backend. The entire process is usually intuitive and easy to operate:
Complete the first deployment of AnQiCMS, and you can access your backend management interface through the browser. Usually, the backend access address is你的域名/system/For example, if your website ishttp://test.anqicms.com/Then the backend address ishttp://test.anqicms.com/system/.
Use the default administrator account provided by the system (such asadmin) and password (such as123456Login. After the first login, the system may directly prompt you to change the default password, or if not, you need to manually navigate to the corresponding settings area.
Log in to the backend and you will find an intuitive management interface.We need to find the area for managing accounts or security settings.This is usually under the "Administrator Management" or "System Settings" in the left menu bar.admin).
Here, you will see the option to change the password. Generally, you are required to enter the old password (i.e., the default password) first.123456Then enter your new password twice.Please make sure to choose a strong and difficult-to-guess combination for the new password: it should contain uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters, and should be at least 8 characters long.Avoid using passwords that are related to your personal information, company name, or common words.
Confirm that the new password is entered correctly, then click the Save or Submit button. The system will prompt you that the password change was successful, and you will be required to use the new password when logging in next time.
Three, Go Further: Change the Administrator Username
Changing the password is not enough, the defaultadminThe username is also modified, which will further improve security. Because if the attacker does not know the username, the difficulty of their attack will be greatly increased.
Similar to changing the password, in the "Administrator Management" or related account settings page on the backend, find your administrator account entry.Click to edit, you should be able to modify the username field.adminChange to a hard-to-guess, unique username. This username can contain letters and numbers, and avoid using too simple or common words.
An recommended professional practice is to first create a new administrator account, set a strong and unique username and password for it, and grant it the same privileges as the originaladminAccount permissions are the same. Consider disabling or deleting the original account only after the new account has been tested and confirmed to be able to log in and manage the website normally.adminAccount. This can minimize the risk of not being able to log in to the backend due to incorrect operations.
IV. Solid as a Rock: Other Security Enhancement Measures
After completing the modification of the administrator account and password, we can also make use of some built-in features of AnQiCMS to further enhance the security of the website:
Customize the background login pathAnQiCMS的强大之处在于其提供了自定义后台域名或访问路径的功能。According to the document, starting from version v2.1.1, AnQiCMS has supported the custom backend domain feature, which can significantly enhance backend protection.
help-setting-system.md），您可以找到“后台域名地址”或类似配置项，将其更改为除了/system/Unique path or subdomain outside. This will make it harder for attackers to find your backend login entry. For example, you can set it toadmin.yourdomain.comoryourdomain.com/secure_admin/But please make sure that the new address has been correctly parsed and bound.Keep the system up to date：AnQiCMS as an active Go language project under development, will continuously release new versions to fix potential vulnerabilities and introduce new features.Regularly check and install the latest version through the "System Update" feature in the background is an important link in maintaining website security.
changelog.mdClearly records each update's improvements, including optimizations for security.Enable strong password policy and regular password changes：Besides administrators, if your AnQiCMS has enabled features such as user registration, user group management, and so on
AnQiCMS 项目优势.mdMentioned in the “User Group Management and VIP System”), it should also guide your users to set strong passwords and recommend that they change them regularly.You can check in the system settings if there is any related policy configuration.Focus on logs and backups：Use the "Traffic Statistics and Spider Monitoring" feature provided by AnQiCMS to pay attention to abnormal access behavior.Additionally, regularly performing data backups as mentioned in the "Resource Storage and Backup Management" is the last line of defense against any unexpected situations.Even the most stringent precautionary measures may be breached, a complete backup can allow you to quickly recover when facing an emergency.
Through the above steps, you not only modified the default administrator credentials of AnQiCMS, but also built a more robust security system for your website.The website security is not a one-time effort, but a continuous process of attention and maintenance.This guide is designed to help you better manage your AnQiCMS website, making your content publishing and management more worry-free.
Common Questions and Answers (FAQ)
Q1: Why is it not enough to just change the password and also need to change the administrator username?
A1:Just changing the password, the attacker can still guess out using automated toolsadminThis is a common username.After the username and password are both modified, the attacker needs to guess two unknown pieces of information at the same time in order to attempt an intrusion, which greatly increases the difficulty and time cost of the attack.Changing the username can effectively hide the back-end entry and improve the 'concealment' of your website's back-end.
Q2: How can I confirm that the administrator account and password have been modified successfully?
A2:The most direct way to confirm is to log out the current administrator session and then try to log in with the new username and password. If the login is successful, and using the old default credentials (such asadmin/123456Unable to log in means the modification has been successfully effective. It is recommended that you log out of the old credentials immediately after the new credentials take effect to ensure that all sessions have been updated.
Q3: AnQiCMS是否支持自定义后台登录地址，如何设置？
A3:Yes, AnQiCMS supports custom backend login address to enhance security.You can find the configuration items related to 'Background Domain Address' or 'Background Access Path' in the 'Global Settings' of AnQiCMS backend.admin.yourdomain.com/oryourdomain.com/mysecret_admin/.Set it and make sure that the new domain name or path is correctly configured on the server (e.g., DNS resolution and reverse proxy of the web server), otherwise it may result in inability to access the backend.This feature can effectively prevent attackers from easily finding your default backend entry point.