Getting Started with VistoShield

Install, activate, and configure VistoShield security modules in WordPress. No server access required — works on any standard WordPress hosting.

Requirements

  • WordPress 5.0 or higher
  • PHP 7.4 or higher
  • Any standard WordPress hosting (shared, VPS, managed, etc.)

Installation

  1. In your WordPress admin, go to Plugins → Add New
  2. Search for "VistoShield"
  3. Click Install Now and then Activate
  4. Click Activate

Install the VistoShield plugin and enable the security modules you need. Each module works independently 2014 enable or disable from the dashboard.

Tip: You can also download the ZIP files from wordpress.org and upload them via Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin.

Connect to Cloud Dashboard

To get the most out of VistoShield, connect your WordPress site to the cloud dashboard for centralized monitoring, alerts, and reporting.

  1. Create an account — Go to app.vistoshield.com/register and sign up for a free account (no credit card required).
  2. Add your first site — In the cloud dashboard, click Add Site and enter your WordPress URL. You will receive a unique site token.
  3. Connect the plugin — In WordPress, go to VistoShield → Cloud, paste your site token, and click Connect. The plugin will verify the connection automatically.

Once connected, your security events, scan results, and module status will sync to the cloud dashboard in real time.

First Steps After Activation

Security Scanner

Go to VistoShield → Scanner and run your first scan. The scanner will check your WordPress core files against official checksums, scan for malware patterns, and report any vulnerabilities.

Firewall & WAF

Go to VistoShield → Firewall and enable the WAF rules. We recommend starting in Learning Mode for the first few days to avoid blocking legitimate traffic, then switching to enforcement mode.

Bot Detector

Go to VistoShield → Bot Detector and review the default bot signatures. The free version includes 143 signatures covering scrapers, spam bots, and AI crawlers. You can set per-bot actions: Block, Challenge, Allow, or Monitor.

Login Guard

Go to VistoShield → Login Guard to configure brute force protection. Enable TOTP two-factor authentication for administrator accounts for maximum security. The honeypot CAPTCHA is enabled by default.

Activity Log

Go to VistoShield → Activity Log to check the dashboard. The module automatically tracks logins, content changes, plugin activations, and user role modifications. Configure alert rules to receive email notifications for critical events.

Upgrading to Pro

The Pro plan unlocks premium features across all 14 modules:

  1. Purchase Pro from the Pro page
  2. Upgrade to the Pro plan from the dashboard
  3. Go to VistoShield → License and enter your license key
  4. All 14 modules will automatically unlock their Pro features

Pro includes a unified dashboard, 500+ bot signatures, extended history (up to 14 days), PDF export, weekly reports, and priority 24h support.

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