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Back-end targets protect WordPress entry points that are not ordinary public page views. Turn on only the targets your access policy requires.
Entry points and authentication
Configure comments and XML-RPC separately, then choose the exact login actions to protect. Failed-login limits are counted per IP.

Admin and assets

Exceptions
Use the exception editors when a known action must remain reachable. Prefer the smallest action-specific exception and verify it in Validation logs.

| Group | Controls | Use |
|---|---|---|
| Entry points | Comment post, comment message, XML-RPC | Protects submission and remote publishing entry points. |
| Authentication | Login form, login actions, failed attempts | Applies rules to selected authentication flows. |
| Admin and assets | Admin, Ajax/post, plugins, themes | Controls dashboard and administrative requests. |
| Exceptions | Admin, plugin, theme actions | Excludes narrowly selected actions from validation. |
Before protecting login or wp-admin, confirm your current location and keep the private emergency access link available.