[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #13118: wp-login.php and wp-admin folder location/name choice during the installation

[WordPress Trac]

#13118: wp-login.php and wp-admin folder location/name choice during the
installation
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 Reporter:  MSNexus                                  |        Owner:  dd32   
     Type:  feature request                          |       Status:  closed 
 Priority:  normal                                   |    Milestone:         
Component:  Administration                           |      Version:  2.9.2  
 Severity:  normal                                   |   Resolution:  wontfix
 Keywords:  wp-login,wp-admin,wordpress,secure,more  |  
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Changes (by wpmuguru):

  * status:  reopened => closed
  * resolution:  => wontfix


Comment:

 Replying to [comment:3 gazouteast]:
 > Security by obfuscation is not a house of cards, it is an additional
 layer.

 All three paths can be obtained from the front end of a site by a non
 logged in user. Obscuring them as you have proposed would not provide any
 increased security.

 If you are interested in additional security for your site(s), you should
 consider investing in SSL certificates which can be used with both your
 login form and admin area.

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