How to Change the WordPress Database Table Prefix (3 Easy Methods)

Changing the WordPress database table prefix is a simple but effective way to enhance your site’s security. By default, WordPress assigns the table prefix wp_, making it a common target for hackers attempting SQL injection attacks. Modifying this prefix can help protect your database from such threats. In this guide, we’ll walk you through three … Continue reading “How to Change the WordPress Database Table Prefix (3 Easy Methods)”

How to Change WordPress Table Prefix of mySQL Database

If you like to change the WordPress table prefix of the database on an existing WordPress website, you can use the following SQL query, where you have to update the header and the SET properties to your needs: database name oldprefix_ newprefix_ This is the SQL query: SET @database = “databasename”; SET @oldprefix = “oldprefix_”; … Continue reading “How to Change WordPress Table Prefix of mySQL Database”