Deleting Wordfence

  • Resolved ACEkin

    (@acekin)


    4 years, 3 months ago

    I needed to remove Wordfence to test a situation. I put a checkmark next to delete all the data and tables upon deactivation. Then, I disabled the plugin. I had to fix the php.ini routing but I noticed two tables that look like Wordfence tables judging by the prefix in the names.

    wp_wfls_2fa_secrets
    wp_wfls_settings

    Are they indeed Wordfence tables? If so, may I delete those tables without causing problems?

    Thank you,

    Cemal

    PS. I have a replica of the site with Wordfence for later use

    The page I need help with: [log in to see the link]

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  • Plugin Support wfpeter

    (@wfpeter)

    Hi @acekin, thanks for your query.

    They are indeed Wordfence tables. You can see our full list of tables in our Remove/Reset guide here: https://www.wordfence.com/help/advanced/remove-or-reset/

    The reason they have been left behind is because in addition to the option you checked, in Wordfence > Login Security > Settings, there is an additional Delete Login Security tables and data on deactivation option.

    Thanks,

    Peter.

    Thread Starter ACEkin

    (@acekin)

    Thani you @wfpeter, does this mean I can manually delete those tables with no ill effects on my site?

    Cemal

    Plugin Support wfpeter

    (@wfpeter)

    Hi @acekin,

    You can remove those, you will just have to disregard any existing 2FA app entries and start from scratch if you reinstall Wordfence in the future.

    Thanks,

    Peter.

    Thread Starter ACEkin

    (@acekin)

    Thank you, I will drop them from the DB.

    Cemal

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