When multiple authors or administrators manage a WordPress site, it can be difficult to prevent accidental edits or deletions of critical posts. On ruachost.com, you can lock posts using the Post Lockdown plugin to ensure important content remains protected.
Why Lock Posts?
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Prevent accidental deletion or modification of key posts.
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Maintain editorial control over sensitive content.
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Ensure consistency when multiple users manage the site.
Steps to Lock Posts Using Post Lockdown Plugin
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Log in to WordPress with an administrator account.
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In the dashboard, go to Plugins → Add New.
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Search for Post Lockdown.
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Click Install Now, then Activate.
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In the dashboard, go to Settings → Post Lockdown.
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The plugin will display a list of items (posts, pages, attachments).
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Move the items you want to lock from the left column to the right column.
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Click Save Changes.
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Test with an editor role → Only unlocked posts will have options to edit or delete.
✅ Your critical posts are now locked and protected from unwanted changes.
Important Notes
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Only administrators can lock or unlock posts.
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Locked posts remain visible on the site but cannot be edited or deleted by non‑admins.
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Always back up your site before applying bulk changes.
