Security Checks Before Launching a Website

What to assess Confirm that production uses HTTPS and that domain, hosting, and administrator accounts have strong authentication. Remove sample pages and test credentials.

How to apply it Check that private files, databases, logs, and environment secrets are outside the public web root. Disable directory listing and reduce unnecessary services.

Operational considerations Test forms, uploads, redirects, and permissions with ordinary user roles. Ensure error pages do not reveal credentials or detailed stack traces.

Next step Take a backup, test restore steps, and record who will apply updates. Schedule a follow-up review after launch when real traffic arrives.