Activating Steel Security

What This Covers 
 This guide explains how to activate Steel Security and connect your site to your account. 
 
 Do You Need to Activate? 
 Steel Security can be used without activation in its free version. 
 Pro Feature: Requires an active Steel Security license. 
 If you are using Steel Security Pro features, activation is required. 
 
 How to Activate Steel Security 
 
 In your WordPress admin, navigate to Steel Security → Dashboard 
 Locate the License / Activation section 
 Enter your Steel Security account credentials or license key 
 Click Activate 
 
 Once successful, your site will be linked to your Steel Security account. 
 
 What Happens During Activation 
 
 Your site is connected to your Steel Security account 
 Pro features become available (if applicable) 
 Secure communication with the licensing system is enabled 
 
 No changes are made to your site during activation. 
 
 What to Expect After Activation 
 
 Activation status is visible in the dashboard 
 Pro features are enabled 
 The plugin will validate your license automatically 
 
 
 Common Issues 
 Activation Failed 
 
 Verify your credentials or license key 
 Ensure your license is active 
 Confirm your site has internet access 
 
 
 Unable to Connect to License Server 
 
 Check outbound HTTPS connectivity 
 Review firewall or hosting restrictions 
 
 
 What to Do Next 
 After activation: 
 
 Run your first scan 
 Review findings 
 Begin applying hardening 
 
 
 Related 
 
 Running Your First Scan 
 Licensing and Activations