cPGuard: The Ultimate Guide to Securing Your Website

cpGuard is a comprehensive security system designed to protect websites hosted on cPanel. It integrates malware scanning, firewall protection, antivirus, and spam protection to ensure your site remains safe and secure.

1. What is cpGuard?

cpGuard offers:

• Malware protection: Scans and removes malicious code.
• Firewall protection: Defends against attacks like DDoS and brute force.
• Antivirus scanning: Detects and eliminates viruses.
• Spam protection: Filters unwanted emails.
  
  

2. Accessing cpGuard

2.1 Login to cPanel 

1. Log in to your cPanel account using your hosting credentials.
2. Locate cpGuard under the Security section.
3. Click the cpGuard icon to open its dashboard.

3. Key Features of cpGuard

3.1 Malware Scanner

• Scans website files for malicious code and threats.
• How to scan:
  1. Go to Malware Scanner in the cpGuard dashboard.
  2. Select the directory or files to scan.
  3. Click Scan Now to initiate the scan.
  4. Review and remove any detected threats.

3.2 Firewall Protection

• Protects your website from attacks like DDoS and brute force attempts.
• Firewall settings:
  1. Navigate to Firewall Settings in cpGuard.
  2. Enable the firewall if it’s not already active.
  3. Add or block specific IP addresses as needed.

3.3 Antivirus Scanner

• Detects and removes viruses from website files and emails.
• How to use:
  1. Open Antivirus Scanner from the dashboard.
  2. Choose a full or custom scan.
  3. Follow the prompts to handle detected issues.

3.4 Spam Protection

• Helps filter out spam emails.
• Update spam protection rules regularly for optimal performance.

4. Additional Settings

4.1 Automatic Updates

• Ensure cpGuard is set to automatically update security rules to stay protected against the latest threats.

4.2 Security Reports

• View daily or weekly security activity reports:
  1. Go to Security Reports in the dashboard.
  2. Select a date range to review detailed insights.

5. Tips for Maximizing Security with cpGuard

1. Regularly update your CMS, plugins, and themes.
2. Use strong, unique passwords for your accounts.
3. Schedule periodic scans to detect and resolve threats.
4. Enable automatic protection features in cpGuard.