Imunify360 is a powerful security solution that helps protect your website from malware, attacks, and other security threats. It provides real-time protection, firewall rules, and extensive scanning tools to ensure your website stays safe and secure. With the cPanel integration included in your Web Hosting plan, it becomes easier than ever to install and configure Imunify360 for enhanced website security.

How to Install and Configure Imunify360 in cPanel

This guide explains the steps required to install and configure Imunify360 in cPanel, ensuring that your site is well-protected against potential threats.

1. Login to your Domains.co.za account.

2. Click on Manage Services on the left-hand side and select WordPress Hosting from the drop-down menu.

3. Click Manage next to your website’s domain name.

4. Next, click the Login button next to Control Panel to access your cPanel dashboard.

5. Scroll down to the Security section and click on Imunify360.

6. If Imunify360 is not yet installed, click Install. The installation may take a few moments to complete. Once complete, you will see the Imunify360 icon appear in the Security section of your cPanel dashboard.

7. Click Imunify360 to access the security dashboard.

Configure your Security Settings

On the Imunify360 dashboard, you’ll see various security settings you can configure, including:

• Real-Time Protection: Ensure this option is enabled for continuous protection against malware and other threats.
• Firewall Rules: Adjust firewall settings to block known malicious IPs and prevent unauthorised access.
• Intrusion Detection: Configure settings to detect and block suspicious login attempts.

Imunify360 offers different malware scanning options that you can set up. Set it up to run automatic scans of your website to detect and remove any malicious files. You can configure the scan frequency to daily, weekly, or monthly based on your needs.

Enable the Imunify360 alert system to set up notifications that notify you whenever a potential security threat is detected or when a scan is completed. This helps you stay informed and act promptly.

After configuring the settings according to your preferences, click Save to apply the changes.

Additional Information

Features of Imunify360

• Real-Time Protection: Imunify360’s real-time protection constantly monitors traffic and activities on your website. It can block malicious requests and prevent attacks before they can cause any harm.
• Malware Scanning: The Imunify360 malware scanner thoroughly checks your website files for harmful content. It can detect a wide range of threats, including viruses, Trojans, and phishing attempts. Running regular scans ensures that any new threats are quickly discovered and neutralised.
• Firewall Rules: A firewall is essential for defending against brute-force attacks, DDoS attempts, and other types of malicious traffic. Imunify360’s firewall rules can be customised to protect your website and server by blocking unwanted IP addresses and suspicious activity.
• Intrusion Detection: This feature detects abnormal behaviour on your website, such as login attempts from unusual locations or excessive login failures and automatically blocks malicious actors.
• Custom Alerts: Imunify360 sends alerts to inform you of security breaches, successful or failed scans, and when any malicious files have been quarantined. It’s essential to review these alerts to stay updated on your site’s security.
• First Back up: Before making any major security changes, it’s a good idea to back up your website. This ensures you can recover your site in case something goes wrong during the configuration or scanning process.
• Regular Updates: Ensure that Imunify360 is updated with the latest threat definitions. Regular updates improve its ability to detect and block emerging threats, keeping your site more secure.
• Contact Support: If you run into any issues with the installation or configuration, Domains.co.za’s support team is always ready to assist you with troubleshooting and configuration queries.