Security

Password-protected directories, IP blacklisting, hotlink protection, and related control panel security features.

How to Enable Brute-Force Login Protection for Your Control Panel

Brute-force protection automatically blocks IP addresses after too many failed login attempts on your control panel, stopping automated password-guessing attacks before they succeed.

How to Enable Leech Protection to Stop Password Sharing on Your Website

Leech Protect watches a password-protected directory on your website and automatically locks out access if the same login is used from too many different visitors in a short time, a common sign the password has been shared or leaked.

How to Scan Your Website for Malware Using ClamAV (cPanel and DirectAdmin)

Learn how to run a free malware scan on your website using the ClamAV virus scanner built into your hosting control panel, and what to do if it finds infected files.

How to Fix a 403 Forbidden Error Caused by ModSecurity

If your website suddenly returns a 403 Forbidden error on a form submission or file upload, a ModSecurity firewall rule may be blocking it; here is how to find and disable the specific rule causing it.

How to Disable Directory Listing on Your Website

Directory listing shows a plain list of every file in a folder that has no index page, which can expose files you never meant visitors to see. Here's how to turn it off in cPanel and DirectAdmin.

How to Enable Two-Factor Authentication for Your Control Panel Login

Learn how to turn on two-factor authentication (2FA) for your cPanel or DirectAdmin login so a stolen password alone can't get someone into your hosting account.

How to Password-Protect a Directory on Your Website

Restrict access to a folder on your site, such as a staging area or client portal, with a username and password using your control panel.

How to Block an IP Address from Your Website

Stop a specific visitor, bot, or range of IP addresses from reaching your website using your control panel's IP blocking tool.

How to Enable Hotlink Protection for Your Images

Stop other websites from embedding your images directly and eating into your hosting bandwidth by enabling hotlink protection.