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Introduction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Virus Scanner in cPanel helps detect malicious files, viruses, and malware within your hosting account. Regular scanning ensures your website remains secure and protects your data from potential threats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prerequisites<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before proceeding, ensure the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Access to your cPanel account<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Virus Scanner feature enabled on your hosting server (may not be available on all shared hosting plans)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Basic understanding of file structure<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Implementation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Step : 1<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    Login to your cPanel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Step : 2<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
    \"\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Click indexes icon under the advanced section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Step : 2<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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    Choose scan type and click scan now button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    You can see the scanning process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Using the Virus Scanner in cPanel is an effective way to detect and manage security threats in your hosting account. Regular scans help maintain website integrity and ensure a secure hosting environment<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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