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Category: Cyber-Security
Password Protected Directory, IP Blacklist, Hotlink Protection, etc.

How can you disable the Two-Factor Authenticati...
If you want to remove the Two-Factor Authentication from your cPanel account, just follow the instructions below. Step 1: …
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How can you enable the Two-Factor Authenticatio...
Security is very important for data safety, and we highly recommend you to enable the Two-Factor Authentication(2FA) on your cPanel …
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How can you Disable ModSecurity Only on Selecte...
You may have multiple domains, and you want to disable or enable ModSecurity only on the specific domain. Step 1: …
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How can you enable or disable Mod Security in c...
Is your IP frequently blocked when you access a WordPress admin area or any script with a web browser? Are …
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How can you restrict directory access by IP add...
To secure your admin area from hackers, we highly recommend you allow access only from a selected IP address that …
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How can you protect your .htaccess file?
For security purposes, we recommend you prevent access to your .htaccess file from unauthorized access. Add this code to your …
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How can you disable directory browsing using .h...
For security purposes, we recommend that you disable directory browsing on your website so no one can see the files/folders …
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How can you ban any IP Address via .htaccess?
If anyone is trying to hack your website or you want to block their specific IP Address, you can add …
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How to protect your website’s images from...
The external website can use the < IMG /> tag to show an image from your site somewhere else on …
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How to blacklist an IP Address to deny it acces...
You can lock the directory very easily with a password using the cPanel Password Protected Directories option. Step 1: …
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