cPanel Security and Performance Tips

• Use Strong Passwords: Ensure all accounts have strong, unique passwords. Strong passwords help prevent unauthorized access. Learn more
• Enable Two-Factor Authentication: Add an extra layer of security by enabling 2FA. This requires users to provide two forms of identification before access is granted. Learn more
• Regularly Update Software: Keep cPanel, PHP, and other software up-to-date to protect against vulnerabilities. Learn more
• Use SSL/TLS: Secure your website with SSL/TLS to encrypt data transmissions, protecting sensitive information. Learn more
• Limit Login Attempts: Prevent brute force attacks by limiting login attempts, which helps block repeated attempts to guess passwords. Learn more
• Monitor Security Advisories: Stay informed about security updates and patches to protect your server from known vulnerabilities. Learn more
• Disable Anonymous FTP: Prevent unauthorized file uploads to your server by disabling anonymous FTP access. Learn more
• Use a Strong Firewall: Protect your server with a robust firewall configuration to manage and monitor network traffic. Learn more
• Implement IP Address Deny Manager: Block access from suspicious IP addresses to protect your server from potential attacks. Learn more
• Regularly Scan for Malware: Use antivirus and antimalware tools to keep your server clean and free from malicious software. Learn more
• Disable Unused Services: Turn off services that you are not using to reduce potential vulnerabilities and streamline server performance. Learn more
• Secure SSH Access: Use keys for SSH access and disable root login to enhance server security. Learn more
• Backup Regularly: Maintain regular backups of your data to a secure location to prevent data loss in case of a security breach. Learn more
• Use cPHulk Brute Force Protection: Protect your server from brute force attacks with cPHulk, which blocks IP addresses after too many failed login attempts. Learn more
• Check for Security Leaks: Regularly audit your server and cPanel accounts for potential security leaks to ensure that there are no vulnerabilities. Learn more
• Enable ModSecurity: Use ModSecurity web application firewall to block common attacks and protect your applications. Learn more
• Use Leech Protection: Prevent users from publicly posting their passwords to restricted areas of your site with leech protection. Learn more
• Configure Password Strength: Set a minimum password strength for all accounts to enhance security and prevent easy guessing. Learn more
• Monitor User Activity: Track user actions to catch and prevent unauthorized access or changes within your server. Learn more
• Use GnuPG Key Encryption: Secure communications by enabling GnuPG encryption for sending and receiving secure emails. Learn more
• Optimize Apache Settings: Adjust Apache configurations for better performance and optimized resource usage. Learn more
• Utilize Caching: Implement caching mechanisms to speed up load times and improve website responsiveness. Learn more
• Minimize Cron Jobs: Schedule cron jobs during off-peak hours to reduce load on the server, improving overall performance. Learn more
• Enable GZIP Compression: Compress content before sending it over the network to decrease load times and save bandwidth. Learn more
• Optimize Databases: Regularly check and optimize your databases to ensure they are running efficiently and not slowing down your website. Learn more
• Reduce Inode Usage: Clean up unnecessary files and emails to improve filesystem performance and avoid inode overuse. Learn more
• Use Cloudflare: Integrate with Cloudflare for improved security and performance, which can help distribute load and reduce server impact. Learn more
• Implement Content Delivery Network (CDN): Use a CDN to distribute content globally and reduce server load, enhancing website speed and reliability. Learn more
• Enable Keep-Alive: Improve connection times between clients and the server by enabling keep-alive, which keeps connections open for multiple requests. Learn more
• Optimize Content Delivery: Adjust file sizes and formats for faster delivery, optimizing how content is served to users. Learn more
• Limit HTTP Requests: Reduce the number of HTTP requests to speed up page loads, which can significantly enhance user experience. Learn more
• Use Lightweight Plugins: Select plugins carefully to avoid slowing down your system, ensuring that you only use necessary and well-optimized plugins. Learn more
• Monitor Server Load: Keep an eye on your server's load and optimize as necessary to maintain good performance and avoid overloading. Learn more
• Configure Resource Limits: Set appropriate limits on resources per account to ensure stable performance and prevent resource hogging by any single account. Learn more
• Implement Lazy Loading: Delay loading of images and other content until they are needed, which can significantly reduce initial page load times and improve user experience. Learn more
• Optimize Filesystem: Use filesystems that provide better performance and reliability, ensuring that your data is accessed efficiently. Learn more
• Disable Unused PHP Modules: Turn off PHP modules that are not needed to reduce memory usage and improve performance. Learn more
• Upgrade Hardware: Consider upgrading your server’s hardware if performance issues persist, which can provide a significant boost to your server’s capabilities. Learn more
• Use Server-Side Includes (SSI): Reduce processing overhead by using SSI for common elements, which can help make your pages load faster. Learn more
• Perform Regular Maintenance: Regularly perform maintenance tasks to keep your server running smoothly and prevent potential issues before they become serious. Learn more
• Balance Load with Multiple Servers: Distribute traffic across multiple servers to improve responsiveness and uptime, ensuring that your services remain stable and fast. Learn more