How to Enable Symlink Protection in WHM?

Symlink Protection software automatically mitigates vulnerabilities in a Linux kernel. WHM users can activate Symlink Protection for their server through the panel's interface.

To Enable Symlink Protection

  1. Log in to your WHM root account.

  2. Access the "Service Configuration" option in the navigation menu.

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  1. Select "Apache Configuration."

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The list of Apache configuration options will be displayed.

  1. Choose "Global Configuration."

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The Global Configuration interface will be visible.

  1. Scroll down to the Symlink Protection option and select the radio button for "On."

  2. Click "Save" to confirm the configuration.

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The system will process the configurations.

  1. Click the "Rebuild Configuration and Restart Apache" button.

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WHM will implement the modifications and activate Symlink Protection for the server.


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