How to Enable Symlink Protection in WHM?

The upcoming article details the process of activating Symlink Protection through WHM. Symlink Protection software serves to automatically mitigate vulnerabilities in a Linux kernel.

Let's proceed with the steps to enable Symlink Protection:

  1. Log in to WHM.

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  1. Choose "Apache Configuration" from the "Service Configuration" menu.

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  1. Select "Apache Configuration" and then "Global Configuration."

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  1. You will be directed to the Global Configuration page.

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  1. Keep scrolling until you reach "Symlink Protection."

  2. Toggle the switch to the "On" position.

  3. Click on the "Save" button.

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  1. The configurations have been saved. At the bottom of the page, click the "Rebuild Configuration and Restart Apache" button.

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  1. You will receive a final message as depicted below.

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