cPFence installation is a straightforward process :
Requirements
- Ensure your server is compatible with Enhance server.
- Enhance must be installed already to proceed.
- Root access is required.
How to Install
1. Log in to the Client Area
- Access the client area at https://my.cpfence.app/clientarea.php.
- Retrieve your installation command. This is a one-line, hassle-free install command.
2. Fast and hassle-free, one-command setup
- Execute the following command on your server, replacing `License_key_goes_here` with your actual license key:
bash <(curl -ks https://api.cpfence.app/install.sh) -k License_key_goes_here
3. Automatic Installation
- Sit back and relax!. The installation process is fully automatic and takes approximately 2 to 3 minutes. No user input is needed during this time.
Your will be presented with this Quick Start help message in your terminal :
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Congratulations! cPFence has been successfully installed and your server is now secured!
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To receive email notifications, please add your email address:
cpfence --set-email [email protected]
To monitor the blocked attacks by cPFence IPDB, use the following command:
sudo tail -f /var/log/syslog | grep -E 'cPFence Blocked:|cPFence DDos Protection:'
To monitor the cPFence Owl™ Module Output, use the following command:
sudo tail -f /opt/cpfence/app/owl/tmp/logs/main_log
For detailed information about running modules and license status, use:
cpfence --status
To view protection statistics and information, use:
cpfence --show-stats
Need assistance or have feedback?
Please visit our support portal: https://my.cpfence.app/knowledgebase
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To receive email notifications please add your email to cPFence using the following command :
cpfence --set-email [email protected]
# If you don’t receive emails, enable SMTP instead:
cpfence --enable-cpfence-smtp
Tip: Check out this guide if you want to set up SMTP notifications: How to Use My SMTP for cPFence Notifications
5- Activate these three recommended One-Click "set it and forget it" modules:
- WP AutoShield®: One-Click Security for High-Performance Secure Hosting
cpfence --wp-autoshield-on - Owl AutoMySQL®: One-Click MySQL Resource Limits to prevent load spikes
cpfence --owl-automysql-on - cPFence MonitorPro®: One-Click Uptime and Keyword Monitoring
cpfence --monitorpro-on
6- Start a Smart Scan (Optional)
It is recommended to run a smart scan on critical areas & commonly infected files using the following command :
cpfence --smart-scan
That's it!. You are all set and cPFence is up and running. For more Advanced configurations please check the following links (Configuring cPFence and Master cPFence: Your Go-To Cheat Sheet).
Highly recommended resources for you:
20 Tips to Set Up Your Enhance Server Like a Pro