If you need to exclude specific files or directories from being scanned by cPFence, you can use the built-in commands to whitelist paths. This can be helpful when you have trusted files or folders that should not be flagged during virus scans.
Steps to Whitelist Files or Folders
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Add a Path to the Whitelist:
Use the following command to whitelist a specific file or folder from all virus scanning jobs:cpfence --exclude-path PATHReplace
PATHwith the full path to the file or folder you want to exclude. For example:cpfence --exclude-path /var/www/example.com/uploadsOutput Example:
The path '/var/www/example.com/uploads' has been added to the whitelist. Applying new settings...please wait. New settings have been applied successfully.
Steps to Remove a Path from the Whitelist
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Remove a Path from the Whitelist:
If you want to remove a file or folder from the whitelist, use this command:cpfence --del-exclude-path PATHReplace
PATHwith the full path you want to remove from the whitelist. For example:cpfence --del-exclude-path /var/www/example.com/uploadsOutput Example:
The path '/var/www/example.com/uploads' has been removed from the whitelist. Applying new settings...please wait. New settings have been applied successfully.
When to Whitelist Files or Folders?
Consider whitelisting paths only when necessary, such as:
- Trusted Custom Scripts: Files that are essential to your application but might be flagged due to uncommon behavior.
- Backup Folders: Exclude folders containing backups to avoid unnecessary scans.
- Temporary Files: Exclude directories with auto-generated temporary files that are frequently changing.
Whitelisting should only be used for paths that you trust completely. Adding unverified paths may compromise your server's security.
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