How to Deactivate ModSecurity in cPanel

This guide explains how to temporarily disable ModSecurity for a domain in cPanel. ModSecurity is a web application firewall that helps protect your website, so it should only be turned off for a short time while troubleshooting.

Let us follow these steps:

1. Log in to your cPanel account: Open your browser and sign in with your cPanel username and password.

2. Open ModSecurity: In cPanel, go to the Security section and click ModSecurity.

3. Select the domain: You will see a list of domains associated with your account.

4. Turn ModSecurity off for the domain: Under the domain’s Status, click the switch to turn it Off.

5. Confirm the warning: A warning message may appear when you disable ModSecurity. Confirm the action if you are sure you want to proceed.

6. Check the confirmation: After ModSecurity is disabled, a success message should appear confirming the change.

7. Fix the issue: Resolve the problem you were facing (for example, a blocked script, form, or application feature).

8. Turn ModSecurity back on: Once the issue is fixed, return to the same page and click the switch to turn ModSecurity On again for that domain. A success message should appear after it is re-enabled.

Important Note: Turn ModSecurity back on as soon as the issue is resolved. Leaving it disabled for a long time can put your website at risk. ModSecurity should not remain turned off longer than necessary.

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