cPHulk Brute Force Protection is a security feature in WHM that helps protect your server from brute-force attacks by blocking malicious login attempts. Follow these steps to enable it and keep your server secure.

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Step 1: Log in to WHM

• Start by logging in to your WHM (Web Host Manager) account.

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Step 2: Search for cPHulk

• In the WHM dashboard, go to the Search bar on the left side of the screen.
• Type cPHulk to locate the Brute Force Protection tool.

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Step 3: Open cPHulk Brute Force Protection

• Click on cPHulk Brute Force Protection under the Security Center section.

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Step 4: Enable cPHulk Protection

• On the cPHulk settings page, find the option labeled Enable cPHulk.
• Click the checkbox to enable cPHulk Brute Force Protection.

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Step 5: Configure cPHulk Settings

• Customize your cPHulk settings based on your security needs. Options include:
  • Login History Size: Defines the number of login attempts to track.
  • IP-based Protection: Blocks or allows login attempts based on IP addresses.
  • Username-based Protection: Blocks or allows attempts based on usernames.

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Step 6: Save Settings

• Once you have configured your desired settings, scroll to the bottom of the page and click Save.
• A confirmation message will appear to indicate that cPHulk has been enabled and configured.

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Step 7: Monitor cPHulk Logs (Optional)

• To review recent blocked attempts and other activity, click on cPHulk Reports. This will provide details on IP addresses and usernames involved in failed login attempts.

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By enabling cPHulk Brute Force Protection in WHM, you’re adding a critical layer of security to protect your server from unauthorized access attempts.