Imunify360 is a comprehensive security solution designed to protect Linux servers from various threats. This guide will take you through obtaining a trial license, installing Imunify360, and configuring it on your server using SSH.
Step 1: Get an Imunify360 Trial License
Before installing Imunify360, you can obtain a 15-day trial license to explore its features:
- Visit the Imunify360 official website.
- Click on the Get Trial button.
- Complete the form with your name, email, and server IP address.
- Submit the form to receive your activation key via email.
Step 2: Connect to Your Server
Use an SSH console application to connect to your server. Replace your_username and your_server_ip with your actual server credentials:
ssh your_username@your_server_ip
Step 3: Download and Run the Installation Script
Begin the installation by downloading and executing the installation script. Insert your activation key in the command:
wget https://repo.imunify360.cloudlinux.com/defence360/i360deploy.sh && bash i360deploy.sh --key YOUR_KEY
Replace YOUR_KEY with the activation key you received via email.
If you have an IP-based license, run the script without any arguments:
wget https://repo.imunify360.cloudlinux.com/defence360/i360deploy.sh && bash i360deploy.sh
Step 4: Check Your Control Panel
The installation should take 5-10 minutes. Once complete, Imunify360 will be available in the Plugins section of cPanel/WHM. Search for “Imunify360” to access its settings.
Step 5: Initial Configuration
After installation, you’ll need to configure Imunify360 to start protecting your server. Follow these steps:
1. Accept the Terms of Service (TOS)
- When you first access Imunify360, you will be presented with the Imunify360 End User License Agreement (EULA).
- Review the EULA carefully.
- Click ACCEPT to agree to the terms and proceed.
2. Configure General Settings
After accepting the TOS, proceed to the General settings:
- Navigate to Settings in the Imunify360 interface.
- Click on the General tab.
- Here, you can configure basic security settings like Invisible Captcha and KernelCare.
3. Install KernelCare (Optional)
If you have a KernelCare license, you can install it directly from the Imunify360 interface:
- In the General settings tab, find the KernelCare section.
- Click the Install KernelCare button to install it. KernelCare allows for live patching of your kernel without requiring a reboot.
4. Configure Invisible Captcha
Invisible Captcha helps to prevent bots from interacting with your server:
- In the General settings tab, locate the Invisible Captcha section.
- Click the Install Invisible Captcha button. This feature automatically determines if the user is human and provides CAPTCHA solving when necessary.
5. Configure Malware Scanning and Cleanup
To protect your server from malware, ensure that real-time scanning and cleanup features are enabled:
- Go to Settings > Features Management and ensure that both Proactive Defense and Malware Cleanup are enabled for enhanced security.
- Navigate to the Malware tab within the Imunify360 interface.
- Ensure that Real-Time File Scanner is enabled to monitor and scan files as they are created or modified on your server.
- Scroll down to the Background Scanning section and set Run scanning to daily. You can set the Run at time to 12 AM.
- In the Cleanup section, adjust Keep original files for from 14 days to 30 or 45 days as needed for essential reasons.
6. Configure Notifications
To stay informed about security issues, configure notification settings:
- Navigate to the Notifications tab in the Imunify360 settings.
- Set the Default admin email to receive all notifications about security events and updates.
Conclusion
By following these steps, you’ve successfully installed and configured Imunify360 on your AlmaLinux server. Regularly monitor and update your security settings through the Imunify360 interface to ensure your server remains secure.