ModSecurity is a web application firewall (WAF) that helps protect your website from attacks. This tutorial will guide you through enabling and configuring ModSecurity in Voltic Host Web Panel.
📌 Prerequisites
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A web hosting account with Voltic Host.
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Access to Voltic Host Web Panel.
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A website hosted on your Voltic Host server.
1️⃣ Enabling ModSecurity for Your Website
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Log in to Voltic Host Web Panel.
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Click on Web in the top menu to open the website management section.
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Find your domain name in the list and click the Edit (pencil icon).
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Scroll down to the Advanced Options section.
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Find the ModSecurity setting and check the box Enable ModSecurity.
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Click Save to apply the changes.
✅ ModSecurity is now enabled for your website!
2️⃣ Configuring ModSecurity Rules
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In Voltic Host Web Panel, go to the Web section again.
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Click Edit (pencil icon) next to your domain name.
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Scroll down to ModSecurity Rules.
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Choose a rule set:
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OWASP Core Rule Set (Recommended for general protection).
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Custom Rules (For advanced users who need specific security rules).
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Click Save to apply the selected rule set.
✅ Your ModSecurity rules have been configured!
3️⃣ Checking ModSecurity Logs
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In Voltic Host Web Panel, click on Logs in the top menu.
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Select your domain from the list.
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Look for ModSecurity logs to see blocked requests and security alerts.
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If a legitimate request is being blocked, you can whitelist the rule ID in ModSecurity Rules.
✅ You are now monitoring ModSecurity logs for potential threats!
🎉 Conclusion
You have successfully enabled and configured ModSecurity in Voltic Host Web Panel! Your website is now better protected against malicious attacks.
For more assistance, contact Voltic Host Support. 🚀