CPGuard and DirectAdmin: Native Security Integration for Hosting Servers

How CPGuard integrates natively with DirectAdmin and what hosting users gain from this security integration.

How CPGuard Works with DirectAdmin

CPGuard is designed to install and operate directly with DirectAdmin through its plugin system. Once installed, both systems communicate via API, allowing administrators to manage all security from the same dashboard used for hosting management — no SSH or command-line access required for core CPGuard functionality.

• Installs via the DirectAdmin plugin system
• API communication between CPGuard and DirectAdmin
• No SSH required for core security management
• Centralised dashboard for both hosting and security
• Admins see security overview across all accounts simultaneously

Server Administrator View in CPGuard + DirectAdmin

Server administrators see CPGuard as an additional module providing a security overview across all accounts. They can run malware scans, review WAF logs, manage IP blacklists, configure email security, and view all firewall rules from one location — significantly accelerating incident monitoring and response.

• Security overview consolidating all accounts in one place
• Trigger malware scans for any account
• View WAF attack logs in real time
• Manage IP whitelist and blacklist entries
• Configure email security policies per domain

End-User Account View in DirectAdmin

Individual DirectAdmin user accounts typically see security status for their own account only, depending on provider configuration. This generally includes the latest malware scan status, quarantined file count, and a summary of blocked attacks. Some providers allow users to request on-demand scans for their own account.

• View malware scan results for own account
• See quarantined files awaiting review
• Summary of attacks blocked by WAF
• Some providers allow self-service on-demand scans
• No visibility into other accounts on the server

Malware Scanning via DirectAdmin

Administrators can configure scheduled malware scans or run on-demand scans directly from the DirectAdmin panel — choosing to scan the entire server or specific accounts. Results display in the dashboard with full details: detected file names, paths, and options to quarantine or delete.

• Scheduled scans at configured times
• On-demand scans for targeted investigation
• Choose entire server or specific accounts to scan
• Results display with file paths and action options

WAF Configuration in DirectAdmin

CPGuard WAF is managed through the DirectAdmin plugin UI. Administrators can enable or disable rule groups, add whitelist rules for URLs experiencing false positives, and view real-time attack logs. WAF tuning requires no SSH or config file editing.

• Enable or disable WAF rule groups via the UI
• Add whitelist entries for false positive URLs/parameters
• View real-time attack logs
• Export logs for further analysis

Why DirectAdmin Pairs Well with CPGuard

DirectAdmin is a resource-efficient, stable control panel with a significantly lower license cost than cPanel. Providers can invest the savings into security systems like CPGuard — resulting in hosting that is both cost-effective and well-secured, something high-cost cPanel deployments often cannot offer simultaneously.

• DirectAdmin license costs significantly less than cPanel
• Resources saved on panel licensing can fund better security
• Better performance — the panel itself uses less RAM
• High stability with fewer long-term maintenance issues

AsiaGB.com with DirectAdmin and Server Security

AsiaGB.com provides hosting and VPS running DirectAdmin as the primary control panel, alongside server-level security protections, SSD storage, 24-hour Thai-language support, and 99% uptime. Choosing DirectAdmin-based hosting with strong security delivers an easy-to-use, cost-effective panel combined with high-level server protection.

• DirectAdmin is accessible to users of all experience levels
• Server-level security protects all accounts simultaneously
• 24-hour Thai support available when security incidents occur
• SSD storage and 99% uptime for reliable, dependable hosting

Security Checklist for DirectAdmin + CPGuard Users

If you use DirectAdmin hosting with CPGuard, check these points regularly to confirm the system is operating at full effectiveness. Regular reviews help catch issues before they escalate into real security incidents.

• Review malware scan logs weekly for anything unusual
• Check quarantine for files awaiting review decisions
• Review WAF attack logs for repeated attack patterns
• Keep WordPress and all plugins updated (reduces WAF workload)
• Rotate passwords every 6 months — FTP, email, control panel especially
• Check SSL certificate expiry dates proactively