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Linux => Server Security & Hardening => Topic started by: sajugovind on January 25, 2014, 11:20:33 am

Title: How to configure leech protection in cPanel
Post by: sajugovind on January 25, 2014, 11:20:33 am
What is leech protection?

When users publicly post their username and password, unauthorized visitors can use their credentials to access secure areas of your web site. This practice is known as leeching.

cPanel provides protection against leeching by limiting the number of times that a user can access a secure area of your web site within a two-hour period. For example, you can limit users to four logins over a two-hour period. If users exceed the login limit, you can redirect them to another URL, send an alert e-mail, or even disable their account.

Enabling leech protection for a directory

To enable leech protection for a directory, follow these steps:

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You can click the folder icon next to the folder name to open the folder.

Disabling leech protection for a directory

To disable leech protection for a directory, follow these steps:

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You can click the folder icon next to the folder name to open the folder.