ImunifyAV is a lightweight, free malware scanner ideal for shared hosting environments. When combined with cPanel, CloudLinux, and LiteSpeed, it provides an efficient security solution without overloading the server.
✅ Requirements
- cPanel installed
- CloudLinux 8 or 9 (or CentOS/AlmaLinux/Rocky Linux)
- LiteSpeed Web Server (optional but supported)
- Root SSH access
🔧 Install ImunifyAV
- SSH into your server as root:
ssh root@your-server-ip- Download the ImunifyAV installer script:
wget https://repo.imunify360.cloudlinux.com/defence360/imav-deploy.sh- Run the installer script:
bash imav-deploy.sh✅ The script will detect cPanel and CloudLinux automatically and integrate ImunifyAV accordingly.
✅ It is fully compatible with LiteSpeed Web Server and CloudLinux CageFS.
💡 Access ImunifyAV in cPanel/WHM
- WHM: Navigate to Home » Plugins » ImunifyAV
- cPanel (for users): ImunifyAV is accessible under the Security section.
🗑️ Uninstall ImunifyAV
- (Re)download the uninstall script (if not already available):
wget https://repo.imunify360.cloudlinux.com/defence360/imav-deploy.sh- Run the script with the uninstall flag:
bash imav-deploy.sh --uninstall📌 This will remove the plugin from both WHM and cPanel interfaces.
📎 Notes
- For more advanced features like real-time scanning, automatic cleanup, or WAF integration, consider upgrading to ImunifyAV+ or Imunify360.
- For optimal performance, ensure LiteSpeed is running with CloudLinux PHP Selector and CageFS properly configured.
📚 Official Docs:
ImunifyAV for cPanel
CloudLinux + Imunify
LiteSpeed + Security Best Practices