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How to Use cPanel Security Advisor

Security Advisor scans your account and gives a prioritised checklist of security improvements — a great periodic health check.

Step-by-step

  1. Open Security → Security Advisor in cPanel.
  2. Let it run its scan — it checks SSL, software versions, settings and more.
  3. Read the colour-coded results — red items are urgent, yellow are recommended, grey are informational.
  4. Address red items first — common ones include missing SSL (AutoSSL) or 2FA not enabled (2FA).
  5. Work through yellow items as time allows for extra hardening.
  6. Re-run periodically — monthly is a good cadence — to keep your account secure as things change.

💡 Good to know

  • Some advisories are server-level and managed by EconomicalHost — focus on the account-level items you control.
  • Enabling 2FA and forcing HTTPS clears two of the most common warnings.
  • Treat Security Advisor as a checklist, not a one-time task.