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# Scan for Viruses

||| ℹ️ **Important:** This article applies to our Web and Reseller Hosting packages.
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* [Scan your hosting package for viruses](#3-scan-your-hosting-package-for-viruses)
* [Automatic virus scanning](#3-automatic-virus-scanning)
* [Instructional Video](#3-instructional-video)
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### Scan your hosting package for viruses

1. Log in to https://voorbeeld.cc:2222 (or use [Single Sign-On (SSO)](/en/article/logging-in-to-hosting-package-via-single-sign-on-sso-1biycbb/)).
2. Under **Extra Programs**, click on **cPGuard Security**.
3. Go to the **VIRUS SCANNER** tab and select **MANUAL SCAN** from the menu.
4. Select the path you wish to scan from the dropdown menu.
   
* If you have added multiple domains, multiple paths will be available.

5. Click on **RUN SCAN** to start the virus scan.
   
* Depending on the amount of data, the scan can take from a few minutes to several hours.

6. Review the **scan results** once completed:
   
* Files containing viruses will be listed.
* You can either delete the infected files or quarantine them.

||| ⚠️ **Warning:**

* Be cautious when deleting files, as it may affect your website’s functionality.
* It is recommended to replace infected files with clean, fresh versions where possible.

### Automatic virus scanning

Your hosting package is scanned daily for viruses automatically. The scan results are available through the **cPGuard Security** plug-in. You will also receive an email notification if any viruses are found.

||| ℹ️ **Reminder:** Replace `voorbeeld.cc` with your actual domain name in this guide.
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### 🎦 Instructional Video

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