Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks can pose a significant threat to web servers and lead to service interruptions. In this article, you will learn how to prevent DDoS attacks using Config Server Security & Firewall with WHM root access. Config Server Security & Firewall is a powerful tool that can help protect your server from malicious traffic.

Step 1: Log in to WHM with Root Access

The first step is to log in to WHM with root access. Root access provides you with full control over all server settings, which is necessary for implementing security measures.

1. Log in to WHM using your root username and password.

Step 2: Open the Config Server Security & Firewall Plugin

To provide protection against DDoS attacks, we will use the Config Server Security & Firewall plugin. Here's how to open this plugin:

1. Click on "Plugins" in the left-hand menu.
2. Then, locate and click on "Config Server Security & Firewall."

Step 3: Access Firewall Configuration

Once you've opened the Config Server Security & Firewall plugin, you will be presented with a range of security settings. We need to configure connection tracking settings to prevent DDoS attacks.

1. Click on "Firewall Configuration" in the menu.

Step 4: Configure Connection Tracking Settings

Configuring connection tracking settings determines how your server handles incoming and outgoing connections. Here's how to change these settings:

1. Select the dropdown menu under "Connection Tracking."
2. Set CT_LIMIT to 100. This represents the maximum number of connections from the same IP address that will be limited.
3. To save the changes, click the "Change" button at the bottom of the page.

You have now configured the necessary settings with Config Server Security & Firewall to protect against DDoS attacks.

By following these steps, you can keep your server safer from DDoS attacks. Utilizing powerful tools like Config Server Security & Firewall can enhance the security of your website and server.