Look, the CPGuard web interface is clean and user-friendly. But if you\u2019re a sysadmin, or you\u2019re juggling a bunch of servers, the CLI gives you the kind of fast, direct control you need. With it, you can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– Check malware scans as they happen<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– Manage quarantined files<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– Update malware definitions and rules<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– Restart services<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– Check your system\u2019s status in seconds<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And if you\u2019re into scripting or automation, the CLI is a must.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Getting Started<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Once you\u2019ve installed CPGuard, fire up the CLI with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
cpguard<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You\u2019ll see a list of available subcommands. Or tack on the help flag to see more options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
cpguard –help<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You\u2019ll get something like this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Usage: cpguard [options] [command]<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
-v, –version Show version<\/p>\n\n\n\n
-h, –help Show help message<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Commands:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
scan Scan files or directories<\/p>\n\n\n\n
quarantine Manage quarantined files<\/p>\n\n\n\n
update Update definitions<\/p>\n\n\n\n
status Check CPGuard service status<\/p>\n\n\n\n
logs View scan and activity logs<\/p>\n\n\n\n
license Manage license<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Now, let\u2019s break down the commands you\u2019ll actually use day to day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Checking Service Status<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Want to see if CPGuard is running? Easy:<\/p>\n\n\n\n cpguard status<\/p>\n\n\n\n You\u2019ll get the current status of the CPGuard daemon and related services. If it says \u201cactive\u201d or \u201crunning,\u201d you\u2019re all set.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2. Running a Malware Scan<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Malware scanning is the heart of CPGuard. To kick off a scan for a directory or file, just do:<\/p>\n\n\n\n cpguard scan \/home\/username\/public_html<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can customize the scan with flags:<\/p>\n\n\n\n –quick Run a fast scan that uses fewer resources<\/p>\n\n\n\n –full Dig deep\u2014scan every file<\/p>\n\n\n\n –path=\/path\/to\/dir Point it to a specific directory<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n During or after the scan, CPGuard will flag any suspicious or infected files, and if you\u2019ve set it up that way, quarantine them automatically.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n 3. Managing Quarantined Files<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Found something nasty? CPGuard throws it into quarantine. To see what\u2019s locked away:<\/p>\n\n\n\n cpguard quarantine list<\/p>\n\n\n\n Want to restore a file from quarantine?<\/p>\n\n\n\n cpguard quarantine restore <filename><\/p>\n\n\n\n Ready to get rid of something for good?<\/p>\n\n\n\n cpguard quarantine delete <filename><\/p>\n\n\n\n Always double-check before deleting\u2014sometimes a harmless file gets flagged by accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 4. Updating Signatures and Definitions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Security tools are only as good as their latest updates. To make sure your definitions are fresh:<\/p>\n\n\n\n cpguard update<\/p>\n\n\n\n This pulls down the newest definitions and rules from CPGuard\u2019s servers. Set it up with a cron job and you\u2019ll never worry about falling behind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 5. Viewing Logs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n When stuff goes sideways, logs are where you look. To check recent scan or activity logs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n cpguard logs<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can filter by category or severity. That way, you see when scans ran, what got detected, or if an update failed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Want to dig in deeper? All logs are stored here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \/usr\/local\/cpguard\/logs\/<\/p>\n\n\n\n Check them out manually, or watch them live:<\/p>\n\n\n\n tail -f \/usr\/local\/cpguard\/logs\/scan.log<\/p>\n\n\n\n 6. License Management<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Need to check your license?<\/p>\n\n\n\n cpguard license<\/p>\n\n\n\n You\u2019ll see your license key, when it expires, and its status. Got a new key? Update it like this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n cpguard license –update <your_license_key><\/p>\n\n\n\n Keeps your install running without any interruptions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Wrapping Up<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n That\u2019s your starter kit for the CPGuard CLI. It\u2019s fast, flexible, and made for admins who want hands-on control<\/a>\u2014no web panel required. Also, experts at SupportPRO are just a click <\/a>away for any assistance <\/a>you may need with CPGuard<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Facing issues? <\/p>\n\n\n\n Our technical support
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