Enable and manage DreamShield

DreamHost offers a paid security service called DreamShield that you can enable through the panel. DreamShield allows you to scan your website for malware and includes the following:

• The DreamShield Website Security service is an add-on that you can use on any domain (or subdomain) you like to ensure it is free of malicious code that could potentially compromise sensitive information.
• When you add DreamShield, it immediately runs a scan on your site and will automatically scan it on a daily basis after that.
• You are notified via email if DreamShield finds any issues. Your panel also displays this information.
• If the site is clean, your panel shows this information. An email is also sent that lets you know your site is clean.

You can also review DreamShield's terms and notices for more information.

How to add or remove DreamShield

You can add or remove DreamShield in the panel by following these simple steps.

1. Navigate to the Manage Websites page.
2. Open the DreamShield Website Security page by selecting the following:
   • If in Grid view, click the 'vertical 3 dots' button under your domain. From the popout menu, click the Website Security link.
   • If in List view, click the 'vertical 3 dots' button to the right of your domain. From the popout menu, click the Website Security link.

     The DreamShield dashboard page opens.

3. Select either the Monthly or Yearly Plan and click the Add to Cart button.
4. Click the Checkout Now button
5. Review the order details, and click the Submit Order button when finished. If needed, you can return to the DreamShield dashboard page later and click the Complete Order button when you're ready.
   

   DreamShield is installed and scans your site. The results are displayed when the scan completes.

You can also add DreamShield when you initially sign up for a DreamHost account. See this article for further information.

1. Navigate to the Manage Websites page.
2. Open the DreamShield Website Security page by selecting the following:
   • If in Grid view, click the 'vertical 3 dots' button under your domain. From the popout menu, click the Website Security link.
   • If in List view, click the 'vertical 3 dots' button to the right of your domain. From the popout menu, click the Website Security link.

     The Security tab opens.

3. Click the Manage Your Plan button.
4. Under Active Plans, click the Manage button on the DreamShield row.
5. Under Cancel Plan, click the Start Cancellation button and then click the Cancel Plan button.

When DreamShield completes a scan of your website, it emails you the results and any issues found. The email also provides appropriate next steps (including links) to correct any intrusions or other threats.

Here are a few additional links to help you address any issues in the event that DreamShield detects any problems on your website:

• Hacked Sites category page
• Updating website applications

After you've cleaned your site of any compromised code, you may want to confirm that it's now secure.

DreamShield runs once per day, so it will automatically inform you of any issues the next time it runs. However, if you'd like an immediate scan, please submit a support ticket with the topic set to Abuse/Security, who will then scan it for you.