{"id":615,"date":"2023-10-06T07:14:43","date_gmt":"2023-10-06T07:14:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.hostinger.io\/support\/2023\/10\/06\/8450363-hostinger-vps-malware-scanner\/"},"modified":"2026-06-26T06:46:14","modified_gmt":"2026-06-26T06:46:14","slug":"8450363-hostinger-vps-malware-scanner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/support\/8450363-hostinger-vps-malware-scanner\/","title":{"rendered":"Hostinger VPS Malware Scanner"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hostinger offers a robust VPS<\/a><\/b> (Virtual Private Server) hosting platform with various features, including a powerful malware scanner integrated with Monarx<\/b>. This combination allows you to proactively monitor and secure your VPS by detecting, managing, and cleaning compromised and malicious files.<\/p>

In this guide, we’ll walk you through the process of installing the Monarx detect agent on your VPS and explain how to view and manage scan results.<\/p>

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Installing the Malware Scanner enables malware detection and scanning only. Automatic malware cleanup (removal of compromised or malicious files) requires a paid Monarx license. Without a license, you can review scan results and manually handle any detected files on your VPS.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Installing the malware scanner<\/h2>

In your Hostinger account, navigate to the VPS<\/a><\/b> section and click Manage<\/b> on your chosen VPS instance. Then, locate the Security<\/b> tab on the left and select Malware Scanner<\/b>. Once there, click on the banner:\"\"<\/p>

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Finally, click on Install<\/b>:<\/p>

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You won’t be able to manage your VPS while installation is in progress. It may take up to 60 minutes<\/b>.<\/p>

Using the malware scanner<\/h2>

Once the Malware Scanner is successfully installed, go to the VPS management dashboard and then go to Security<\/b> → Malware Scanner<\/b>. Here, you’ll find all the scan results.<\/p>

The dashboard provides an overview of the total scanned files, including their status:<\/p>