Does cPanel support CSF Installations?

Question

Does cPanel support CSF Installations?

Answer

Warning: Way to the Web Ltd. (the company behind ConfigServer) announced it has permanently closed as of August 31, 2025; however, its free scripts remain available under the GPLv3 license.

You can install CSF on a cPanel server, but cPanel Support does not provide direct assistance with configuring your firewall settings. You can find the most up-to-date installation instructions for installing CSF here:

How to Install ConfigServer Security & Firewall (CSF)

Starting on Feb 18, 2026, cPanel has committed to maintaining a fork of CSF to ensure it receives necessary security and stability updates. You can read more about the updates here:

cPanel will provide its own fork of CSF starting Feb 18, 2026