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How to Set up Vulnerability Shield Pro with xCloud

Vulnerability Shield Pro is a powerful add on for xCloud, powered by Patchstack for just $5/month. The add on is designed to strengthen your WordPress website’s security by actively scanning for vulnerabilities.

xCloud provides a free vulnerability scanner that regularly scans your WordPress site for known vulnerabilities, helping to keep your website secure. While the free scanner notifies you about the vulnerabilities, on the other hand, upgrading to Vulnerability Shield Pro gives you faster alerts and ensures you stay ahead of emerging vulnerabilities. 

What You Get with Vulnerability Shield Pro #

Vulnerability Shield Pro is a proactive, intelligent defense system tailored for your websites on xCloud. It continuously scans your plugins, themes, and core files for known vulnerabilities and applies automated virtual patches using lightweight, non-intrusive firewall rules. This ensures that even unpatched plugins won’t leave your site exposed. The system is designed with performance in mind, providing maximum protection without slowing down your website.

You also gain real-time monitoring of active exploit attempts and up to 48-hour early vulnerability detection, giving you a crucial advantage by identifying risks before they are publicly known. By investing in this advanced protection, you’re ensuring your website stays a step ahead in an evolving threat landscape.

Follow the steps to set up Vulnerability Shield Pro to ensure your site remains protected from vulnerabilities.

Step 1: Access the Site and Navigate to Vulnerability Scan #

To begin, go to your website dashboard in xCloud. Once inside, find ‘WordPress’ from the sidebar and click on it. From the WordPress menu, select ‘Vulnerability Scan‘. This will direct you to the section where you can manage and monitor the security status of your site.

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Step 2: Upgrade to Vulnerability Shield Pro #

If your site has not yet been upgraded to Pro, or if you have not purchased the Vulnerability Shield Pro add-on, you will see a notice prompting you to upgrade. 

Click on the ‘Upgrade to Pro’ button to start the process. You will be informed that the price is โ€˜$5 per monthโ€™ for each site. Review your payment details carefully and then click the โ€˜Pay Nowโ€™ button. Once the payment is successful, the Vulnerability Shield Pro will be immediately purchased and activated on your site.

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Step 3: Scan for Vulnerabilities #

After activating Vulnerability Shield Pro, return to the dashboard and click the ‘Refresh‘ button. This will initiate a vulnerability scan on your website. The scanner will search for any known vulnerabilities and display a list of results. 

You can review each vulnerability in detail by clicking on the individual entries to see more information, including suggested remediation steps.

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Managing Your Patchstack Subscription #

To manage your Patchstack subscription, navigate to ‘Team Settings‘ within your account. Then head over to ‘Subscriptions‘ and click on ‘Patchstack Subscription‘. Here, you will find an overview of all active subscriptions across your sites. If needed, you can cancel any subscription at any time by following the provided options.

How to Set up Vulnerability Shield Pro with xCloud

And thatโ€™s it, this is how easily you can upgrade to Vulnerability Shield PRO and act before they are exploited. Regular monitoring and managing your subscription ensures your site remains protected and up-to-date against emerging security threats.

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Updated on May 5, 2025

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