SiteLock Lite: Free Scan
What is SiteLock Lite?
SiteLock Lite offers a complimentary tool that checks your website for malware by analyzing its sitemap for any signs of infection. It's a free and introductory offering for new Bluehost hosting plans. Protect your website and visitors from hacking attempts, spam, viruses, and malware. SiteLock's automated scanning and removal services ensure website security.
To learn more about SiteLock's value, please see SiteLock: Security for Small Businesses.
What Are the Benefits of SiteLock Lite?
Enjoy the perks that SiteLock Lite offers:
- Avoid Blacklists - The sooner malware is found, the easier it is to remove—and the less likely your site will be blocked or delisted by search platforms.
SiteLock Lite is a free product with great benefits. Still, upgrading to SiteLock Essentials, Prevent, or Prevent Plus will give you additional website security and peace of mind with its additional features.
Features of SiteLock Essentials, Prevent, or Prevent Plus
- Daily Malware Detection Scan
- File Change Monitoring
- Database Malware Removal
- Targeted Attack Blocking
- Malicious Bot Protection
- Reputation Management (business, phone number, spam, SSL, domain, or postal mail verification)
- SiteLock CDN or Web Application Firewall
- PCI Scanning
- CMS Vulnerability Scanning & Patching
FAQs
Q: Will this cause my site to run slowly?
A: SiteLock Lite runs only for 15-20 seconds/day and has no material impact on your website during the scanning period.
Q: Can I cancel the scan?
A: You can cancel the product from your Bluehost account whenever you want.
Q: Is SiteLock a firewall?
A: SiteLock's WAF (Web Application Firewall) shields your website and website applications from cybercriminals and malicious bots, allowing only good visitors and keeping harmful traffic out. Note that this feature is included in SiteLock Prevent or SiteLock Prevent Plus.
Summary
SiteLock Lite helps monitor your website for infections by offering a free scanner that reviews your sitemap for suspicious content. The primary functions of SiteLock Lite are the early detection of malware and the avoidance of blacklists. Upgrading to SiteLock Essentials, Prevent, or Prevent Plus offers additional website security features such as daily malware detection scans, file change monitoring, database malware removal, website application firewalls, and more. SiteLock's WAF shields your website and website applications from cybercriminals and malicious bots.
If you need further assistance, feel free to contact us via Chat or Phone:
- Chat Support - While on our website, you should see a CHAT bubble in the bottom right-hand corner of the page. Click anywhere on the bubble to begin a chat session.
- Phone Support -
- US: 888-401-4678
- International: +1 801-765-9400
You may also refer to our Knowledge Base articles to help answer common questions and guide you through various setup, configuration, and troubleshooting steps.