How to Upgrade Bluehost Malware Protection

Malware—short for malicious software—is any harmful code designed to infiltrate or damage your website. It can lead to data breaches, compromised customer trust, and website downtime. Because of these risks, website security is critical for every site owner. For a comprehensive overview of why securing your website matters, as well as the features and benefits of Bluehost Malware Protection plans, be sure to read our detailed Keep Your Website Secure with Bluehost Malware Protection article.

This article discusses the following topics:

• Bluehost Malware Protection Plans
• How to Upgrade Your Bluehost Malware Protection
• Summary
• Related Articles

Bluehost Malware Protection Plans

Bluehost offers a range of paid malware protection plans to suit different levels of security needs:

• Malware Scan & Clean: This basic plan provides regular scanning to detect malware infections and prompt cleanup to safeguard your site.
• AI Malware Defense: This advanced service leverages artificial intelligence to proactively detect and block malware threats in real time before they harm your website.
• Bluehost Complete Security: This premium package includes all features of Malware Scan & Clean and AI Malware Defense, along with additional comprehensive security tools to provide full-spectrum protection.

How to Upgrade Your Bluehost Malware Protection

1. Log in to your Bluehost Portal.
2. In the left-hand menu, click Websites.
3. Click the Manage button located next to the website you want to manage.

   
    

4. Select Security from the horizontal menu. Click Manage in Bluehost Malware Protection.

   
    

5. Click Upgrade in the Bluehost Malware Protection window.

   
    

   The Upgrade Plan button will be available in the Overview tab if your site is infected.

   
    

6. Select the following on the next page:
   1. Select a Domain: the domain where you want to apply the Bluehost Complete Security plan.
   2. Terms: you can select 1, 2, or 3 years.
   3. Buy Now

      
       

7. You'll receive an order confirmation once the upgrade is successful.

   
    

Upgrading to a paid malware protection plan is a proactive step towards ensuring your website stays secure against ever-evolving online threats. This investment helps maintain your site’s integrity and protects your visitors’ experience.

Summary

Protecting your website from malware threats is of great importance to maintain the integrity of your website. Bluehost provides several paid options for website security, which are meant to cater to various security requirements, ranging from simple scanning and cleaning to advanced AI-based security and security suites. These security options are applicable to websites that are hosted with Bluehost, and these security options need to be bought separately if you are looking to secure more domains using the Bluehost Complete Security option. It is easy to upgrade security using the Bluehost Portal.