Navigating the Domain Security Tab

The Security tab in the Domains Section of the Account Manager has been improved to provide new security management features.

Beyond keeping your information private and preventing identity theft and fraud, we scan for malware and monitor blacklists as we send you immediate alerts if critical domain statuses change.

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• SMS Security Alerts
• SiteLock
• Summary

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SMS Security Alerts Section

Real-time alerting keeps you aware of critical changes to your account or domain so you can take quick, corrective action. You can receive an SMS alert each time there is a change on the following:

• Domain Privacy
• Transfer Lock Status
• Advanced DNS Records
• Domain Contact Information

Follow the steps below for the following:

• Setup SMS Alerts
• Change Phone Number
• Remove SMS Security Alerts

Setup SMS Alerts

Follow the instructions below to set up the alerts.

1. Log in to your Bluehost Account Manager.
2. Click the Domains from the left navigation menu.
   
3. Select the Security tab.
   
4. Toggle the SMS SECURITY ALERTS to On.
   
5. Click Manage.
   
6. Select the services you want to receive an alert with, then click SAVE.
   

Change Phone Number

Follow the steps below if you want to receive the notifications from a different phone number.

1. Click Manage under the SMS SECURITY ALERTS.
   
2. Then, click CHANGE under Your alerts are being sent to:
   
   
3. Put in the new phone number, and click NEXT.
   

Remove Security Alerts

Follow the below steps if the customer wants to remove alerts for a specific service.

1. Click Manage under the SMS Security Alerts section.
   
2. Uncheck the service you want to remove the notifications.
   
3. Click SAVE.
   

SiteLock Section

The SiteLock section allows you to manage their SiteLock service quickly.

1. Turning SiteLock Scanning On or Off - You can easily toggle the SiteLock scanner On or Off.
   

   Note: It is highly recommended that you always leave it ON. 

2. Manage SiteLock: You can quickly manage their SiteLock service by clicking the Manage link.
   

   Note: Please visit the Getting Started: How to Access and Use SiteLock
   article to learn more about navigating the SiteLock dashboard.

3. You also have the option to upgrade their SiteLock plan by clicking the Upgrade Plan link.
   

Summary

The Domains Section of the Account Manager now features an upgraded Security tab designed to improve security management. Enhancements include SMS Security Alerts that inform users about significant changes, such as updates to domain privacy, transfer lock status, advanced DNS records, and contact details.