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How to disable mod_ruid2 on DirectAdmin server

To disable mod_ruid2 on a DirectAdmin server, follow these steps:

  1. Connect to Your Server:

    Access your server via SSH using a terminal or an SSH client like PuTTY.

  2. Edit Apache Configuration:

    Open the Apache configuration file for editing. The location of this file may vary depending on your server's setup, but common paths are:

    bash
nano /etc/httpd/conf/extra/httpd-includes.conf

or

bash

 

  • nano /etc/httpd/conf/httpd.conf
  • Disable mod_ruid2:

    Add the following line to the configuration file to disable mod_ruid2:

    bash
  • RMode off
  • Save and Exit:

    In Nano, you can save and exit by pressing Ctrl + X, then Y to confirm changes, and Enter to exit.

  • Restart Apache:

    After making the change, restart Apache to apply the configuration:

    bash
  • systemctl restart httpd
  • Verify:

    Verify that mod_ruid2 is disabled by checking the Apache modules:

    bash

 

  1. httpd -M | grep ruid

    If you don't see any output related to mod_ruid2, then it has been successfully disabled.

Remember to always back up your configuration files before making any significant changes. This way, you can easily restore them if anything goes wrong.

Additionally, please note that disabling mod_ruid2 might have implications on server security and performance, so make sure you understand the consequences of this action for your specific use case.

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