CSF Is Closing Down!

[Skhilled]

I just found out about this a little while ago. Les and I have use it for 15+ years...and without any problems. Here's the announcement:

https://configserver.com/configserver-security-and-firewall/

Here's a migration guide someone wrote to help:

https://github.com/centminmod/configserver-scripts/blob/main/README-gpl-csf.md

Here's something else posted at cPanel on how to disable auto-running updates. You can also read the rest of the thread, if needed:

https://support.cpanel.net/hc/en-us/community/posts/33828230135831/comments/34558088486807

And someone has gone the extra mile and forked it and will keep it updated:

https://github.com/Aetherinox/csf-firewall

[Oldiesmann]

I haven't used CSF in years since I switched from cPanel to Plesk years ago. Plesk has its own firewall and uses fail2ban for IP banning.

[Neša]

I use it on this server, I think cpanel might also do something with the scripts
https://github.com/cpanel/waytotheweb-scripts

original repo https://github.com/waytotheweb/scripts

[Skhilled]

I use it on this server, I think cpanel might also do something with the scripts
https://github.com/cpanel/waytotheweb-scripts

original repo https://github.com/waytotheweb/scripts

Yes, I saw that too. Decisions, decisions... 

[Neša]

I'll keep an eye out on what is happening.
I've update to version 15, the auto update has stopped so if someone hijacks the old domain I won't be downloading malware on the server.

[Skhilled]

It's sad because Lesmond and I have played with almost every firewall at one time or another testing them on servers. And, I have always thought that was the best one!

[Oldiesmann]

Apparently it's free/Open Source now (at least the free version of CSF - I don't know what features the premium version added that the free version didn't have). https://github.com/centminmod/configserver-scripts/blob/main/README-gpl-csf.md

[Skhilled]

Yes, I'm glad of that.

You can see the announcement on their homepage about their paid and free versions.

https://configserver.com/

[Skhilled]

Ok, I've been a busy boy lately.  Today I've found out that the following link below seems to be the best bet and you can use it without disabling or uninstalling your original CSF version. Just install updates on top of the orig   :

https://github.com/Aetherinox/csf-firewall

Their discussion channel on Discord is the best place to go for answers, if needed:

https://github.com/Aetherinox/csf-firewall/discussions/31

They also have a status page for their server:

https://status.configserver.dev/status/services