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Whitelist files and folders

Learn how to whitelist safe files and folders in Malware Scanner results using the Whitelist button or functions.php filter to avoid future false positives.

If the scanner provides results that are not accurate you can filter out any results that you think are safe.

There are two methods. First you can use the button next to each result named “Whitelist”. clicking this button will whitelist this file for the next scan.

Issues found - Whitelist files in malware scanner

You need to click OK to confirm you want to whitelist this file.

Are you sure you want tot whitelist this file?

Whitelist via functions.php

You can also put custom code in your child theme’s functions.php file or another custom plugin.

Read more how to use the securityninja_whitelist filter to whitelist files for the Malware scanner.

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