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Use MainWP Extensions for Jetpack Protect and Scan

Scan and fix multiple WordPress websites from a centralized dashboard, combining the power of Jetpack and MainWP.

This article is only for customers using MainWP alongside Jetpack. If you’re not using MainWP, please see our general documentation about Jetpack Scan.

Screenshot of the MainWP dashboard (a third-party plugin). It is connected to Jetpack Protect, and there are several websites listed with details about number of plugins, themes, last check date, and the Jetpack connection.

The Jetpack Protect Extension for MainWP

To use the Jetpack Protect Extension for MainWP, you must have the Jetpack Protect plugin installed on your websites which use MainWP.

  1. From your MainWP Dashboard, navigate to Extensions, and enable “Jetpack Protect”.
  2. Click Jetpack Protect under Extensions; it will show you a list of websites with the Jetpack Protect plugin installed.
  3. Click on a Vulnerability icon; it will take you to the vulnerability details and guide how to fix them.

Note that Jetpack Protect automatically scans your sites once per day. This means that after resolving vulnerability issues, it can take up to 24 hours before the extension reflects changes.

The Jetpack Scan Extension for MainWP

To use the Jetpack Scan Extension for MainWP, you must have the Jetpack plugin installed on your websites on MainWP.

  1. From your MainWP Dashboard, navigate to Extensions, and enable “Jetpack Scan”.
  2. Click Jetpack Scan under Extensions, navigate to Add App and follow the on-screen instructions.
  3. Once done, navigate to Overview to see a list of all Jetpack Scan-connected sites.
  4. The Threats screen shows the Vulnerabilities, related details, and how to fix them.

Manage your WordPress websites with MainWP, and ensure their security by leveraging the power of Jetpack Protect and Jetpack Scan.

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