Question 1

Modular DS Security Releases: Modular Connector 2.6.0 and 2.5.2

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|| UPDATE: Version 2.6.0 of the Modular DS plugin (Modular Connector), released on January 16, 2026, includes an important security fix addressing an additional exploit path identified as part of the ongoing investigation of the January 14 incident.

Version 2.5.2 of the Modular DS Connector plugin, released on January 14, 2026, includes an important security fix addressing a critical vulnerability.

We strongly recommend that all Modular DS installations ensure they are running the latest version as soon as possible and complete the following actions.

Recommended actions

To fully secure your sites, please carefully follow the steps below.

1. Update Modular Connector to version 2.6.0 (REQUIRED)

This step is mandatory.

From Modular DS:

Check for updates in the Modular DS dashboard
If the update does not appear, click the “Reload” button in the updater
Some sites may take a few minutes to detect the update. Updates were forced for all sites.

From WordPress admin:

Go to Plugins → Installed Plugins
Look for the Modular Connector update notification (if you are using white labeling, look for the custom plugin name you configured)
Click “Update Now"

Via WP-CLI

wp plugin update modular-connector

2. Review potential indicators of compromise (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED)

After updating the plugin:

Review your server access logs for suspicious requests, such as a

Question 2

Error connecting a website to Modular

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Have you encountered an error message when trying to connect your website to Modular? Don't worry, we are here to fix it. Below, you will find the most common causes of this issue and how to fix it in order to establish the connection correctly.

Connection error

Check these key points:

Correct URL: Make sure you have entered the public url of your website correctly in the first step of the connection. Not the administration url, but the url that the user sees when he enters the website.
PHP version: Modular can only connect to websites whose server is running PHP version equal to or higher than PHP 7.4. This is for security reasons only, as earlier versions have been deprecated and are therefore obsolete, as you can see here.
WordPress version: If your site uses a WordPress version prior to 5.6, you will need to upgrade. Security is our priority.
Modular Connector Plugin: Make sure you have the latest version of the plugin installed. Download it from this link.
Blocking by country: In order for the connection between your website and the Modular DS panel to be established, you must allow connections from Ireland, in case you block traffic by country.
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Question 3

How to add a website to the Modular panel

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In this article we are going to look at the different options to securely connect your website to the Modular control panel.

From where to add your website to Modular?

If you have just registered in the tool you will find two buttons to add a new website.

One in the center of the Modular main screen and one at the top:

Add website

If you have already added websites before, you will only see the top button above your websites.

How to add a website to Modular

Next we are going to see the different steps you must follow to connect a website to Modular once you have clicked on one of the buttons above.

1. Enter the basic data of the website

Here you can see an example of correct data:

Connect website

2. Establish the connection

There are two options to connect your websites to the tool. One, by manually adding the connector plugin to your website and the other by letting us do it automatically.

Automatic connection

To allow us to make the connection automatically, you will have t

Question 4

My website appears as down (Uptime) and I have the Bot Fight Mode active in Cloudflare

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If Modular detects your website as down continuously and you have Cloudflare's Bot Fight Mode enabled, we offer two solutions to solve this issue.

1. Add an exception for verified bots

The Modular bot is verified and recognized by Cloudflare. This allows you to easily add an exception to allow its access and ensure that Modular's Uptime Monitor works properly.

Steps to Add Exception:

Access “Security” > “WAF” in your Cloudflare dashboard.
Select “Add Exception”.
Name the exception descriptively and in the field menu, choose the “Known Bots” option.
Implement the changes and wait between 2 and 30 minutes, depending on the configuration of your Uptime Monitor. After this period, the monitor should recognize your website as operational.

2. Enable Modular IPs

If the first solution does not solve the problem, you can try to directly enable Modular IPs in Cloudflare.

Steps to Enable IPs:

In your Cloudflare dashboard, go to “Security” > “WAF” and then “Tools”. ![Cloudflare WAF tools](https://sto

Question 5

How to restore Modular backups

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If you need to recover a backup generated by Modular DS, here is a step-by-step guide to restore the two main components of a backup: the database and the files.

You will be able to do it either from the Modular DS panel itself or from other well-known tools such as phpMyAdmin for the database or cPanel/Plesk for the files.

Full restoration from Modular DS

Now you can restore a full backup directly from Modular DS, without the need for external tools. Ideal for recovering your website quickly when something goes wrong or you simply want to return to a previous state.

To do so, just follow these simple steps:

1. Restore configuration

Access the backup section of your website and go to the “Restoration” tab.

Restoration configuration Once inside, add your server's FTP or SFTP credentials or select a server you have previously added. This will allow Modular DS to upload the necessary files.

FTP/SFTP credentials Then, also add the database credentials of the database you want to restore.

Database credentials Click on save.

2. Restore backup

Go back to the backup list of that website and se

Question 6

WordPress plugins incompatible with Modular

Accepted Answer

All In One WP Security

If you have the All In One WP Security plugin activated on your website, there is a small adjustment you need to make to ensure that Modular runs smoothly. Don't worry, it's quick and easy.

1. Go to the Firewall: Within All In One WP Security, navigate to the Firewall section.

2. Disable the 6G firewall protection option: Go to the "6G Firewall Rules" tab and make sure the 6G firewall protection it is disabled. This is vital to avoid conflicts with Modular.

All In One WP Security configuration

Do you know of other incompatible plugins?

So far, All In One WP Security is the only one we have identified that requires a specific adjustment to work seamlessly with Modular. But the WordPress world is vast, and we are always looking to improve compatibility.

If you have noticed that any other plugin does not get along well with Modular, we would love to hear about it! Feel free to share your experience by sending us a message at support@modulards.com.

Thank you for being part of this community and helping us improve day by day!

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