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How to Deploy Patchman on Modern Linux OSes Using the ImunifyAV+ Agent

Written by Vladimir Markevich | Dec 20, 2025 12:29:41 AM


If you're moving to a newer Linux OS and notice you can't deploy the Patchman agent, this guide is for you.

We've released a new version of Patchman that comes bundled in with ImunifyAV+. This significant upgrade allows our customers with a Patchman CLEAN license to migrate and enhance the security of their servers.

ImunifyAV+ offers malware scanning and automated cleanup capabilities, adding another layer of protection to safeguard your servers against threats.

OS support

This new deployment method is supported on the following operating systems:

  • CentOS/RHEL: Versions 7, 8, 9
  • CloudLinux OS: Versions 7, 8, 9
  • Ubuntu: Versions 16.04 (LTS only), 18.04, 20.04 (LTS), 22.04, and 24.04
  • Debian: Versions 9 (up to Imunify v6.11), 10 (requires buster-backports), 11, 12, and 13
  • AlmaLinux: Versions 8, 9, 10
  • Rocky Linux: Versions 8, 9

Important note before you start

After migration of an existing server, you cannot restore files from quarantine. Plan accordingly before switching a server.

Deployment Option A: Migrate an existing Patchman server

  1. Download the ImunifyAV+ deployment script:

wget https://repo.imunify360.cloudlinux.com/defence360/imav-deploy.sh -O imav-deploy.sh

  1. Run the migration:
bash imav-deploy.sh --migrate-patchman

Deployment Option B: Install Patchman from scratch on a new server

  1. Download the ImunifyAV+ deployment script:

wget https://repo.imunify360.cloudlinux.com/defence360/imav-deploy.sh -O imav-deploy.sh

  1. Install ImunifyAV+:

bash imav-deploy.sh

  1. Install Patchman components:

imunify-antivirus patchman install

  1. Register your Patchman license key:

imunify-antivirus patchman register '<regkey>'

  1. Enable Patchman in the configuration:

imunify-antivirus config update '{"PATCHMAN": {"enable": true}}'For custom integrations, use standalone mode

If you have custom integrations, ensure the standalone Imunify config is set before the installation or migration process. You can find more details about installing ImunifyAV+ in standalone mode in our documentation.

Need help?

If you run into an issue during the migration or installation process, please contact our support team.
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