---
title: "Install Monarx"
method: POST
path: "/api/vps/v1/virtual-machines/{virtualMachineId}/monarx"
tags: ["VPS: Malware scanner"]
---

# Install Monarx

`POST /api/vps/v1/virtual-machines/{virtualMachineId}/monarx`

Install the Monarx malware scanner on a specified virtual machine.

[Monarx](https://www.monarx.com/) is a security tool designed to detect and
prevent malware infections on virtual machines. By installing Monarx, users
can enhance the security of their virtual machines, ensuring that they are
protected against malicious software.

Use this endpoint to enable malware protection on VPS instances.

## Path parameters

- `virtualMachineId` integer, required

## Response `200`

Success response

- VPSV1ActionActionResource
  - `id` integer — Action ID
  - `name` string — Action name
  - `state` 'success' | 'error' | 'delayed' | 'sent' | 'created' — Action state
  - `created_at` string, date-time
  - `updated_at` string, date-time

## Other responses

- `401` — Unauthenticated response
- `422` — Validation error response
- `500` — Error response

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