# \#clamav **URL:** https://help.nextcloud.com/tag/clamav/205.md [Latest](https://help.nextcloud.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://help.nextcloud.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://help.nextcloud.com/tags.md) --- ## [Configuration of ClamAV (Daemon - socket): Permission denied (code 13)](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/configuration-of-clamav-daemon-socket-permission-denied-code-13/238542)
**Author:** [@l.koutny](https://help.nextcloud.com/u/l.koutny)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2026, 4:11pm UTC](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/configuration-of-clamav-daemon-socket-permission-denied-code-13/238542 "2026-01-20T16:11:11Z")
▶ Support intro Some or all of the below information will be requested if it isn’t supplied; for fastest response please provide as much as you can. :heart: The Basics Nextcloud Server version (e.g., 29.x.x): Nextcloud… --- ## [Issue with CLAMAV](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/issue-with-clamav/233123)
**Author:** [@EGU973002022](https://help.nextcloud.com/u/EGU973002022)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2025, 6:29pm UTC](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/issue-with-clamav/233123 "2025-09-29T18:29:11Z")
▶ Support intro Some or all of the below information will be requested if it isn’t supplied; for fastest response please provide as much as you can. :heart: The Basics Nextcloud Server version (e.g., 29.x.x): Snap vers… --- ## [files\_antivirus Can not open for reading Error thrown for every File on the cloud.](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/files-antivirus-can-not-open-for-reading-error-thrown-for-every-file-on-the-cloud/217852)
**Author:** [@ProgrammingPenguin](https://help.nextcloud.com/u/ProgrammingPenguin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2025, 2:57pm UTC](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/files-antivirus-can-not-open-for-reading-error-thrown-for-every-file-on-the-cloud/217852 "2025-02-19T14:57:25Z")
Hi, I recently reinstalled nextcloud after my old server died. This time opted for an AIO installation and the transfer of the data from the old server worked nicely. The problem i’m facing now is with the files\_antiv… --- ## [NC Docker on UNRAID - NC Office WOPI Host Setting Not Available](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/nc-docker-on-unraid-nc-office-wopi-host-setting-not-available/217304)
**Author:** [@Zoneo](https://help.nextcloud.com/u/Zoneo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2025, 7:26am UTC](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/nc-docker-on-unraid-nc-office-wopi-host-setting-not-available/217304 "2025-02-12T07:26:53Z")
Hi Everyone, First time posting on this forum, so if I have left out any information, please let me know I’ll be happy to update the post. I set up a NC instance on my UNRAID server several months ago, and have been mo… --- ## [ClamAV preventing large uploads](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/clamav-preventing-large-uploads/215133)
**Author:** [@frenzybiscuit](https://help.nextcloud.com/u/frenzybiscuit)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2025, 8:52am UTC](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/clamav-preventing-large-uploads/215133 "2025-01-21T08:52:04Z")
When using clamav on a baremetal install, it prevents large uploads on NextCloud (they error out or never finish uploading). Is there a way to fix this without disabling ClamAV? --- ## [ClaimAV blocks nextcloud access ](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/claimav-blocks-nextcloud-access/212389)
**Author:** [@Emerald78](https://help.nextcloud.com/u/Emerald78)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2024, 9:14am UTC](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/claimav-blocks-nextcloud-access/212389 "2024-12-11T09:14:35Z")
The Basics Nextcloud Server version (e.g., 29.x.x): 30.0 Operating system and version (e.g., Ubuntu 24.04): Docker Reverse proxy and version \_(e.g. nginx 1.27.2) nginx proxy manager 2.12.2 PHP version (e.g, 8.3… --- ## [Nextcloud Snap Installation ClamAV findet Socket nicht](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/nextcloud-snap-installation-clamav-findet-socket-nicht/178272)
**Author:** [@Postfix](https://help.nextcloud.com/u/Postfix)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2024, 12:56pm UTC](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/nextcloud-snap-installation-clamav-findet-socket-nicht/178272 "2024-10-23T12:56:49Z")
Hallo liebe Community, ich habe auf einem Ubuntu 22.04 per SNAP-Installation die Nextcloud installiert. Jedoch bekomme ich ClamAV nicht korrekt zum laufen. Fehler: Cannot connect to “/var/run/clamav/clamd.ctl”: Permi… --- ## [Errors in Nextcloudaio Log I think related to CLAMav](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/errors-in-nextcloudaio-log-i-think-related-to-clamav/195231)
**Author:** [@Acers](https://help.nextcloud.com/u/Acers)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2024, 6:26am UTC](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/errors-in-nextcloudaio-log-i-think-related-to-clamav/195231 "2024-06-15T06:26:16Z")
Support introSorry to hear you’re facing problems :slightly\_frowning\_face: help.nextcloud.com is for home/non-enterprise users. If you’re running a business, paid support can be accessed via portal.nextcloud.com where … --- ## [Not Checked. Socket timed out while scanning File](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/not-checked-socket-timed-out-while-scanning-file/192987)
**Author:** [@christosv](https://help.nextcloud.com/u/christosv)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2024, 7:22am UTC](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/not-checked-socket-timed-out-while-scanning-file/192987 "2024-06-06T07:22:32Z")
Hallo, ich habe folgendes Problem mit meiner Nextcloud. Bei manche Dateien bekomme ich die Meldung: Not Checked. Socket timed out while scanning File: 198108 Account: xx Path: /xx/files/xxx/xxxxx/xxxx.pdf bzw .zip Ich… --- ## [AntiVirus for Files No Longer Scanning Uploads](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/antivirus-for-files-no-longer-scanning-uploads/169489)
**Author:** [@gerowen](https://help.nextcloud.com/u/gerowen)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2024, 6:48pm UTC](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/antivirus-for-files-no-longer-scanning-uploads/169489 "2024-05-18T18:48:45Z")
Nextcloud version: 27.0.2 Operating system: Debian 12 Install method: Manual install on my own Apache and MariaDB/MySQL setup I’ve been hosting my own Nextcloud on this machine for years and I noticed recently that th… --- ## [Nextcloud AIO v7.11.2 ClamAV seems to be not working](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/nextcloud-aio-v7-11-2-clamav-seems-to-be-not-working/181548)
**Author:** [@morbloe](https://help.nextcloud.com/u/morbloe)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2024, 7:48pm UTC](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/nextcloud-aio-v7-11-2-clamav-seems-to-be-not-working/181548 "2024-02-14T19:48:18Z")
Nextcloud version (eg, 20.0.5): Nextcloud AIO v7.11.2 Operating system and version (eg, Ubuntu 20.04): Unraid Docker The issue you are facing: I uploaded a virus-test-file to see if it is detected. But nothing happens… --- ## [Antivirus scanner Problem on bookworm debian](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/antivirus-scanner-problem-on-bookworm-debian/169075)
**Author:** [@vinc](https://help.nextcloud.com/u/vinc)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2023, 2:26pm UTC](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/antivirus-scanner-problem-on-bookworm-debian/169075 "2023-08-31T14:26:16Z")
Hello https://docs.nextcloud.com/server/latest/admin\_manual/configuration\_server/antivirus\_configuration.html the Installation itself works without error Operating System: Debian GNU/Linux 12 (bookworm) Kernel: Linux… --- ## [ClamAV RuntimeException: Cannot connect to "/var/run/clamav/clamd.ctl": No such file or directory (code 2)](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/clamav-runtimeexception-cannot-connect-to-var-run-clamav-clamd-ctl-no-such-file-or-directory-code-2/165645)
**Author:** [@D1irk](https://help.nextcloud.com/u/D1irk)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2023, 11:41am UTC](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/clamav-runtimeexception-cannot-connect-to-var-run-clamav-clamd-ctl-no-such-file-or-directory-code-2/165645 "2023-07-06T11:41:47Z")
Nextcloud version (eg, 20.0.5): 27.0.0 Operating system and version (eg, Ubuntu 20.04): Ubuntu 20.04.6 LTS Apache or nginx version (eg, Apache 2.4.25): replace me PHP version (eg, 7.4): 8.1.20 The issue you are faci… --- ## [TypeError: Argument 3 passed to OC\\Activity\\Event::setObject() must be of the type string, null given, called in /config/www/nextcloud/apps/files\_antivirus/lib/Item.php](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/typeerror-argument-3-passed-to-oc-activity-event-setobject-must-be-of-the-type-string-null-given-called-in-config-www-nextcloud-apps-files-antivirus-lib-item-php/142511)
**Author:** [@idra](https://help.nextcloud.com/u/idra)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2023, 6:16am UTC](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/typeerror-argument-3-passed-to-oc-activity-event-setobject-must-be-of-the-type-string-null-given-called-in-config-www-nextcloud-apps-files-antivirus-lib-item-php/142511 "2023-06-29T06:16:28Z")
Nextcloud version: 24.0.2 PHP version: 7.4.26 Operating system and version: linuxserver-docker (Alpine 3.12) ClamAV: Cisco Talos ClamAV Docker \[core\] Fehler: TypeError: Argument 3 passed to OC\\Activity\\Event::setObj… --- ## [No clamd.sock file created. Docker logs clamav give LOCAL: Socket file /run/clamav/clamd.sock could not be bound: Permission denied](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/no-clamd-sock-file-created-docker-logs-clamav-give-local-socket-file-run-clamav-clamd-sock-could-not-be-bound-permission-denied/141423)
**Author:** [@kayrh1](https://help.nextcloud.com/u/kayrh1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2022, 3:50pm UTC](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/no-clamd-sock-file-created-docker-logs-clamav-give-local-socket-file-run-clamav-clamd-sock-could-not-be-bound-permission-denied/141423 "2022-06-28T15:50:48Z")
Nextcloud version: 24.01.1 Ubuntu version: 18.04.6 LTS Installed nextcloud, mariadb and clamav via docker compose. All three containers are up and running. When running ‘docker logs clamav’ it gives the error: ERROR: … --- ## [Files antivirus Regel für "-1" hinzufügen?](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/files-antivirus-regel-fur-1-hinzufugen/124924)
**Author:** [@kallle](https://help.nextcloud.com/u/kallle)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2021, 4:28pm UTC](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/files-antivirus-regel-fur-1-hinzufugen/124924 "2021-10-06T16:28:00Z")
Nextcloud protokolliert jede Menge Fehler wie: “WARNING: Failed to write a chunk. Check if Stream Length matches StreamMaxLength in anti virus daemon settings” und auch “FATAL: Not Checked. No matching rule for exit c… --- ## [How can I whitelist some files?](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/how-can-i-whitelist-some-files/89820)
**Author:** [@STrike](https://help.nextcloud.com/u/STrike)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2020, 5:07pm UTC](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/how-can-i-whitelist-some-files/89820 "2020-09-02T17:07:12Z")
Hello everbody, I have some files in my clouds which are installer for windows. For example driver for printer and so an which I don´t want to search everytime in the www. One is wrongly detected as a virus: Fatal fil…