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title: "Will the scan slow my site down?"
date: "2021-02-09T12:08:21+00:00"
summary: "Web Governance scan does not impact site performance. Adjust scan speed in settings for optimal results."
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Q. Will the scan slow down my site response time?

A. The Web Governance scan does not affect site performance. You can alter the connections per minute through **Edit Domain** > **Settings** > **Scan**. The recommended scan speed is **Normal.**

![Screenshot of the scan page inside the edit domain feature in Settings highlighting the following connections per minute options: Normal, Slow, and Faster. ](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/297816821/a84bff96827d6da66f5fb5d3/480162e9-e62a-4dc2-a0dd-a41b5bf47395?expires=1729635300&signature=47a58751749c03450d60bc3ba1460b99a44ce8d86513eb4597c00c77d9c552d0&req=dikgHsh4lYNeFb4f3HP0gPrhvUbylC2ZJcso1p21J9HB2vwDoErlulHp4dbX%0AwsA%3D%0A)

For more information, see the user guide article:

[Configure Domain Scans](/en/articles/5480962-configure-domain-scans).