We have explained why backups are important and how to take account backups from cPanel in this article. About backups:- Backups are an essential part of website management. If you keep backup copies of your website’s files and settings in a secure place, you can use them to recover your website if anything goes wrong. […]
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How to download a database from cPanel
In this tutorial, we will help you to download a database from cPanel. cPanel allows you to download a compressed MySQL database backup. To download a MySQL database backup from cPanel, follow the instructions below: 1. Login to cPanel 2. In the search bar, type “Backup”. 3. To download a backup of your MySQL database, […]
How to Import a MySQL Database in cPanel
You may need to import a database if you are undertaking disaster recovery or migrating your website to a new hosting solution. Before you can proceed with this process, you will first need to create a database backup to import. Here are the steps you will need to undertake in order to import a database […]
How to Set Up Spam Filtering in cPanel
If you need an effective way to filter email spam, you can do this using the built-in SpamAssassin tool in cPanel. In this tutorial, we’ll take you through the setup and configuration processes. To enable Apache SpamAssassin, follow the next steps: 1. Log in to your cPanel 2. Scroll to the Email section and click [...]
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How to Manage Email Disk Usage in cPanel
This knowledgebase article explains how to view and manage e-mail disk space usage in cPanel. This enables you to view all of your mailboxes and delete old or large messages. Managing e-mail disk usage To manage email disk usage, follow these steps: 1. Log in to your cPanel account. 2. Scroll to the EMAIL section […]
How to Change File Permissions in cPanel
In this tutorial, we’ll explain how to change file permissions in cPanel. File permissions enable operating systems to understand how requests to access files should be handled. An overview of file permissions There are three levels of file permission, these are read, write and execute. The Read permission allows a file to be read, the [...]
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How to enable two-factor authentication (2FA) in cPanel
Two-factor authentication adds an additional layer of protection by requiring you to enter a unique code along with your regular password each time you login. This code is generated by an app on your smartphones and changes every 60 seconds. Nobody can login without both your password and access to your smartphone to generate the […]
How to Add and Configure an FTP Account in cPanel
FTP accounts enable you to upload and manage files on your website. This article explains how to create a new FTP account in cPanel and configure it to limit the directories and files the user has access to. To create an FTP follow these steps: 1. Log in to cPanel. 2. Scroll to the Files […]
How to Block an IP address or a Domain Name Using cPanel
This article will explain how to block IP addresses and domain names using the cPanel IP Blocker tool. Blocking an IP address or domain name can improve website security as it helps prevent hacking and DDoS attacks. It can also block other unwanted visitors. To block an IP address or domain name, follow these steps: […]
How to Set Up a Cron Job in cPanel
A cron job is a helpful process that allows you to automate a number of essential web hosting tasks by setting up a command to run at scheduled intervals. This can include tasks like backing up your website or checking for updates. Advisory guidance While setting up a cron job is simple to do, it […]