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 […]
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 […]
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: […]
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 […]
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 […]
Backing up a MySQL database is something you will need to do if you wish to export it. It also ensures you have a backup copy of your database for disaster recovery purposes. Here are the steps you will need to undertake in order to create a backup. Log into your cPanel account. Scroll down […]
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 […]
Redirection is a way to automatically redirect visitors from one website page to another and can be put in place on either a permanent or temporary basis. This article will explain the process. 1. Log into your cPanel account 2. Scroll to the Domains section and click Redirects. 3. Under Add Redirect, choose whether you want a Permanent […]
