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 […]
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How to Set Up Redirects in cPanel
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 […]
How to Access Web Disk in cPanel
Web Disk account enables you to easily navigate, upload and download files between your computer and your web server. Using its drag-and-drop interface, you can access your website’s files as if they were stored on a local computer drive. How to set up a Web Disk account 1. Log in to your cPanel account. 2. […]
How to Setup and Access Additional Web Disk Accounts in cPanel
Setting up a Web Disk account enables you or another user to easily navigate, upload and download files between a computer and your web server. Using its drag-and-drop interface, users can access the website’s files as if they were stored on a local computer drive. How to set up an additional Web Disk account 1. […]
How to Scan Your Email and Website for Viruses Using cPanel
It is essential to check your website and email for viruses and this is very easy to do using cPanel’s in-built Virus Scanner. Simply follow the instructions below. 1. Log in to your cPanel account. 2. Scroll to the Advanced section and click on Virus Scanner. 3. When the new page opens, you will be given […]
How to Create a MySQL Database Using the cPanel Database Wizard
MySQL databases are a way to manage the data needed to operate your website. They are an essential requirement for many website platforms, such as WordPress and Magento. In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to create a new MySQL database and set up a username and Password for it using the cPanel Database Wizard. […]
How to Add a New (Addon) Domain in cPanel
If you want to add an additional domain (i.e. a new website) to your hosting account you can do this via cPanel. Here we’ll explain how. 1. Log in to your cPanel Account. 2. Scroll to the Domains section and click on the Addon Domains icon. 3. In the section which appears, you’ll see the […]
How to Compress Website Content Using cPanel
Compressing your website content before sending it to users’ browsers can make your website load more quickly. This can be helpful for both the customer experience and for SEO. You can implement compression easily within cPanel. Here, we’ll explain how. 1. Log in to your cPanel account. 2. Scroll to the Software section and click […]
How to Import a New File in cPanel File Manager
cPanel File Manager is a tool that enables you to manage your files directly within cPanel without having to use FTP. It enables you to create, upload, modify or remove files. Here, we’ll explain how to upload or import a new file. Accessing File Manager 1. Log in to your cPanel account. 2. Scroll to the Files section […]
How to Add a New User in cPanel
You can use cPanel’s User Manager tool to create additional user accounts for e-mail, FTP or Web Disk services. Here, we’ll explain how to create an account, set up their password and specify services that are available to that user. Accessing User Manager 1. Log in to your cPanel account. 2. Scroll to the Preferences […]