Edit the hosts file
The most common reason to edit the host file is to test a website before changing the ‘live DNS’ to complete a migration. To do this, you should add lines as shown below: x.x.x.x mydomain.com x.x.x.x www.mydomain.com Replace ‘x.x.x.x’ the IP
How do I force https connections on my website?
Without HTTPS active, even with an installed certificate, your site will not be correctly secured using SSL/TLS. Therefore, it’s important it is enabled to reap the benefits of having an SSL/TLS certificate. Why should I force HTTPs on my
Create custom nameservers
To configure your custom nameservers, you need to have registered a domain name or manage a domain. Custom name servers help differentiate you from the competition. How do I create custom nameservers? This involves advanced DNS settings. If you need
Make a custom contact form
A contact form is easy to create and integrate into an existing website. Simple contact forms can be very beneficial for most websites. They enable simple communication between yourself and any visitors to your site. Contact forms for WordPress There are a
Configure my SSL certificate
SSL Certificates at Unlimited Before you can install your SSL, you need to first configure it. This configuration will tie your new SSL to your domain name and the server it is hosted on via the selected validation method. Your SSL needs to be configured
View website access logs in Plesk and cPanel
Within Plesk’s Apache logs browser feature, there are a few different types of Apache logs. Each log type has a distinct purpose and if utilised correctly can help troubleshoot any server problems that might arise. You might be trying to track down why
Install an SSL certificate
By securing your domain through an SSL certificate, you reassure visitors to your website of both it’s security and authenticity. Customers feel safer and, thus, are more willing to shop or sign up there. There are 3 main types of SSL Certificate :
Generate a Certificate Signing Request
A CSR or Certificate Signing request is a critical part of attaining an SSL/TLS certificate. The CSR itself is generated on and used by the same server for which the certificate is intended. It contains information that the Certificate authority (CA) will use
How to create additional FTP accounts
FTP, or File Transfer Protocol, is a key service provided to all of our shared hosting customers, enabling efficient and secure file transfers between the shared server and any FTP-compatible device. The ability to transfer (and edit) files quickly over a
Create a MySQL database
MySQL is a relational database management system or RDBMS. Within cPanel, MySQL supports backend operation by allowing authorized access and manipulation of a database through SQL queries. Firstly, without a database, content management system-type
