Guides tagged “cpanel”
Step-by-step MdmHost guides about cpanel, sorted A-Z.
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.htaccess security rules: block IPs, disable directory listing and restrict folders
Copy-ready .htaccess rules for cPanel hosting: block or allow IP addresses, turn off directory browsing, protect .htaccess and config files, and stop hotlinking.
"This account has been suspended": why it happens and how to fix it
Understand why a cPanel hosting account shows the 'Account Suspended' page: unpaid invoice, resource abuse, spam or malware, and the steps to get it reactivated.
Add another domain to cPanel (addon domain) with the Domains tool
Host a second website on your cPanel account: create a new domain in cPanel Domains, choose its document root, point DNS and upload the site.
Allow remote MySQL connections in cPanel (Remote Database Access)
Let a desktop tool or another server connect to your cPanel MySQL database by adding its IP in Remote Database Access, with the right host, port and security tips.
Back up and restore a WordPress site
Protect a WordPress site with layered backups: JetBackup restore points, manual cPanel backups and a plugin, plus how to restore files and the database.
Back up and restore an app with Softaculous
Create manual and scheduled backups of a Softaculous installation, choose the backup location, restore files and database in one step, and clean up old backups.
Block IP addresses and ranges with cPanel IP Blocker
Stop attackers, spam bots and scrapers from reaching your website by blocking single IPs, ranges or CIDR blocks with cPanel IP Blocker, and remove blocks later.
Block IP addresses and stop image hotlinking in cPanel
Use cPanel IP Blocker to deny abusive visitors or whole ranges, and Hotlink Protection to stop other websites from embedding your images and using your bandwidth.
Build a team wiki: install MediaWiki with Softaculous
Install MediaWiki with Softaculous on cPanel to run a team knowledge base or public wiki, then lock down editing, enable uploads, set up email and keep it updated.
Build several Sitejet websites with domains and subdomains
Run more than one Sitejet website from a cPanel account: add domains or subdomains, build each site separately, preview on a subdomain and switch to the main domain.
Can't log in to cPanel or WHM? Fixes for every common cause
Get back into cPanel or WHM when the login fails: wrong URL or port, password resets, firewall IP blocks after failed attempts, 2FA problems and suspended accounts.
Can't log in to webmail? Fix cPanel webmail login problems
Solve common cPanel webmail login problems: wrong username format, forgotten mailbox password, blocked port 2096, IP blocks after failed attempts and session errors.
CDN basics and how to set up Cloudflare with a cPanel website
What a CDN does, then a step-by-step Cloudflare setup for a site hosted on cPanel: DNS import, nameserver change, SSL mode and email records.
Change or reset your cPanel account password
Change your main cPanel password from Password & Security, pick a strong one that passes the strength meter, and get back in if you have forgotten it.
Change PHP limits with the cPanel MultiPHP INI Editor
Raise memory_limit, upload_max_filesize, post_max_size and max_execution_time in cPanel or WHM with the MultiPHP INI Editor, per PHP version or per domain.
Change the cPanel style, language and interface preferences
Switch cPanel between light and dark styles, change the interface language, and reset or rearrange the home page so cPanel is easier to use every day.
Change the PHP version per domain with cPanel MultiPHP Manager
Set a different PHP version for each domain in cPanel MultiPHP Manager, check compatibility before upgrading, and know when to use Select PHP Version instead.
Change your cPanel password and keep the account secure
Change the cPanel account password safely, understand what it affects (FTP, SSH, MySQL), and follow a short security checklist for your hosting account.
Check CPU, memory and process limits in cPanel (Resource Usage)
Read the CloudLinux Resource Usage page in cPanel to see CPU, memory, entry processes and I/O limits, understand 508 errors, and find what makes your site slow.
Check DNS records and propagation with cPanel Track DNS and nslookup
Verify that DNS changes have taken effect: use cPanel Track DNS, nslookup and dig to look up A, MX and TXT records, understand TTL and why propagation takes time.
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