Guides tagged “cpanel”
Step-by-step MdmHost guides about cpanel, sorted A-Z.
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Import an existing WordPress site into Softaculous
Make Softaculous manage a site you installed manually or migrated: import from the same account or from another server, then enable backups and auto-upgrades.
Import and export a MySQL database with phpMyAdmin in cPanel
Use phpMyAdmin in cPanel to export a database to an .sql file, import a backup, run queries, and handle large files or upload size errors.
Imunify360 on cPanel hosting: what it protects and how to use it
An overview of Imunify360 on MdmHost: malware scanning, Proactive Defense, the firewall, WAF and WebShield, what you see in cPanel and what MdmHost manages for you.
Imunify360 permissions and notifications for cPanel users (root guide)
Decide what cPanel users can do in Imunify360 as root: run scans, clean files, manage ignore lists, see Proactive Defense, and configure email notifications for users and admins.
Include or exclude domains from AutoSSL in cPanel
Control which domains and subdomains get free AutoSSL certificates in cPanel, exclude names that do not point to the server, and run a new check on demand.
Increase PHP upload size, memory and execution time for WordPress
Raise PHP limits for WordPress in cPanel: upload_max_filesize, post_max_size, memory_limit, max_execution_time and max_input_vars, and check they took effect.
Inodes and disk quota in cPanel: what they are and how to reduce them
Learn what inodes (file usage) and disk quota mean on cPanel hosting, why you can hit the inode limit with free space left, and how to find and remove excess files.
Install a hosting control panel on a Virtualizor VPS
Choose between cPanel, Plesk, DirectAdmin and free panels for your VPS, use Virtualizor's control panel installer where offered, or install manually on a clean OS.
Install a purchased SSL certificate in cPanel
Generate a private key and CSR in cPanel, order the certificate, then install the certificate and CA bundle under SSL/TLS and check the chain is complete.
Install an app with Softaculous in cPanel (WordPress, Joomla, PrestaShop and more)
Install WordPress or any of hundreds of apps in one click with Softaculous in cPanel: choose the domain and folder, admin details, plugins and backup options.
Install and configure CSF and LFD firewall on a cPanel/WHM server
Install ConfigServer Security & Firewall (CSF) with LFD on a WHM server, set the essential csf.conf options, take it out of testing mode and manage it from WHM.
Install and configure JetBackup 5 on a cPanel & WHM server (root)
Set up JetBackup 5 on your own cPanel server as root: installation, a remote backup destination, backup jobs and schedules, retention, and what users can restore.
Install cPanel & WHM on Rocky Linux or CloudLinux
Install cPanel & WHM on a fresh Rocky Linux or CloudLinux 8/9 server: requirements, hostname and network prep, the installer, licence activation, hardening and fixes.
Install Drupal with Softaculous on cPanel hosting
Install the Drupal CMS with Softaculous: PHP requirements, installation options, trusted host settings, cron, Composer-based updates and backups on cPanel hosting.
Install Joomla manually on cPanel hosting
Install Joomla by hand on cPanel: PHP version, database, upload and web installer, then remove the installation folder, enable SEF URLs and harden the admin login.
Install Joomla with Softaculous on cPanel hosting
Install the Joomla CMS with Softaculous: options to choose, the first admin steps, SEO-friendly URLs, extensions, backups and keeping Joomla updated on cPanel.
Install Laravel with Softaculous in cPanel
How to install the Laravel PHP framework with Softaculous in cPanel, choose the right PHP version, point the domain to the public folder, configure .env and the database, and keep it updated.
Install Magento 2 on cPanel hosting
Install Magento 2 (Adobe Commerce open source) on cPanel with Composer and the command line: PHP version and extensions, database, OpenSearch requirement, cron jobs and production mode.
Install Moodle with Softaculous for online courses
Set up a Moodle learning platform on cPanel hosting with Softaculous: requirements, data folder, cron, email and the first course, plus when a school needs a bigger plan.
Install Nextcloud with Softaculous for private file sharing
Set up your own Nextcloud for file sync and sharing on cPanel hosting with Softaculous: install options, data folder outside the web root, background jobs, apps and limits.
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