Guides tagged “hostname”
Step-by-step MdmHost guides about hostname, sorted A-Z.
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Change the root password and hostname of a VPS in Virtualizor
Reset a forgotten VPS root password and change the server hostname from the Virtualizor panel, or do it inside Linux, and avoid common problems after the change.
DirectAdmin admin settings, Evolution skin branding and server hostname
Configure key DirectAdmin Administrator Settings, set the server hostname and SSL, customise the Evolution skin with your logo and colours, and set default nameservers.
How to change the server hostname in WHM
Change your cPanel server hostname safely in WHM. Pick a proper FQDN, add its A record, use Change Hostname, then fix the hostname SSL certificate and mail banner.
Rename your Windows server computer name
Give your Windows VPS or Admin RDP a clear computer name with PowerShell or System Properties, and fix what can break afterwards, such as SQL Server and certificates.
Set the Plesk server hostname and secure the panel with SSL
Change the Plesk server's full hostname, secure Plesk on port 8443 and the mail server with a free Let's Encrypt certificate, and choose a custom panel URL.
Set your server hostname and reverse DNS
Change the server's hostname, point DNS records at your IP, set reverse DNS in the control panel and check that forward and reverse lookups match.
What is a server hostname?
A hostname is the name a server uses for itself. Learn how it differs from a domain name and an IP address, how to choose a good one, and how it relates to DNS and reverse DNS.
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