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All the ways to open your cPanel account: one click from the MdmHost dashboard, the direct cPanel URL on port 2083, and what to do when the login fails.
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Keep apps running 24/7 on your RDP
Disconnect instead of signing out, check session time limits and power settings, and make programs start again after a restart.
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Connect to your Admin RDP from Windows, Mac and phone
Find your login details, then connect to your Admin RDP or Windows VPS with the free Remote Desktop clients for Windows, macOS, iPhone and Android.
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Fix "Remote Desktop can't connect to the remote computer"
Check the server is running, test the RDP port, rule out network blocks and repair Remote Desktop settings from the browser console.
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First steps after your Linux VPS is ready (SSH, updates, firewall)
Log in over SSH, change the root password, install updates, add a sudo user and switch on a firewall without locking yourself out.
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Set up a private remote work desktop on Admin RDP
Secure your Admin RDP, install everyday apps, personalise it, and learn when to disconnect versus sign out so your work keeps running.
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Proxmox storage explained: add LVM-thin, ZFS, directory and NFS storage
Choose and add Proxmox VE storage: LVM-thin and ZFS for VM disks, directories for ISOs and backups, and NFS or CIFS shares, with the content types each one supports.
Manage PHP dependencies with Composer in Plesk
Use the Plesk PHP Composer extension to install and update packages from composer.json, choose the PHP version, set environment variables, and run Composer over SSH.
HestiaCP: enable Let's Encrypt for web and mail
Issue Let's Encrypt certificates in HestiaCP for a website and for the mail hostname, then confirm renewal and fix the usual validation errors.
Node.js environment variables: .env files, cPanel and PM2
Set environment variables for Node.js apps safely using .env files, the cPanel Setup Node.js App screen, PM2 ecosystem files and systemd, and read them in code.
How to fix a 503 Service Unavailable error
A 503 Service Unavailable error means the server cannot handle the request right now. Learn how maintenance mode, resource limits, traffic spikes and stopped apps cause it.
Log in to the WordPress admin dashboard (wp-admin)
Find your WordPress login page, sign in to wp-admin from the browser, cPanel or Softaculous, learn the dashboard menus and fix the most common login problems.
Enable.htaccess and mod_rewrite in Apache
If your.htaccess rules are ignored, Apache is usually missing mod_rewrite or AllowOverride. Enable both, restart safely and prove it works with a one-line test rule.
UEFI and Secure Boot for KVM VMs with OVMF
Run KVM virtual machines with UEFI firmware (OVMF): BIOS vs UEFI, enabling Secure Boot and a virtual TPM, NVRAM variables, converting existing VMs and fixing boot problems.
Find and manage customer accounts with List Accounts in WHM
Use WHM List Accounts to search customers, sort by disk usage, spot suspended accounts and run quick actions such as suspend, change package or open cPanel.
What is Virtualizor? How the VPS control panel works
An overview of Virtualizor: the master and slave server model, supported virtualization types, admin and end-user panels, IP pools, OS templates, backups and WHMCS automation.
Install apps on Windows Server safely (winget, MSI and browsers)
Install software on your Windows Server VPS safely: get past IE Enhanced Security, use winget or official installers, run apps as services and keep them updated.
Git push-to-deploy with a bare repository and post-receive hook
Set up a bare Git repository on your Linux VPS and a post-receive hook so that every push checks out your code into the live directory and restarts the service.
LiteSpeed Cache for Joomla, PrestaShop, OpenCart, Magento and other CMSs
Use the official LiteSpeed Cache extensions for Joomla, PrestaShop, OpenCart, Magento and Drupal on cPanel hosting: install, enable, test and purge correctly.
How to create a database and user for a web app in MySQL or MariaDB
Set up a utf8mb4 database and a dedicated user with a strong password for WordPress, Laravel or any web app, then test the login before you configure the app.
How to fix a 408 Request Timeout error
A 408 Request Timeout means the server gave up waiting for your browser to finish sending the request. Learn the causes, from slow connections to large uploads, and the fixes.
Fix WordPress stuck in maintenance mode
Remove the "Briefly unavailable for scheduled maintenance" message after a failed update by deleting the .maintenance file, then finish the update safely.
Nginx vs Apache vs OpenLiteSpeed for WordPress on a VPS
A practical comparison of Nginx, Apache and OpenLiteSpeed for WordPress on a VPS, covering.htaccess support, caching, memory use and ease of setup, with a clear pick for each situation.
Migrate a Linux VPS to a new server or provider with rsync
Move websites, databases and configs from an old Linux VPS to a new one with minimal downtime: inventory, prepare the target, rsync files, dump databases, final sync and DNS cutover.
Manage domain registrations, transfers and renewals in WHMCS (admin)
Process domain orders in WHMCS, handle incoming transfers with EPP codes, manage auto-renew and renewal reminders, and fix domains stuck in pending or out of sync.
Install and manage WordPress with the Plesk WordPress Toolkit
Use the Plesk WordPress Toolkit on a Linux VPS to install WordPress, run updates and security checks, and clone or stage sites before changes go live.
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