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Connect to your Admin RDP from Windows, Mac and phone
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How to log in to cPanel (MdmHost dashboard, URL and port 2083)
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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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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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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Restore files and folders from JetBackup 5 in cPanel
Restore deleted or broken website files from MdmHost's daily JetBackup 5 snapshots in cPanel: pick a date, choose files or folders, and restore or download them.
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Add a swap file on a Linux VPS
Create a swap file, make it survive reboots, tune swappiness, and learn when swap helps and when you really need more RAM.
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.
Configure cPHulk brute-force protection in WHM (root guide)
Set up cPHulk in WHM to stop password guessing on cPanel, WHM, email and FTP: thresholds, whitelisting your IP, country rules and unblocking from SSH.
Manage several SSH keys for different servers
Keep separate SSH keys for different servers, clients or devices, tell SSH which key to use per host with IdentityFile and IdentitiesOnly, name keys clearly, rotate them and remove old keys from authorized_keys.
How to move cPanel accounts between resellers on a master reseller plan
Change the owner of a cPanel account from one of your resellers to another, or to yourself, without moving files, using WHM Change Ownership options.
VPS vs cloud hosting: what the terms really mean
Cloud server, VPS, cloud VPS: the terms overlap. Learn what each one usually means, how fixed plans differ from usage billing, and what to compare when choosing.
Set up private nameservers as a DirectAdmin reseller
Create white-label nameservers such as ns1.yourbrand.com as a DirectAdmin reseller: assign IPs, create the nameserver records, register glue at the registrar and set defaults.
Linux Incident Response: Isolate a Compromised Server Without Downtime
A step-by-step Linux incident response workflow to isolate a compromised VPS at the network layer, capture volatile evidence and stop lateral movement without powering the server off.
Organise clients in WHMCS with client groups and custom fields
Create client groups with discounts and colours, add custom client fields such as VAT or company size, use them in emails and reports, and merge or close client accounts.
Start selling hosting with WHMCS on a reseller or master reseller plan
A practical roadmap for launching a hosting brand: choose a reseller or master reseller plan, install WHMCS, connect WHM, create packages and products, take payments and support clients.
Check your Windows version, edition and build number
Find the exact Windows version, edition and build number of your server with winver, systeminfo or PowerShell, and learn why the build number matters for updates and support.
CloudLinux resource limits for resellers: what each limit means and plan maximums
What CPU, PMEM, I/O, IOPS, EP and NPROC mean, which reseller plans include CloudLinux Manager, and the maximum limits per package or account on every plan.
Windows Update on a VPS: patches and maintenance windows
Install Windows updates, set active hours, plan a weekly maintenance window and make sure your programs come back after a restart.
Migrate CentOS 7 to AlmaLinux with ELevate
Move an end-of-life CentOS 7 server to AlmaLinux 8 in place with the ELevate project and leapp: preparation, the pre-upgrade report, the upgrade and checks.
Restore a single file or folder from a restic snapshot
Find the right restic snapshot, restore just one file or directory to a temporary path, and put it back in place without running a full restore.
Imunify360 command line: essential imunify360-agent commands for root
Use imunify360-agent from SSH to whitelist and unblock IPs, start malware scans, list infected files, clean or restore them and check the agent's status.
Configure Basic WebHost Manager Setup in WHM
Walk through WHM's Basic WebHost Manager Setup page. Set contact details, the main shared IP, default nameservers and home directory, and review the settings new admins miss.
Install a free Let's Encrypt SSL certificate in DirectAdmin
Enable SSL for a domain in DirectAdmin, issue a free Let's Encrypt certificate with www and mail names, force HTTPS and install a paid certificate when needed.
How to use the cPanel 15-day trial on a new install
How the cPanel & WHM 15-day trial works on a fresh install, who is eligible, how to check the days left, and how to switch to a paid licence without reinstalling.
View website statistics in Plesk (AWStats and traffic)
Enable and read AWStats or Webalizer statistics in Plesk, protect them with a password, check traffic and disk usage per domain, and understand what the numbers mean.
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