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Set the time zone and keep the clock in sync (NTP)
Pick the right time zone with timedatectl, keep the clock accurate with systemd-timesyncd or chrony, and avoid surprises with cron and logs.
HTTP/2 and HTTP/3 (QUIC) explained: what they change and how to check them
What HTTP/2 and HTTP/3 improve over HTTP/1.1, why HTTP/3 runs on UDP, and how to check which version your site really serves with a browser or curl.
How to create a reseller account in WHM as root
Turn a cPanel account into a reseller in WHM as root: create the account, grant reseller privileges, set resource limits, nameservers and the ACL list.
Manage your Linux VPS from an Android phone or iPhone
Connect to your Linux VPS over SSH from Android or iPhone with apps such as Termius, JuiceSSH and Blink Shell, use SSH keys on mobile, find special keys like Ctrl and Tab, and make safe emergency fixes.
How to create an alpha reseller in WHMReseller
When to use an alpha reseller, the top WHMReseller level that can create master resellers, and how to set its limits and privileges safely.
What is RDP? Remote Desktop explained for beginners
A beginner's guide to the Remote Desktop Protocol: what you see when you connect, which app to use on each device, and which port Remote Desktop listens on.
DirectAdmin website not loading? Troubleshooting checklist
Find why a site on DirectAdmin is down: check DNS, SSL, suspension, default pages, permissions, PHP errors, .htaccess, quotas and server services in order.
Fail2ban Custom Jails: Creating Filters for Specific Application Log Errors
Write regex filters for your own application logs, test them with fail2ban-regex, and deploy custom jails that ban repeat offenders without touching your SSH rules.
Stop fraudulent orders in WHMCS with fraud protection settings
Enable MaxMind or FraudLabs Pro in WHMCS, set risk score thresholds, require order approval, use CAPTCHA and order rules to block card testing and fake signups.
Configure SMTP mail in WHMCS so emails reach the inbox
Switch WHMCS from PHP Mail to SMTP or OAuth (Google, Microsoft 365), choose the right port and encryption, send a test message and fix emails that fail or land in spam.
Connect to Remote Desktop with a domain name instead of an IP
Point a DNS A record such as rdp.example.com at your server and connect as rdp.example.com:3389. Covers TTL, IP changes and testing with the hosts file.
Reseller hosting vs Master Reseller hosting: which one should you choose?
Compare Reseller and Master Reseller hosting side by side: who you can sell to, what’s included, revenue potential and which plan fits your hosting business.
Microsoft Defender basics on Windows Server
Check Defender is running, update signatures, scan from PowerShell, and use exclusions only where a vendor recommends them.
Check disk usage on Linux with df, du and ncdu
Find out how full your Linux VPS disk is with df, see which folders use the space with du, and browse it interactively with ncdu before cleaning up.
Sync VPS backups to Backblaze B2 or Google Drive with rclone
Install rclone on a Linux VPS, connect a Backblaze B2 or Google Drive remote, sync your backup folder off-site on a schedule and confirm the copy with rclone check.
Scan WordPress databases for malware with Imunify360 (root guide)
Use the Imunify360 Malware Database Scanner as root to find and clean malicious JavaScript and spam links injected into WordPress databases, with backups and restore.
WHM initial setup: first steps after installing cPanel
The first things to do in WHM after a fresh cPanel install, from the licence agreement, contact email and nameservers to the hostname, resolvers and early security settings.
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.
CIDR notation and subnets explained (/24, /32, /64)
Learn what CIDR suffixes like /24, /32 and /64 mean, how many addresses each covers, and how to use them safely in firewall allowlists and blocklists.
Host ASP.NET sites on Plesk for Windows: IIS and .NET settings
Configure ASP.NET and .NET on Plesk for Windows: choose the .NET version, application pool settings, IIS features, web.config tips and MS SQL databases.
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