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.htaccess on LiteSpeed: what works, what does not and how to fix rules
How LiteSpeed Web Server handles .htaccess files: supported directives, rewrite rules, PHP settings, unsupported modules and how to debug rules that do nothing.
AlmaLinux vs Rocky Linux: which RHEL alternative to pick
AlmaLinux and Rocky Linux are both free, RHEL-compatible distributions with long support windows. Compare their origins, compatibility approach, release timing, migration tools and panel support to pick one for your VPS.
Install Moodle on a Linux VPS with Nginx and PHP-FPM
Install the Moodle LMS on a VPS: PHP and database requirements, moodledata outside the web root, Nginx with slash arguments, the CLI installer, cron every minute and caching.
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.
Connect to a Windows VPS with RDP and secure Remote Desktop
Connect to a Windows VPS over Remote Desktop from Windows, macOS or Linux, then secure RDP with NLA, strong passwords, lockout policy and IP restrictions.
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.
Shared, burstable and dedicated vCPU plans explained
Understand the difference between shared, burstable (CPU credit) and dedicated vCPU server plans: how each allocates physical CPU, what performance to expect, and which workloads suit each.
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.
Child nameservers and glue records: register private nameservers at your registrar
What child nameservers and glue records are, why private nameservers like ns1.yourbrand.com need them, how to register them at a registrar and point domains to them, and how to verify.
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.
Email deferred with 421 or 451 errors: what it means and how to fix it
Emails delayed with 421 or 451 temporary errors such as greylisting, rate limiting or try again later? Learn what each means, when to wait and what to fix.
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.
Set up the KVM network bridge on a Virtualizor server
Prepare networking on a Virtualizor KVM server: the default bridge, checking it after install, using a custom bridge, internal networks, and recovering from a lost connection.
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.
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