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WordPress is an open-source content management system. It is more popular due to versatility and the community contribution towards wordpress to make it a multipurpose platform. In some cases, WordPress might get affected by malicious code/plugin leading to a whole cPanel compromise; in that case, we always recommend removing the affected plugins, themes and the […]

How To Install Free Wildcard SSLs in cPanel?

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We mostly use standard SSL, which covers the single domain name, and we have the second type that covers the unlimited domain names SSLs. In the cPanel, we can configure the free installation of wildcard SSLs with just a few steps. Let’s learn How To Install Free Wildcard SSLs in cPanel? Setup Wildcard Sub Domain […]

How to Enable Apache Gzip Compression (mod_deflate) in cPanel ?

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Enabling Gzip compression is one of the starting points of optimizing web pages’ delivery optimally. It also increases website performance and may land your website in the green zone of google page speed insight. Let’s learn, How to Enable Apache Gzip Compression (mod_deflate) in cPanel ? How to check Gzip Compression status? By default, Gzip […]

How to install and configure Memcached on cPanel / WHM server?

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Memcached is a generic memory cache system to increase the performance of dynamic database-driven websites. Earlier, we have covered the installation of Memcached on the DirectAdmin control panel, adding more it is also compatible with the cPanel / WHM server. You can install Memcached and its PHP module conveniently. Learn, How to install and configure […]

Why does cPanel request/recommend reboots?

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Often you might notice message something like reboot the server/machine after installing any random software, or whenever new operating system-level updates need to be installed on server/machine that time, you mostly like to see a message something like “Reboot the system to install updates” or “Updates are scheduled for the next reboot”. Generally, when the […]

What is EasyApache and how do I use it?

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EasyApache is an inbuilt tool that comes with cPanel/WHM by default. This is a complete package of components used to conveniently manage, configure, and deploy web server, PHP, and other web server components using a graphical user interface. EasyApache is also available via the command line, but most users prefer to use GUI. Learn, What […]

How to use DNS Zone Manager in WHM?

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You might have heard that DNS is a crucial aspect that helps resolve the IP address for domain names. cPanel/WHM has DNS Zone Manager through which you can manage the DNS Zones and their records from the WHM interface. In this article, we will learn about How to use DNS Zone Manager in WHM? 1. […]

How to enable Mail Lists (mailman) in cPanel / WHM?

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Do you have a customers list? Looking for the most organized email solutions to send an email campaign to a group of emails list? cPanel/WHM offers you a fantastic option “Mailing Lists”; you can organize the emails and send the bulk emails conveniently through Mailman lists. Learn, How to enable Mail Lists (mailman) in cPanel […]

How to activate Awstats in cPanel / WHM?

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cPanel/WHM comes with many stats programs which are pre-installed. You can enable/disable the required stats programs as per the requirements. Let us learn, How to activate Awstats in cPanel? 1. First, login into WHM panel, https://your-domain.com:2087 or https://IP-address: 2087 or https://server-hostname: 2087. 2. Navigate to Server Configuration → Tweak Settings. 3. Search for the “awstats” → In the Stats Programs → You […]

How to change the Hostname of a cPanel/WHM server?

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Occasionally, you may want to change your server’s main domain that you initially set up for use as the hostname. Perhaps you have rebranded, accidentally allowed the old domain to expire, or some other reason has caused you to want to change your main domain. Learn, How to change the Hostname of a cPanel/WHM server? […]