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How to use Git version control in cPanel?

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If you want to manage all work related to Git right from control panel, then cPanel offers great feature through which you create, clone and maintain the Git repository without paying anything extra to the GitHub or any alternatives. So, save more and work more with cPanel Hosting powered by KnownHost! Clone Git Repository in […]

How to update contact information in cPanel?

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Learn how to update contact information in cPanel with step-by-step instructions. cPanel needs an active email account on which you will get notifications related to the cPanel account. Also, you can manage which types of notifications you would like to receive at your email address. 1. Log in to cPanel using Username & Password. i.e; (https://yourdomain.com:2083 or https://yourdomain.com/cpanel) 2. Navigate to PREFERENCES […]

How to Set up Email Encryption in cPanel?

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Security is the initial thing you need to consider while performing the setup of anything for hosting services. In cPanel, you can set up 2-factor authentication for security for logins. For emails, you can set up encryptions to avoid getting the sent emails in the wrong hands. If the end-users want to read the encrypted […]

How to install Perl modules using cPanel?

Installing Perl Modules is made easy in cPanel; you can easily install Perl Modules with just a few clicks. In cPanel, perl modules install directly from the Comprehensive Perl Archive Network Repository. For every cPanel Perl Module installtion path is /home/username/perl. Installation of Perl Module 1. Log in to cPanel using Username & Password. i.e; (https://yourdomain.com:2083 or https://yourdomain.com/cpanel) 2. Navigate to SOFTWARES […]

How to change a MySQL users password in cPanel?

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MySQL users are used to connect to MySQL Databases in all sorts of different website based applications. Within cPanel this is performed by tying a MySQL user to a MySQL database in which that user will then authenticate to connect and access that database. Sometimes, you may find that you need to change the password […]

How to repair MySQL database in cPanel?

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Databases in MySQL can sometimes be fickle as the tables within the database grow in size. As this happens you may experience table errors or corruption that cause issues with your website loading properly. The first thing you should attempt to do is repair the database and see if that corrects the issue. cPanel provides […]

How to Track DNS in cPanel?

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cPanel’s Track DNS network tool plays an excellent role in troubleshooting the network problems which might cause downtime for hosted websites. Using the network tool, you can look up any particular domain DNS and traceroute the network path of the server and the computer from which you are accessing the cPanel. 1. Log in to cPanel using Username & Password. i.e; (https://yourdomain.com:2083 […]

How to use Indexes in cPanel?

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If your root directory doesn’t have the index file available, through the Indexes feature of cPanel, you can customize how the directory appears if someone browses through the browser. You can configure the settings for directory No Indexing, Show Filename Only or Show Filename with Description. 1. Log in to cPanel using Username & Password. i.e; (https://yourdomain.com:2083 or https://yourdomain.com/cpanel) 2. Navigate to […]

How to use Terminal in cPanel?

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The cPanel control panel is continuously working on making its panel easy to use for end-users and administrators. After version 72 of cPanel, they introduced a new feature called Terminal, through which you can directly access the SSH/Terminal access through the browser. 1. Log in to cPanel using Username & Password. i.e; (https://yourdomain.com:2083 or https://yourdomain.com/cpanel) 2. Navigate to ADVANCE → Terminal. 3. […]

Two-Factor Authentication: How to enable in cPanel?

Two-factor authentication provides extra layer security to your cPanel account. It offers two security levels; once you enter the password for cPanel, you need to enter the security code generated on the application. Failure of entering the code results in failure of the login attempt. We recommend using Google Authenticator as it is available for […]