Domain Name Services i.e. DNS is responsible to resolves the server IP address with the domain names. Once you try to browse any domain using the browser, the request will be forwarded to the configured nameservers of that domain name; then, through nameservers, the browser will get a response from the actual hosted server, and […]
At KnownHost, we’re not only here just to provide a webhosting package. We’re here to assist you as your Managed Provider in your endeavors. As such, should you ever need assistance you can always contact us. However, we know that there are times where you really just want to be able to do it yourself. […]
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In the DNS, we have many types of records available, and each record serves the different purpose. MX Record, also known as Mail Exchanger DNS records, are responsible for receiving incoming emails on the email server/hosting server. Do you want to configure the custom MX records? Let’s see, How to change MX Records in DirectAdmin? […]
The Login Failure Daemon (LFD) is a part of the ConfigServer Security & Firewall (CSF) application that is available for Linux servers. It’s the firewall that comes preinstalled on any Managed KnownHost server and it’s a product that we’re very familiar with. This particular part of the application handles the tracking and logging of what […]
Hosting multiples domains within one control panel cuts the cost of purchasing multiple hosting subscriptions. DirectAdmin also provides a Domain Setup option through which you can host multiples domains within one control panel. 1. First, to login into DirectAdmin control panel visit, https://your-domain.com:2222 or https://IP-address:2222 or https://server-hostname:2222. 2. Navigate to Account Manager → Domain Setup. 3. Next, click on […]
You’re sending emails to important users or users that have subscribed to specific content, however you’re constantly being met with blacklists or bouncebacks for those necessary users, because of this your emails aren’t making it to their desired recipient. This could be due to specific users on your server sending the wrong kind of email […]
CSR (Certificate Signing Request) is required to purchase the new SSL, and it will be asked by your Certificate Authority (CA). Once you submit and verify the ownership of the domain name, the certificate authority (CA) will issue a new SSL certificate for the same. We’ll be going over the step by step requirements to […]
Email routing is handled through DNS, specifically the ‘MX’ record. This record helps point mail where it needs to go when set within DNS. Routing to either your personal server or a 3rd party service such as Google Workspaces. The configuration which you make in the Email Routing option will decide where to route all […]
cPanel and DirectAdmin both pioneer in integrating third-party apps to allow for more combined usage out of their panels. They do this by partnering with those developers to provide a robust platform that your average user could utilize for whatever project need that they have, we go over some of them below as well as […]