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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 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? […]

How to create a Demo cPanel account?

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To showcase all the features of cPanel to your potential customers you can create demo cPanel account. Demo cPanel comes with many restrictions that user can not update files and settings. Learn, how to create a Demo cPanel account? To create a demo cPanel account, you need to have a cPanel account. If you don’t […]

How to backup MySQL Database using cPanel?

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Frequent backups of your MySQL databases should be at the top of your priority list, especially if you have an extremely active dynamic website. This article will cover how to create MySQL Database Backups via the cPanel interface. Learn, how to backup MySQL database using cPanel interface? 1. Log in to cPanel using Username & Password. i.e; (https://yourdomain.com:2083 or https://yourdomain.com/cpanel) […]

How To Install cPanel – Complete Installation

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cPanel has been a leading control panel since 1997 in the hosting industry. If you have Unmanaged services with KnownHost, you can add a cPanel license as an addon. Let’s learn, How To Install cPanel – Complete Installation. Prerequisites License cPanel license is based on tiers, cPanel Admin (Available on VPS/Cloud only): Upto 5 Accounts. […]

Suppose you have assigned a Dedicated IP address to an individual cPanel account and looking to revoke the changes; you can consider this article a perfect guide for that. Learn, How to remove Dedicated IP and set a Shared IP address for a cPanel account? 1. First, login into WHM panel, https://your-domain.com:2087 or https://IP-address: 2087 or https://server-hostname: 2087. 2. Navigate to Account […]

How to assign a Dedicated IP address to a cPanel account?

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Are you looking for dedicated IP? Don’t worry! KnownHost got you to cover everything which is required for the hosting environment. After getting Dedicated IPs assigned and configured with your WHM server, the next step is the assignment of dedicated IPs to cPanel accounts. Let us learn how to assign a dedicated IP address to […]