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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 […]

How to Change cPanel Password?

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Password security is important due to the nature of what is available within your cPanel account. We’ll go over how to change cPanel password in this article. Many times the default password of the cPanel comes with a very complex structure, and it is very hard to remember. Keeping the cPanel password memorable with a […]

How to create custom error pages in cPanel?

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cPanel has its default error pages. Having custom error pages will impact the user experience as well. Every corporate website is likely to have its custom error page setup to enhance custom user experience. Example: The visitor will land on cPanel’s default 404 error page if your visitor hits the not found URL. In this […]

How to set up Cron Jobs in cPanel?

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Cron Job is a linux command designed to deploy scheduled tasks. cPanel has a specific option called “Cron Jobs” through which you can set up cron jobs using a graphical user interface. Cron Job Structure how cronjobs are setup from first to last: * * * * * command to be executed – – – […]

How to change PHP Version in cPanel?

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As time goes by, new PHP versions are being introduced, and old ones reach their EOL (End Of Life). Hence, sometimes the default PHP version of the web server might not work as expected for your script, or you want to update the PHP version for the specific hosted Domain. In that case, you might […]

How to Install an SSL Certificate in cPanel?

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We’ll be going over how to install an SSL Certificate for your domain within our “How to Install an SSL Certificate in cPanel” guide. The Secure Socket Layer, also known as SSL, SSL is a protocol that works on browser and server levels. SSL transports, encrypt and decrypt the data while sending and receiving it […]