When you are using a Hosted.com’s cPanel Web Hosting solution, you can restrict access to websites via the IP addresses. The cPanel IP Blocker interface allows users to restrict access to their websites for specific IP addresses or Fully Qualified Domain Names (FQDNs). This tutorial assumes you have access to cPanel and are already logged in. Let’s show you how to Block an IP Address, by using cPanel’s IP Blocker. How To Use The cPanel IP BlockerHow to View Currently Blocked IP AddressesHow… Read More
In this tutorial, you will learn how to manage storage on your Hosted.com’s cPanel Web Hosting account using the cPanel Disk Space Usage Tool. Website owners and administrators need to know how much disk space their servers are using. Whether you’re running an e-commerce site, a personal blog, or a sophisticated online application, all of these require effective disk management to function at peak efficiency and avoid unforeseen problems. The Disk Space Usage tool in cPanel is a valuable reso… Read More
In this tutorial, you will learn how to list installed Softaculous scripts using the cPanel dashboard, available to users on one of Hosted.com’s cPanel Web Hosting plans. Softaculous is a popular auto-installer program that simplifies installing software packages, scripts, and online apps on various web hosting servers. Control panels are frequently incorporated for web hosting, such as in the case of cPanel, offered by Hosted.com. This tutorial assumes you have cPanel and are logged in. List… Read More
In this tutorial, you will learn how to install SMF in Softaculous, using the cPanel dashboard, available to users on one of Hosted.com’s cPanel Web Hosting plans. Simple Machines Forum (SMF) is a feature-rich platform for building and administering social networks, discussion forums, and online communities. It has become popular with individuals, companies, and organizations because of its simplified interface, customization possibilities, moderation tools, and security features that help cr… Read More
In this tutorial, we will learn how to setup Domain Redirects using the cPanel dashboard, available to users on one of Hosted.com’s cPanel Web Hosting plans. Websites face changes all the time – whether it’s getting a new domain name, having their URL structure changed, or content moved. These changes also bring with them the difficulty of retaining current traffic, SEO rankings, and guaranteeing a positive user experience, making domain or URL redirection a useful tool for marketers and … Read More
When you are using a Hosted.com’s cPanel Web Hosting solution, the best way to maintain your website files’ order is by using the cPanel Index Manager. You can easily manage how directories are indexed and displayed on your website, ensuring security, and control for yourself and improving the online experience for your website’s visitors. NOTE: By default, if an index file is not present in a directory, the directory’s contents are listed in the user’s browser. This tutorial will cover the… Read More
In this tutorial, you will learn how to remove a Softaculous script installed through the platform on the cPanel dashboard, available to users on one of Hosted.com’s cPanel Web Hosting plans. Removing a script installed via Softaculous is a simple process that allows website owners to manage web applications installed through the platform efficiently. As a popular auto-installer tool, Softaculous simplifies the installation and management of various scripts and applications. However, there ar… Read More
Here you will learn how to use cPanel File Manager in cPanel from the dashboard available to users on one of Hosted.com’s cPanel Web Hosting plans. It is important to know how to use and navigate your way through the File Manager option in cPanel. In this tutorial we cover the fundamentals of cPanel File Manager, as well as its features and functionalities, to enable you to easily upload, modify, organize, and maintain the files on your website. This tutorial assumes you have cPanel and are l… Read More
In this tutorial, you will learn how to setup Hotlink Protection effectively using the cPanel dashboard, available to users on one of Hosted.com’s cPanel Web Hosting plans. Hotlinking is the practice of directly linking resources such as media on one website from another one; this poses various challenges for website owners. This practice can jeopardize content integrity and result in security risks. It also uses server resources and bandwidth without authorization. For this reason, it’s im… Read More
This tutorial assumes you have credentials to login to cPanel Dashboard online, or as a client on one of Hosted.com’s cPanel Web Hosting plans. cPanel is a web-based hosting control panel offered by many web hosting providers to allow users to easily manage their websites and server settings through a graphical interface. Users can install programs such as WordPress, configure databases, manage files, create email accounts, set up domains, and view website statistics, all using cPanel. It mak… Read More