What is a Hosts File? You can set IP addresses for a domain on your local system through editing hosts file that can overrule the authoritative DNS. It can allow you to check, what a domain will show if it’s pointed to a different server. The hosts file will be edited to block certain hostnames […]
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How to View Website Statistics Using Plesk
This article will explain how to view website statistics using Plesk. When doing this for the first time, you will first need to choose which statistics tool you want Plesk to use. Only once this has been done can the statistics be seen. Stage 1 – Setting up your website statistics tool This process only […]
How to Install WordPress Using Windows Plesk Panel
This article will explain how to install WordPress on a Windows server using Plesk Onyx WordPress Toolkit. This method makes it far easier to install an instance of WordPress. To do so, follow these instructions. 1. Log into your Plesk account. 2. Click on Websites and Domains in the left-hand panel. 3. When the Websites […]
How to Add a New (Addon) Domain in cPanel
If you want to add an additional domain (i.e. a new website) to your hosting account you can do this via cPanel. Here we’ll explain how. 1. Log in to your cPanel Account. 2. Scroll to the Domains section and click on the Addon Domains icon. 3. In the section which appears, you’ll see the […]
How to Import a New File in cPanel File Manager
cPanel File Manager is a tool that enables you to manage your files directly within cPanel without having to use FTP. It enables you to create, upload, modify or remove files. Here, we’ll explain how to upload or import a new file. Accessing File Manager 1. Log in to your cPanel account. 2. Scroll to the Files section […]
How to Create a New File in cPanel File Manager
cPanel File Manager is a tool that enables you to manage your files directly within cPanel without having to use FTP. It enables you to create, upload, modify or remove files. Here, we’ll explain how to create a new file. Accessing File Manager 1. Log in to your cPanel account. 2. Scroll to the Files section and click […]
How to Create a New Folder in cPanel File Manager
Using folders enables you to organise and structure your files more effectively and makes it easier to manage your website. Creating a new folder is a simple process when you use the cPanel File Manager. Just follow these steps. 1. Log in to your cPanel account. 2. Scroll to the Files section and click on […]
How to Install WordPress Using cPanel
Using cPanel makes it far simpler to install WordPress. To do so, follow these instructions. 1. Log into your cPanel account. 2. Scroll to the Softaculous App Installer. 3. Click on the WordPress icon. 4. When the WordPress page opens, click on the Install Now icon. The page which opens provides you with two options […]
How to Set Up Email Forwarding in cPanel
Email forwarding enables you to forward emails from one account to another. It’s helpful if you have multiple email accounts but want all your emails to arrive in the same inbox. To set up email forwarding, follow these instructions. 1. Log in to your cPanel account. 2. Scroll to the email section and click on […]
How to Set Up an Email Autoresponder in cPanel
Autoresponders enable you to send automated emails which can be useful if you are away from the office or need to send generic messages. To set up an autoresponder, follow these instructions. 1. Log in to your cPanel account. 2. Scroll to the email section and click on the Autoresponders icon 3. On the Autoresponders […]