Resolving “Timed Out While Connecting To” Error in FortiClient VPN 7.4.x Using GUI configuration

Introduction In FortiClient VPN version 7.4.x, users frequently encounter the error message “Timed out while connecting to”, particularly when setting up IPsec VPN tunnels. This issue often stems from a mismatch in Phase 1 or Phase 2 configurations between the FortiClient and the FortiGate firewall, particularly in areas like IKE version, mode, encryption, authentication, or

How to Create Network Usage Alarms in the Customer Portal

Introduction Monitoring network usage is an important aspect of managing cloud resources efficiently. To help customers avoid unexpected overage charges or downtime, the Customer Portal provides a built-in alarm system that tracks data transfer usage. By default, every customer account is automatically assigned a network usage alarm. This default alarm is triggered once bandwidth utilization

How to Swap IP Addresses Between Instances in the Customer Portal

Introduction Swapping public IP addresses between cloud instances is a common networking operation that helps in minimizing downtime during infrastructure changes, software upgrades, or troubleshooting. This guide outlines the process of swapping IPv4 addresses between instances via the Customer Portal on NovaCloud or NovaGPU. The ability to swap IP addresses is particularly beneficial for users

How to Generate and Use API Tokens in WHM

Introduction API tokens in WHM provide a secure and efficient way to authenticate API requests without relying on the root password. These tokens serve as credentials that grant controlled access to WHM’s API, allowing system administrators, developers, and automation tools to perform a wide range of administrative tasks programmatically. Using API tokens instead of traditional

Introduction to the cPanel API

Introduction The cPanel API is a comprehensive interface that allows developers, system administrators, and hosting providers to programmatically interact with cPanel and WHM services. It enables automation of administrative tasks such as creating email accounts, managing DNS records, provisioning domains, and performing system-level operations without manually accessing the graphical user interface. cPanel offers three primary