Introduction The hosts file is a critical system file that maps IP addresses to domain names. It acts as a local DNS, allowing users to manually assign IP addresses to specific domains, bypassing the internet DNS. On Windows 8, editing the hosts file is useful for tasks like blocking websites, testing local development environments, or
Introduction This guide explains how to enforce SSL (HTTPS) on your website by editing the .htaccess file via SSH. The .htaccess file is a powerful configuration file used by the Apache web server to control various settings, such as URL redirects, access restrictions, and enabling or disabling certain server features. By leveraging .htaccess in combination
Introduction This guide will walk you through the process of transferring a domain from one user to another within the DirectAdmin control panel using a script. This method requires SSH access to the server. Follow the steps below to perform the transfer efficiently and ensure the domain is successfully moved. Steps to Transfer a Domain
Introduction This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to create a user with root privileges in a Linux environment. This is a security-conscious practice that allows you to avoid using the root account for day-to-day activities, thus reducing the chances of accidental system changes or potential security risks. By the end of this guide, you
Introduction This guide explains how to review email delivery statistics using the DirectAdmin control panel. Monitoring your email statistics helps you track email activity and ensure that emails are sent and received correctly. Follow the steps below to access and review the email delivery statistics. Prerequisites You must have access to the DirectAdmin control
Introduction This guide is intended to managing DirectAdmin servers who need to change the da_admin password for MySQL. It covers the process for updating the da_admin password to ensure security and access control. This is necessary when you suspect unauthorized access or when rotating credentials for security compliance. The steps are applicable on DirectAdmin servers
Introduction This guide provides a step-by-step walkthrough for users looking to change the username in DirectAdmin. It is intended for users who have access to DirectAdmin and want to modify user accounts. Changing the username might be required when managing user privileges or ensuring secure account handling. This guide covers the necessary steps, ensuring minimal
Introduction Changing the hostname of your server may be necessary for several reasons. For instance, if your server is used as a Mail Server for hosted domains, changing the hostname can help prevent your emails from landing in Spam or Junk folders. This guide will show you how to update your server’s hostname directly through
Introduction This guide addresses the issue of emails being blocked by Gmail and outlines steps for administrators to prevent such blocks in the future. Gmail often blocks emails from servers that do not meet its stringent security and spam-prevention measures. This issue primarily affects businesses or individuals sending emails via their own mail servers, where
Introduction The mysqldump utility is a powerful tool designed to back up MySQL databases and transfer data to another MySQL server. This utility generates a set of SQL statements that can be used to recreate the original database on a different server or after a failure. Whether you’re migrating a database or performing regular backups, this