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Using External Mail Servers for Plesk (such as Gmail)

Introduction In some cases, you may want to route your domain’s email through an external mail server rather than using the default mail server provided by your hosting service. This configuration is commonly used when integrating with third-party email services like Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, or other specialized mail providers that offer enhanced features such

How to modify A records in DirectAdmin using DNS Management

Introduction This article is for users managing their domain’s DNS records in DirectAdmin. It covers how to modify an A record, which is essential when pointing your domain or subdomains to a new IP address. We will walk you through the process of using DirectAdmin’s DNS Management feature to update these records efficiently.   Prerequisites

How to create reseller package in DirectAdmin

Introduction This article is for administrators or web hosting providers who want to create reseller packages in DirectAdmin. It covers the steps required to set up customized packages for resellers, helping manage web hosting services efficiently. This guide resolves the need to organize reseller privileges and resources, allowing administrators to control what each reseller can

How to change timezone in Roundcube webmail

Introduction This guide is for users who want to change the timezone settings in their Roundcube webmail client. Roundcube is a widely used open-source webmail client that allows users to manage their emails via a web interface. Correcting the timezone setting ensures that your emails display the correct timestamps, which is crucial for maintaining accurate

How to protect bandwidth by preventing image hotlinking

Introduction This guide is for website administrators who want to protect their server bandwidth by preventing unauthorized use of images through hotlinking. Hotlinking occurs when other websites link directly to your images, causing excessive bandwidth usage on your server. This guide explains how to block hotlinking by configuring your server’s settings, particularly focusing on Apache

How to password protect a directory in DirectAdmin

Introduction This guide is intended for website administrators or users with access to the DirectAdmin control panel who wish to enhance the security of specific directories on their hosting account. It covers the process of setting up password protection for a chosen directory, ensuring that only authorized users can access the contents. This solution should

How to view e-mail message headers in Outlook 365

Introduction This guide explains how to view e-mail message headers in Outlook 365. Message headers provide essential details about an email, such as the sender’s information, routing details, timestamps, and whether it passed through any email filters. Understanding how to access these headers is useful for diagnosing email delivery issues, detecting phishing attempts, or investigating

How to Open Ports in iptables

Introduction IPTables is a command-line utility in Linux systems used to configure the firewall by managing rules for network traffic filtering. Opening a port in IPTables is essential for allowing specific network services to communicate with external devices. This guide helps system administrators and users who need to control incoming and outgoing traffic to open