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How to change default domain in DirectAdmin (Evolution Skin)

Introduction This guide explains how to set or change the default domain in your DirectAdmin control panel using the Evolution Skin.The default domain is the primary web address for your hosting account and is used by various features (e.g., file manager defaults, some web app installers, and service references). Updating it is helpful when rebranding

How to Redirect Unknown Subdomains to a 401 or 404 Page via .htaccess

Introduction Managing how subdomains behave is a critical aspect of securing and structuring web applications, particularly in shared hosting or multi-tenant environments. Often, server administrators and developers want to prevent unauthorized or mistyped subdomains from loading a default site or unintentionally exposing content. Redirecting unknown or unconfigured subdomains to a specific error page, such as

How to check successful and failed login via CLI for Linux server

Introduction This article guides you through how to check successful and failed login attempts on a Linux server via the command-line interface (CLI). Monitoring login history is important for security auditing, detecting unauthorized access attempts, and troubleshooting login issues. We will use the last and lastb commands, along with system logs, to view both successful

How to unsuspend user account in DirectAdmin (Enhanced skin)

Introduction This guide provides a detailed, step-by-step process to unsuspend a user account in DirectAdmin. DirectAdmin is a powerful web hosting control panel that simplifies account management. As an administrator, this guide will assist you in restoring user access to DirectAdmin efficiently.   Prerequisites Administrator access to the DirectAdmin control panel. The targeted user account

How to change the server time zone in DirectAdmin (Enhanced Skin)

Introduction In DirectAdmin, the server time zone determines how times are displayed in system logs, scheduled tasks, and account activities. Setting the correct time zone ensures that timestamps are accurate for your region and that automated processes run on schedule. Prerequisites Root or administrative access to DirectAdmin DirectAdmin set to the Enhanced Skin interface Basic

FAQ: Why Your WebSocket Connection to the GPU Server Keeps Disconnecting

Why Your WebSocket Connection to the GPU Server Keeps Disconnecting Here are the most likely reasons for disconnections—and practical solutions: Common Causes & Fixes 1. Idle Timeout from Load Balancers or Proxies Many environments (Cloudflare, Koyeb, etc.) automatically terminate idle WebSocket connections after a set period—often 100–120 seconds, even when the connection appears active. What

How to change the server time zone in DirectAdmin (Evolution Skin)

Introduction In DirectAdmin, the server time zone determines how system times are displayed for server logs, scheduled tasks, and account activities. Setting the correct time zone ensures that scheduled jobs, email timestamps, and log records are accurate for your location. Prerequisites Root or administrative access to DirectAdmin DirectAdmin set to the Evolution Skin interface Basic

Using SCP and rsync for Secure File Transfer

Introduction Secure file transfer is essential for system administrators, developers, and IT professionals handling sensitive data across networks. Among the most commonly used tools for this purpose are SCP (Secure Copy Protocol) and rsync, both relying on SSH (Secure Shell) to provide encrypted, authenticated communication between hosts. Who uses these tools: Primarily network administrators, DevOps