Introduction DirectAdmin is a web-based hosting control panel that allows administrators to manage various aspects of hosting accounts, including user management and reseller assignments. Moving a user between resellers in DirectAdmin is necessary when restructuring hosting account ownership or managing reseller client allocations. This guide will explain how to move a user from one reseller
Introduction If you see the error message “452 Sender is throttled” in SmarterMail, it means that you have reached the hourly limit for sending emails. This restriction is in place to prevent abuse, such as spamming, and to ensure the server’s performance and stability. Throttling helps manage email traffic effectively, allowing the server to handle
Introduction Implementing SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records is crucial for enhancing email security and ensuring better email deliverability. These DNS records help verify the authenticity of emails sent from your domain, reducing the risk of email spoofing and phishing attacks. SPF (Sender Policy Framework) verifies that emails are sent from authorized servers, DKIM (DomainKeys Identified
Introduction Managing databases is a fundamental task when administering websites through Plesk. This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to create and remove databases, manage database users, and access databases using the Plesk interface. It covers all the necessary steps to efficiently handle databases and user accounts, ensuring your web applications run smoothly and securely.
Introduction The hosts file on Windows allows you to map IP addresses to domain names, which can be helpful for testing websites or redirecting domains to specific servers. This guide walks you through the process of editing the hosts file on a Windows machine to make these changes. It is particularly useful for developers who
Introduction A CSR (Certificate Signing Request) is a block of encoded text given to a Certificate Authority when applying for an SSL Certificate. It contains the public key that will be included in the certificate. When generating the CSR, a private key is usually created at the same time, forming a key pair. Prerequisites Domain
Introduction A database dump is a file containing a database structure and content. You can use it for backup purposes. In earlier Plesk versions, dumps could be created only using database management tools. Now Plesk offers a quicker way to create database dumps, store them, and deploy previously created dumps on the server. In Plesk,
Introduction This guide is for resellers using Plesk who need to manage mailbox quotas for domains. It explains how to set or modify the mailbox quota for a specific domain. This can be particularly useful for managing email storage limits for your clients. This guide will cover the process of adjusting mailbox quotas through the
Introduction A website compromised by a high-profile hacker is often easy to spot, as they typically alter the homepage to boast about their actions. However, injected code that is hidden can be much harder to detect. By the time it’s noticed, significant damage may already have been done. To catch such issues early, you can
Introduction This guide provides key strategies to prevent common attacks on WordPress sites and protect content from unauthorized access. WordPress, being a widely-used content management system, is often targeted by hackers attempting to exploit vulnerabilities for malware injection, data theft, or denial-of-service attacks. This article offers practical steps to safeguard your WordPress site from brute