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How to Install a Zenphoto Plugin

Zenphoto has a long list of plugins for integrating security, reCAPTCHA spam filtering, web analytics, and other features into your image gallery. Below we cover how to install a Zenphoto plugin and view plugin settings. (You can also create new websites on your managed VPS with Softaculous Instant Installer.) Install a Zenphoto Plugin Login to Read More >

Add Content-Security-Policy (CSP) in Drupal 8

The Content-Security-Policy Drupal module helps you configure a Header set Content-Security-Policy header to specify what sources your website should load scripts from – (e.g. your own website, embedded YouTube video, and analytics trackers). This forces supporting web browsers to ignore other external requests to mitigate cross-site scripting (XSS) and other code injection attacks. There are Read More >

How to Enable DNSSEC with Cloudflare

See our related guide to enable DNSSEC on cPanel servers. In this article, we cover how to implement domain name system security extensions (DNSSEC) with the Cloudflare content delivery network (CDN). This procedure is meant to work in sync with other DNS tools, whether you are altering your DNS records with a registrar or on Read More >

24 Ways to Harden Your VPS

There are many reasons to harden your VPS. The best practices for VPS security involve learning the settings, steps, and options that are needed to keep your server secure. You will also find yourself continually researching and updating your knowledge and software tools to keep your security up-to-date.  Server security depends on everyone who interacts with the Read More >

How to Create HTML Pages with the CherryTree Note-Taking Application

In this article: Setup Export Node Upload Files CherryTree (version 0.38.9) is a multiple-use hierarchical note-taking application for Windows, Mac (via source code), and Linux. Its primary purpose is to organize multiple documents as “nodes” for easier navigation without creating extra documents on your local system. The nodes can be organized by drag-and-drop for sorting Read More >

Force HTTPS in OctoberCMS with RedirectToHTTPS

Forcing usage of an SSL certificate, whether it’s AutoSSL, the free SSL that’s auto-enabled forever, or a purchased SSL, ensures visitors that there’s a secure connection with the website. It also assures them that you care about their security and privacy. After installing an SSL certificate, you need to ensure OctoberCMS redirects all users to Read More >

10 Ways to Secure WordPress

WordPress content management system (CMS) tutorials focusing on security can help you find better ways to secure your website. Whether you’re a seasoned WordPress developer or a new user learning how to customize WordPress, there’s always something that could better secure your website. Below we cover 10 ways to secure WordPress websites. Want the performance Read More >

How to Resolve Site Health Security Issues

WordPress 5.2 release‘s new Site Health feature finds free ways to enhance website security and performance. Improving security doesn’t require extensive reading and configuration. Sometimes, it’s as simple as minimalism and removing what you don’t need. Psst! Want more speed with no complexity? Check out our Nginx-powered WordPress Hosting with our user-friendly Cache Manager. Below Read More >

How to Setup an SSL for a QuickStarter Website

An SSL on a website shows visitors that you care about their security. Similar to the privacy policy page since the implementation of General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), security-conscious people will expect to see it. Some may even leave your website if it’s not there. Even a single page website benefits from an active SSL Read More >

Force HTTPS in Matomo Analytics

There are many ways to force a website to use HTTPS for a secure SSL connection including the .htaccess 301 redirect and HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS) preload list. Below we cover how to force Matomo to use HTTPS with the configuration file and ForceSSL plugin. Config File Install Plugin Deactivate Redirect Edit Configuration File Read More >

ls Command

The ls command is one of the more basic commands in Linux. It is designed to list the names and features of files and directories. It can be used for a single file or as many as all files and folders in a selected set of directories. Command: lsSynopsis: ls [option]… [file]… ls Command Options Read More >

What is WebHost Manager (cPanel vs. WHM)?

cPanel has a lot of features for managing files, email, databases, and more on cPanel-managed Shared hosting plans. But what is WHM? WebHost Manager (WHM) manages CentOS, DNS, software, and multiple cPanel accounts on Managed VPS and Dedicated server hosting plans. Reseller Hosting includes a limited form of WHM as well. Below we cover: Need Read More >