How to Create an Admin Account in WordPress via MySQL Updated on January 22, 2026 by Scott Mitchell When working with programs that require you to log in, such as WordPress, there can be times when you seem to be locked out of your account. This can happen via a code error, a hack, accidental admin account deletion, or a malicious site partner changing information on you. If this happens, you will need Read More >
Change the Max Upload File Size for a WordPress Multisite installation Updated on September 24, 2020 by Scott Mitchell When working with file uploads in WordPress a multisite configuration, you want to pay attention to the maximum upload file size. Allowing a setting that allows file sizes that are too large will cause performance issues. Below is a guide that explains how to change the maximum upload size. How to set the Max Upload Read More >
Finding the Network Administrator Interface for WordPress Multisite Updated on October 27, 2023 by Scott Mitchell When working with a WordPress MultiSite installation, the interface is just a bit different. This is because of the network setup. Below is a guide of how to locate the Network Admin interface after setting up a WordPress Multisite configuration. How to Login to the Network Admin in a WordPress MS Installation Log into to Read More >
cPanel Logs: Access, Apache, Email, Error, FTP, MySQL, WHM Updated on May 12, 2022 by InMotion Hosting Contributor Hosting with cPanel uses a graphical interface to make web hosting super easy, but there are command line tools you could familiarize yourself with for advanced troubleshooting. cPanel logs most activity that happens on a server to log files so you can go back and review log entries for problems, instead of having to be Read More >
How to Move WordPress from a Subfolder to the Root Directory Updated on April 23, 2026 by Scott Mitchell Many people like to create and test a new version of their site in a subfolder so that it does not affect their main domain. Once completed, they will want to migrate the new site over to the root directory for the domain. This is very common with WordPress. Follow the instructions below as we Read More >
How to Install WordPress using Softaculous Updated on September 17, 2025 by InMotion Hosting Contributor WordPress is an open-source content management system (CMS) that can be installed manually or quickly using the cPanel Softaculous Apps Installer for free. In this guide, you can learn how to install WordPress using Softaculous. For WordPress users seeking a lightning-fast hosting solution, we now offer a WordPress Hosting package that addresses all your needs for speed and reliability. Read More >
Disable browser resize in phpList Updated on March 11, 2022 by InMotion Hosting Contributor In this article I’m going to show you how to disable the browser resize feature that is enabled by default in phpList. When you are working in phpList, anytime that you resize your web-browser window, it causes phpList to totally refresh the screen. This unfortunately causes any data that you had typed on that particular Read More >
Process bounces from Gmail in phpList Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor In this article I’ll go over how you can process your phpList bounces when you are using a Gmail account as your bounce address. If you’ve ready my previous article on handling bounces with phpList, that covers how you can use phpList to process bounce-back messages for the mailings you’ve been sending out via phpList. Read More >
Seting up the WangGaurd plugin for WordPress Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor To secure your WordPress website from attackers and those who can compromise the site, you ca install the WangGaurd Security plugin for WordPress. Below are the steps to install and activate the WangGaurd security plugin. Installing and Activating the WangGaurd plugin Log into the WordPress Dashboard. Go to plugin’s and click Add New. Search for Read More >
How to Remove FrontPage Extensions in Cpanel Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor One of the venerable programs for working with webpages using Microsoft software is the program named FrontPage. The program lets you publish using HTTP or FTP, but in order to publish with HTTP, it required that extensions be installed on the server account. cPanel accounts can be set to have the extension loaded or removed Read More >
How to install the Secure Folder wp-content/uploads plugin for WordPress Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor WordPress by default may not have the wp-content/uploads folder secured with an index page in it. When the wp-content/uploads folder has no index page, the contents of the folder can be viewed through the browser. This article will explain how to install and configure the Secure Folder wp-content/uploads plugin for WordPress. Installing the Secure Folder Read More >
Installing the Look-See Security plugin for WordPress Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor You can check your WordPress site security with the Look-See Security Scanner plugin. The WordPress Look-See Security Scanner plugin allows your WordPress website to be scanned for any vulnerabilities within the files and server configuration. This article will explain how to install the Look-See Security Scanner plugin and how to scan your WordPress site. Steps Read More >
How to install and use the Security Ninja Lite WordPress plugin Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor You can analyze your WordPress security with the Security Ninja Lite plugin available for free in your WordPress plugins. Security Ninja Lite scan the WordPress site to offer suggestions on what you can do to fix any potential security issues. Your WordPress site actually does not become secured by Security Ninja Lite. Security Ninja Lite Read More >
Installing the Simple Security WordPress plugin. Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor You can secure your WordPress logins with the Simple Security plugin. This article will explain how to install the WordPress with the Simple Security plugin. Installing the Simple Security Plugin Log into the WordPress Dashboard. Go to the plugins and click Add new. Type security in the Search. Find the Simple Security plugin and click Read More >
How to create and manage user ranks in phpBB 3.0 Updated on March 11, 2022 by Scott Mitchell When working with users in your phpBB board site, you may wish to segregate users into different ranks. Ranks are simply titles that are achieved when a user has posted a specific number of posts. They are more or entertainment than anything and do not grant special privileges in and of themselved. In the instructions Read More >
How to change your group’s display color in phpBB Updated on March 11, 2022 by Scott Mitchell When working with different user groups in phpBB, you can assign a group color so that the members of that group appear with a specific color when logged into the site. Below is a quick tutorial that explains how to change a groups color in phpbb. Changing the group color in phpBB Log into your Read More >
Inserting media into Moodle Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor Moodle allows you to insert media files like sound (MP3), video (MP4), or an applet (java) into the courses or pages. Media files can be uploaded to the server your Moodle is running on through the Moodle Dashboard. Moodle will automatically create the scripts necessary to embed the video in the page. Below are the Read More >
How to disable comments on posts and pages in WordPress Updated on August 16, 2021 by Scott Mitchell When working with posts and pages in WordPress, the ability for visitors to comment is enabled by default. This article will show you how to disable the comments for new articles (pages and posts) in your WordPress site. Disabling comments in WordPress Posts and Pages Log into your WordPress Admin dashboard. From the left hand Read More >
How to Remove the Blog Posts Page in WordPress Updated on July 7, 2023 by Scott Mitchell This article will guide you on how to remove the blog index page for WordPress so you can display only your custom static pages. WordPress is a very versatile program, allowing you to create different types of sites. Some want ecommerce, some want the basic blog, etc. Some, however, want to create a regular site Read More >
Adding permissions to your specific phpBB group Updated on March 11, 2022 by Scott Mitchell After creating your new user group, you will want to assign permissions for the members of that group. The permissions come in three categories, user, global moderator, and administrative. Follow the guide below as we show you how to add permissions to your new usergroup. How to add permissions to usergroups in phpBB First, log Read More >
