How to Backup Ansible Updated on November 15, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor Having up-to-date backups is an important part of any Ansible security posture (on Cloud VPS Hosting or otherwise). If your Ansible control machine (server or local machine) suffers a cyber attack, sometimes the best option is to restore an Ansible backup file. There are multiple ways to manage Ansible playbook backups: Git or other Version Read More >
11 Essential Types of WordPress Plugins Updated on March 12, 2025 by InMotion Hosting Contributor Plugins let you add value and functionality to a WordPress site by pushing a button. Some plugins are essential. Other plugins are only required by certain types of sites. Let’s take a look at a few common types of plugins to help you tell the difference. Essential WordPress Plugins SMTP Mail Plugin WordPress sites have Read More >
Disabling WordPress Plugins in Bulk Updated on August 16, 2021 by Carrie Smaha Sometimes you may find it necessary to disable all of your WordPress plugins when troubleshooting an issue. It’s often helpful when troubleshooting to start with a default installation of WordPress. If you have a large amount of plugins this can be an arduous task. The quickest method to disabling your plugins is to rename the Read More >
Scaling with UltraStack Updated on July 7, 2023 by InMotion Hosting Contributor Like the other hosting solutions within InMotion, the UltraStack configuration is used on servers that allow you to increase the overall power and performance by simply upgrading your account. The transfer of your site would be handled by InMotion’s technical personnel, and the changes would be mostly transparent to you. This article provides a general Read More >
How to use Fantastico de Luxe Updated on August 16, 2021 by Brad Markle Fantastico, a feature in cPanel that helps you easily install programs to your account, is no longer available. As of September 17th, 2012, Fantastico has been replaced by Softaculous. This article is being kept in our Support Center for our VPS and Dedicated Customers who may still be using Fantastico. For all other users, please Read More >
Installing WordPress using Fantastico Updated on August 16, 2021 by Brad Markle Fantastico, a feature in cPanel that helps you easily install software to your account, is no longer available. As of September 17th, 2012, Fantastico has been replaced by Softaculous.This article is being kept in our Support Center for our VPS and Dedicated Customers who may still be using Fantastico. For all other users, please see Read More >
How to Correct Your Staging Site after a cPanel Merge Updated on November 27, 2023 by InMotion Hosting Contributor Looking for a budget-minded, secure hosting service? Check out InMotion Hosting’s Linux Shared Hosting solutions! Understanding the Temporary URL cPanel accounts are typically created on an individual basis in Business shared accounts. VPS and Dedicated server accounts can include multiple cPanel accounts. Occasionally, there is a need to merge cPanel accounts. However, this may cause Read More >
How is UltraStack Configured? Updated on January 3, 2024 by InMotion Hosting Contributor UltraStack server configurations created by InMotion Hosting technical staff focused on optimization of performance for a specific content management system. These configurations can be found on: The configuration is based on the concept of a LAMP stack (Linux, Apache HTTP Server, MySQL database, and PHP) but with the addition of NGINX to act as a Read More >
Common Myths Around Launching Your Website Updated on February 7, 2020 by InMotion Hosting Contributor Launching your website can seem like a scary event but it’s actually an exciting time. The web presence for your business or organization is getting pushed out into the digital world, allowing you to reach and connect with new potential customers. The infographic below outlines a few common launch myths that may be holding you Read More >
Setting up Google Workspace MX Records in cPanel Updated on January 4, 2024 by Scott Mitchell One of our newest features for our Shared Hosting accounts allows you to connect your site to Google Workspace with a one-click wizard. Many customers use Google Apps for their business and would like to have that set up for their site. While simple, it can be tedious. We understand that, so we added the Read More >
Setting Domain MX Records to Remote Settings in cPanel Updated on August 16, 2021 by Scott Mitchell MX records (short for mail exchanger records) are DNS (Domain Name System) resources that specify a server that will be handling your email for your domain. When working with the default settings, you will likely never need to adjust your MX records settings on your server. Some people have an external DNS manager that has Read More >
How to Reset Your cPanel Password From AMP Updated on July 27, 2022 by Brad Markle If you’ve forgotten your cPanel password, you can reset it using your Account Management Panel (AMP). You can also Reset a cPanel password in WHM if you have a VPS or Dedicated server. Please note: cPanel account passwords can only be changed through AMP for Shared Hosting accounts. If you have a VPS or Dedicated Read More >
What is Ansible? Updated on November 14, 2025 by InMotion Hosting Contributor Do you configure multiple servers with similar software configuration stacks? Imagine the time you’d save if you automated those redundant tasks. Ansible can help you find out. With Ansible automation software you can define to-do task lists to deploy and manage remote servers from a central workstation or web server. Red Hat Ansible Ansible, by Read More >
Add X-Frame-Options in Drupal 8 with the Security Kit Module Updated on September 14, 2023 by InMotion Hosting Contributor The X-Frame-Options HTTP header specifies whether your Drupal website can be displayed within other websites with the <frame>, <iframe>, <object>, or <embed> HTML tags. This improves Drupal security against clickjacking and related cyber attacks. Below we’ll cover how to install the Security Kit module and enable X-Frames-Options. Mozilla recommends using the superseding Content Security Policy Read More >
Add HSTS in Drupal 8 with the Security Kit Module Updated on September 14, 2023 by InMotion Hosting Contributor Adding HSTS (HTTP Strict Transport Security) in Drupal 8 forces web browsers to only load your website with a valid SSL certificate. This improves Drupal security against downgrade attacks and similar man-in-the-middle (MITM) attacks. HSTS is similar to a HTTP to HTTPS redirect but within the browser. Below we’ll cover how to install the Security Read More >
Add Content-Security-Policy (CSP) in Drupal 8 Updated on September 14, 2023 by InMotion Hosting Contributor 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 >
WordPress 5.3 Release Notes Posted on November 30, 2019 by InMotion Hosting Contributor There has been a lot of anticipation with the release of WordPress 5.3. This version of WordPress has been tested for months and business owners and developers alike are excited to implement the newest features it has to offer. This article describes some of the best WordPress 5.3 updates you may find relevant for your Read More >
Make Your Life Easier With These BoldGrid Tools Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor When you are faced with what seems like a difficult task creating or updating your website, chances are there’s a WordPress plugin that will make it much easier. Most of these plugins are incredibly easy to use and can make you feel and look like an expert in web design. In this article, we’ve presented Read More >
Which WordPress Version is Best for Your Needs? Updated on March 11, 2024 by InMotion Hosting Contributor When WordPress releases an update or a new version, business owners have to decide whether to continue using their current version or proceed with upgrading. Operating with the latest WordPress version provides you with additional features, functionality, and security. This article explains why you should always update WordPress when you can and how to easily Read More >
Why A Duplicate WordPress Page Is Perfect For Development And Testing Updated on March 11, 2024 by InMotion Hosting Contributor Have you ever wished you could test new plugins, make design changes or create other tweaks to your WordPress small business website without any consequences? The good news is you can easily make a duplicate of a WordPress page without fear. This article discusses the importance of testing your website when making any changes, how Read More >
