Purging the UltraStack Cache with Cache Manager in cPanel Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor UltraStack configurations include an NGINX installation that is used as a cache. Sometimes, this cache will need to be purged. This can be done using the Cache Manager in cPanel. Follow the steps below to learn how to purge the cache in cPanel. Find the Cache Manager Clearing the Cache Need a new home for Read More >
Drupal Archive_Tar Vulnerability – 12/18/2019 Updated on November 30, 2022 by InMotion Hosting Contributor Issue: On December 18, 2019, Archive_Tar, used in the Drupal content management system (CMS), has many vulnerabilities if a Drupal website is set to allow and process .tar, .tar.gz, .bz2, or .tlz file uploads Versions affected ? 8.8.x-dev8.7.x-dev7.x-dev Recommendation: Update Drupal 8Update Drupal 7 Source: https://www.drupal.org/sa-core-2019-012 Check out our Drupal 8 Education channel for many Read More >
How to Update Drupal Manually Updated on October 12, 2023 by InMotion Hosting Contributor There are many ways to update Drupal – manually, automatically, with Drush, or with Composer. Below we cover how to update Drupal manually: Backup Your Drupal Files Replace Drupal Core Files There are two ways to download and remove Drupal core files: SSH cPanel File Manager or FTP Run The Drupal Update Stay up to Read More >
Determining the Cache Status in UltraStack Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor Caching works in such a way that you may not always think of how it is working when it’s on. This is a good thing since the caching function is part of the UltraStack architecture. This article will cover how to determine your cache status using the cURL command. Using Curl Cache Status Codes Need Read More >
Maintaining Your WordPress Site Updated on March 19, 2025 by InMotion Hosting Contributor Maintaining your WordPress site is similar to owning a business in the real world. Like a brick-and-mortar store, it’s important to do some maintenance to keep your website running. It’s also worth doing a bit of cleaning to keep the site welcoming to visitors. There is no need to worry, though, cleaning and maintaining a Read More >
Drupal 8 Update Manager Settings Updated on September 13, 2023 by InMotion Hosting Contributor Drupal 8 can send email notifications when updates are available. This helps you update Drupal 8 core (after you create a backup) and modules as soon as possible. Below we share our recommended Drupal 8 Update Manager settings. Drupal 8 Update Manager settings Partner with a performance-driven Drupal Hosting company. Get strong security and 24/7 Read More >
Where You Should Keep Your Addon Domains Updated on June 22, 2022 by InMotion Hosting Contributor When you set up a web hosting account using cPanel, one domain must be the primary domain. Your primary domain will always go in a directory labeled public_html. If you host other sites on the same cPanel account, then they are addon domains. cPanel used to require that these addon domains go inside public_html. Now, Read More >
How to Backup Drupal with the Backup and Migrate Module Updated on October 12, 2023 by InMotion Hosting Contributor One of the first things you should do once you get started with Drupal is install the Backup and Migrate module. Your Drupal security posture relies on scheduling and storing up-to-date backups. cPanel backups and snapshots are great for full server backups. However, a module to backup only website data can save a lot of Read More >
Choose the Style of Your WordPress Homepage Updated on January 22, 2026 by InMotion Hosting Contributor It is simple to change your WordPress page from ‘Static’ to ‘Posts’. This is a fundamental aspect of a WordPress site. Which choice is right for your website? The best layout depends on what you want out of your site. Let’s examine some practical considerations to help you make that decision. The Purpose of Posts Read More >
Add Feature-Policy in Drupal 8 with the Security Kit Module Updated on September 13, 2023 by InMotion Hosting Contributor The Feature-Policy HTTP header specifies what browser features can be used on a website and its <iframe> elements. The most common browser features among a long list are autoplay (for videos), camera, fullscreen, and microphone. Below we’ll cover how to install the Security Kit module in Drupal 8 and enable Feature Policy. Get high performance Read More >
How to Backup Ansible Updated on June 5, 2026 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 Commands The best 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 >