How to Scan your Server with the cPanel Security Advisor Updated on November 19, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor Are you looking for ways to make your server more secure? Your WHM includes a security advisor you can use to check your settings. In this guide, we will show you how to perform a cPanel Security Advisor scan from WHM. This helpful tool can check your VPS or Dedicated Hosting server for security issues Read More >
Moving Websites Built with Older Technology into WordPress Updated on April 23, 2026 by InMotion Hosting Contributor WordPress and other Content Management Systems (CMS) are replacing website builders like Frontpage, Dreamweaver, and Adobe Muse. A major benefit of the latest CMS’s is the ability to edit and update the site from any computer browser. DUe to this and the many available add-ons and security features, you may even be considering changing your Read More >
How to Configure Security Policies in WHM Updated on May 31, 2022 by InMotion Hosting Contributor WebHost Manager (WHM) includes many tools to help you secure your cPanel server. Steps such as limiting logins by IP address, enabling two-factor authentication (TFA), and setting password strength and age limits can greatly increase the security of your server. In this guide, we will show you how to configure the security policies of your Read More >
Recurring Payments Plugins for WordPress Updated on July 7, 2023 by InMotion Hosting Contributor Does your site include a subscription service? When building a site with WordPress Hosting, you may be interested in setting up recurring payment processing. This allows you to collect money on a regular schedule without having to manually push through each order. Since there are many plugins available for adding recurring payments, we will now Read More >
Check and Repair Database with WP-CLI Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor When a WordPress website shows an Error establishing a database connection, those with access to cPanel can check and repair databases using MySQL Database or phpMyAdmin. Below, we cover how web developers can check and repair a WordPress database using WP-CLI. Note: You must navigate to the root folder of your WordPress installation in SSH Read More >
Plugins for Every BoldGrid Website Updated on November 19, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor Some web design features are more important depending on the type and purpose of your BoldGrid website. Below we cover plugins that improve your website regardless of its purpose. WP Accessibility WP Accessibility adds features to make your website easier for disabled users to use. You can then test your website using Tenon.io and WAVE.Webaim.org. Read More >
Free Screencasting Tools Updated on October 20, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor Below are some screencasting tools you can use to record video screencasts before finalizing with a video editor. Consider Dedicated Hosting for additional server resources and storage. Simple Screen Recorder Simple Screen Recorder for Linux offers in-depth video and audio recording options, preset storage, and previews. Kazam Kazam for Linux includes only the basic features Read More >
My OpenCart 3 Contact Form Won’t Send Emails Updated on April 17, 2024 by InMotion Hosting Contributor Your contact form needs to work to assure customers you care about their feedback. Your email configuration could be the reason it doesn’t. Below we’ll configure OpenCart to send emails. Have a large organization and need more server resources than your VPS provides? Upgrade to a Dedicated Server today. Configure Email Settings Log into OpenCart. Read More >
OpenCart 3 Maintenance Mode Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor You don’t want customers making orders while you’re doing major upgrades and data restorations as data corruption is possible. In such cases, it may be best to temporarily convert your store to a one page website with an estimated time before its running again. Below we cover how to enable maintenance mode in OpenCart 3. Read More >
How to Set Security Questions in WHM Updated on October 9, 2020 by InMotion Hosting Contributor If you are trying to log into WHM from a new location, you may be asked security questions to verify your identity. This provides an extra layer of security and can help keep your Dedicated Hosting server secure. The security questions and answers can be setup in the WHM Security Center. Setting Security Questions Log Read More >
How to Email All cPanel Users via WHM Updated on November 19, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor Do you need to notify cPanel users of upcoming server maintenance or an unplanned issue? From WHM, you can email all the users at one time and even include the customers of Resellers if necessary. This can save you time by allowing you to send a mass email from one place. Not all hosting companies Read More >
How to Disable Password Authorization in WHM Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor Do you allow users to connect to your server via SSH or SFTP? If they are using password authorization you may want to consider switching to SSH keys instead. With password authorization, users only need a username and password to connect to your server. This means hackers or bots can try combinations of popular usernames Read More >
Changing the Email Contact for an Account in WHM Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor Every once in a while, important contact information for a website that you are hosting on your VPS/Dedicated server needs to be changed. The primary contact information associated with an account is the email address. This is a quick and easy thing that you can do using the WHM interface for your account. Follow the Read More >
How to Create an eCommerce Site Updated on May 24, 2023 by InMotion Hosting Contributor In today’s digital age, an increasing number of businesses are opting for an online presence by utilizing ecommerce site hosting instead of relying solely on traditional brick-and-mortar stores. By embracing this modern approach, you can unlock the potential of reaching a vast global audience, as anyone with an internet connection can conveniently browse and purchase Read More >
Configure the FTP Server in WHM Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor The FTP server that comes pre-packaged with VPS and Dedicated server host accounts is called Pure-FTPD. The description in WHM indicates that this FTP server can handle both normal and encrypted connections. The following article discusses the different options you can change to configure the FTP server behavior used in your VPS or Dedicated server Read More >
How to Enable the Privacy Notification for Users in Joomla 3.9 Updated on November 19, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor The privacy laws in Europe have been heavily affected by the General Data Protection Regulation(GDPR). In order to keep in compliance with that law, most websites have provided options for privacy issues. Joomla 3.9x websites are no exception. The following article will show you how to enable the privacy notification for users of your Joomla! Read More >
How to Enable Shell Fork Bomb Protection Updated on July 2, 2024 by InMotion Hosting Contributor Fork bombs occur when a cascade of processes duplicate themselves until a server’s resources are used up. This can be the result of malicious programming or bad coding. If you are managing several websites on your VPS/Dedicated server, then it would be wise for you to make sure that one account won’t disable the server Read More >
How to Restart Services Using WHM Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor Looking for a hosting service where all the resources belong only to you? Check out the Dedicated Server solutions from InMotion Hosting. The Web Host Manager (WHM) provides an option that allows you to reset services without having to use Shell access. You can use the graphical interface restart the follow services: DNS Server FTP Read More >
How to Use the WordPress Scan Validator Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor Are you preparing to backup your WordPress Hosting site? As we continue our series on the Duplicator plugin, we will now show you how to run the WordPress Scan Validator. This can help you check your website files for file issues that may arise during a WordPress Backup and can provide information about the amount Read More >
How to Use the Track DNS Tool in cPanel Updated on November 12, 2024 by InMotion Hosting Contributor The Track DNS tool in cPanel includes two great options that can be used to help manage your websites for your any of your web hosting accounts hosted with InMotion Hosting. These network tools allow you to look up domains and even run a trace route. Check out the steps below to see how to Read More >