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Serverless Computing the Next Big Thing
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On-Premise vs. Hosted Private Cloud
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Uses for GPUs: 4 Reasons Other Than Gaming
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On-Demand OpenStack – FMC Release V1.1
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Private Cloud OpenStack On-Demand – Release Update V0.7.2
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Bare Metal Servers
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Backups
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How to Setup Multiple Destinations for your Dedicated Server Backups
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How To
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In this article we will show you how to connect to your Dedicated server using the Lantronix Spider remote KVM. This will be useful if Read More >
[Resolved] Routing issue affecting VPS and Dedicated Servers
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About
Web Professionals are busy people, and we get that. The WebPro Dashboard provides a clear solution to manage your client accounts through the Account Management Read More >
Support
Technical Support is not just about trying to solve a technical problem, it is also about caring for your customers. All of our dedicated server Read More >
Get Started with WordPress
WordPress is a Content Management System (CMS) you can use to build a website. WordPress was originally designed as a blogging platform, but it can Read More >
About
You know you need a website but you aren’t sure if you need a QuickStarter or a custom multi-page site. The easiest way to decide Read More >
Get Started
Welcome to your Website Creator account! We know it can be frustrating to have multiple logins to different web accounts. This is why we’ve installed Read More >
About
Sprout Invoices is a powerful invoicing solution for WordPress. This plugin allows you to quickly and easily create beautiful estimates and invoices that allows you Read More >
You can now purchase Google Workspace directly from InMotion Hosting and quickly implement the collection of tools for your business. Google Workspace, which used to Read More >
WordPress is a free open source software that can be installed on your server. Installing WordPress is not a terribly difficult task. This article will Read More >
QuickStarter is a fast, affordable way for customers to get a professionally designed, fully functional, starter website. For just $249 and a 2-business-day turnaround period, Read More >
One of the more frustrating things that we have to deal with everyday are the number of passwords and user names that we need to Read More >
What do you get for each version available for Sprout Invoices? A lot of functionality and power for creating invoices and estimates that will help Read More >
After purchasing Google Workspace, you will need to activate your subscription and verify your domain. You will then have access to the Admin Panel where Read More >
Do you need a website but don’t have time to set it up yourself? With QuickStarter by InMotion Hosting, you can have a site up Read More >
Getting a New Perspective with Ansible
Our world is shaped by increasing technical debt and operational complexity, nestled within layers of abstraction to the point where daily life needs documentation and Read More >
After purchasing Google Workspace and activating your subscription, you will then need to verify your domain with Google. This is done by adding a specific Read More >
Whether you have a one page website or a fully functional eCommerce store, you will want it to show up in search engines. Search Read More >
After purchasing Google Workspace, activating it, then verifying your domain, you should also activate Gmail. You can do this by updating the MX Records for Read More >
QuickStarter provides a convenient and easy to use solution for immediately getting a simple website up and running. It is therefore important to understand what Read More >
User management is key to Google Workspace administration since it’s the first step in building a collaborative team environment. Once that user logs in they Read More >
First steps
So, you’ve confirmed that you are a WebPro and you have subscribed as a WebPro admin with the InMotion Hosting Customer Service team. What are Read More >
Getting Logged In
In this WordPress Dashboard tutorial: Steps to login to WordPress Dashboard I can’t login to WordPress Two-Factor Authentication One of the benefits of being an Read More >
Getting Started
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Next Steps
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First Steps
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As a WebPro, you can be granted shared access to manage client’s Account Management Panel (AMP) as you would your own account. This allows you Read More >
If you have ever lost or forgotten your password to access the WordPress dashboard, it can be very frustrating. WordPress provides quite a few options Read More >
When you’re getting married, one of the tasks that may be on your list is creating a website to represent your blessed event. There are Read More >
After you have finished with installing Sprout Invoices you may wonder what the next steps are. Fortunately, Sprout Invoices provides an excellent step-through process for Read More >
We understand the frustration of having to remember so many usernames/password combinations. BoldGrid normally requires separate login credentials. But we’ve developed a Single Sign-On (SSO) Read More >
In this article, I’ll show you how to lock down and password protect your WordPress website. We’ll do this by limiting access to the /wp-admin Read More >
The main thing you will do with Sprout Invoices is to create invoices. If you’re new to the subject, the definition of an invoice is: Read More >
As a WebPro you will want to provide information to your clients so that they can reach you as needed. This information will appear in Read More >
Once you have created an invoice, the next thing is to get it to your client. Each invoice is assigned a website URL that can Read More >
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Account Linking
If you are an InMotion Hosting customer and you want to work with a WebPro, or if you’re contacted by one, your approval process is Read More >
Language, Time, and Accessibility
When you first install WordPress the Admin dashboard is in English, by default. However, you can easily change the language setting right from your Admin Read More >
Next Steps
You’ve received your beautifully designed one-page QuickStarter website but now you want to make changes and add more elements. Designed to get you off the Read More >
Projects & Estimates
When you create estimates with Sprout Invoices you give your customer or potential customer a quote on the cost of your services or product that Read More >
One of the main tasks you will need to accomplish when you activate a WebPro Admin account is the task of linking accounts. Only by Read More >
In this tutorial, we will show you how to change your WordPress Timezone. This will allow you to display the time that Pages and Posts Read More >
With a new Quickstarter one page website, you’re ready to take on the world. But what about adding new content to your one page website? Read More >
You may often find yourself working on a large project that takes a long time to finish. Invoices generated for these jobs may occur over Read More >
Occasionally, there may be a time when you must unlink an account from your WebPro dashboard. This is a simple task and only requires that Read More >
While WP Accessibility helps improve WordPress accessibility compliance, Access Monitor schedules different types of accessibility tests within your WordPress dashboard. Now, you can save and Read More >
If a visitor wants more information than available on your single page website, it helps to have a contact form specifying what you’d need to Read More >
The WebPro dashboard provides you a view of your pending and linked accounts. We’ll show you how to view these accounts in the steps below. Read More >
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 Read More >
Do you get a lot of WordPress comment spam? In this article, we will show you how to stop comment spam in WordPress using Akismet. Read More >
I received a “Your site has updated to WordPress 3.x.x” email
WordPress Automatic Update Email Recently we began getting contacts about an email that appears to be sent by WordPress regarding an update. Many people have Read More >
MailPoet Newsletters WordPress plugin vulnerability – update immediately
On July 4th, 2014 a vulnerability was discovered in the MailPoet Newsletters plugin for WordPress that allows code to be remotely injected into any sites Read More >
Preventing comment spam with the PlusCaptcha plugin for WordPress
Unprotected comment fields can be largely targeted for spam if left defenseless. One solution to ensure that the form is submitted by a real person Read More >
In this guide we will show you how to install and setup the Easy WP SMTP plugin in WordPress. It is highly recommended to use Read More >
Account Management
How to Transfer Product Subscriptions in the Web Pro Administrator
As a WebPro, you have the ability to transfer product subscriptions to new or existing accounts. It is easier to manage account details when you Read More >
Pages, Posts, and Categories
A WordPress Page is a webpage that will show up in your menu bar for your website visitors to access. If you have a business Read More >
The WebPro can purchase a product for a client in the WebPro Administrator Dashboard. You can also select a product and send the cart to Read More >
In this tutorial, we will show you how to create a Post in WordPress. Posts are treated much like digital entries into a journal. Posts Read More >
If you are using WordPress to publish multiple pages of content for you viewers, then you will want to use Categories. WordPress uses the category Read More >
Running a blog can be time-consuming. Between writing, reviewing, and posting, it can feel like a full-time job on top of running your full-time business. Read More >
Rich, engaging content is a must-have for your website. Once visitors land on your site, good content entices them to stay and explore. One of Read More >
Your WordPress hosting package has been optimized with every consideration toward speed and security. To that effect, we have adopted the use of the PHP-FPM Read More >
In this tutorial: Install MailPoet Setup SMTP In this tutorial we will show you how to install MailPoet 3 in WordPress with SMTP settings. This Read More >
Edge Computing is the New Server Room
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The stylesheet is what gets your WordPress theme started. It is a necessary file that not only controls the look of your site but also Read More >
Are you missing an email that was sent from your WordPress website? Luckily, WP Mail logging lets you easily view and resend any emails that Read More >
There may be a time when you want to remove all emails from your mail logs. For example, you may want to remove outdated emails Read More >
Client Management
How to Edit WebPro Access (client) for Multiple Account Subscriptions
A common situation that you may encounter as an InMotion Hosting customer is selecting the appropriate account(s) when you have multiple subscriptions that may or Read More >
The WebPro interface allows a website administrator/designer/owner to have full access to a client account. This means that they can control the subscriptions purchased as Read More >
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Headers and Footers
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The WordPress front page can consist of a header image, a post or page, and then a footer section at the bottom of the page. Read More >
Links and Permalinks
When working with WordPress pages and posts you may want to create a link (also known as a “hyperlink”) to another website (an external link), Read More >
Permalinks are permanent URLs to your individual posts and pages. Creating permanent links to your content can make it easier to share links and help Read More >
In this tutorial, we will show you how to reset your WordPress Permalinks. Resetting permalinks rebuilds your link structure for WordPress. Often, this process must Read More >
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User Roles and Management
When you are running a WordPress website, you may want to let people register or create their own profiles. This is important if you want Read More >
WordPress Comments
In this tutorial, we will show you how to manage WordPress comments. When you create a new blog Page/Post, you have the option to allow Read More >
In this article we’ll explain how you can clean up and remove spam comments from your WordPress database directly using phpMyAdmin. This is a bit Read More >
WordPress was built with audience engagement in mind. Both posts and pages allow visitors to leave comments, fostering visitor interaction on your website. However, depending Read More >
GDPR Compliance
If you are using cookies on your WordPress site and have visitors from Europe, you should let them know. This requirement is due to the Read More >
Get Backup Manager
In this guide, you will learn how to purchase the automated Backup Manager for cPanel Hosting Accounts in the AMP Marketplace. Benefits of Backup Manager Read More >
WordPress has provided an easy way to add a Privacy Policy page to your site, for users who are concerned about the new data privacy Read More >
It can happen to anyone at any time. Your website gets hacked or is infected with malware. Or maybe it was an update performed or Read More >
Site Security
A common username for the administrator in many applications is “admin” and WordPress is no different. For someone trying to compromise your WordPress site, they’ll Read More >
Since WordPress 2.7, four security keys have been added to help make your WordPress site more secure. These security keys help encrypt the data that Read More >
How to Secure Your Website With Sucuri for WordPress Hosting
In this article: How to Secure Your WordPress Website Benefits of Sucuri for WordPress This article describes how to use the Sucuri plugin for WordPress Read More >
SSL Certificates and WordPress
In this tutorial, we will show you how to enable your WordPress SSL, so you can connect to your website securely using an SSL certificate. Read More >
Optimize, Maintain, and Update
WordPress is an amazing CMS or Content Management System that makes creating and maintaining a website really easy. However at times it can cause high Read More >
In this article, we will introduce you to the Background Update Tester plugin for WordPress to allow you to ensure that you are able to Read More >
In this article I’ll quickly show you how to update WordPress to the latest, greatest, and secure version currently available. An updated WordPress installation will Read More >
WordPress added automatic upgrades starting in version 3.7. Automatic upgrades are important because they keep your WordPress installation updated with the latest security patches and Read More >
This article explains the benefits of performing a search & replace from the WordPress Dashboard. Then, we go over the most popular plugins for performing Read More >
General Troubleshooting
WordPress troubleshooting is easier than you think. Follow this guide to narrow down the cause of your website issues. WordPress is without a doubt the Read More >
How to duplicate a WordPress Site for Development and Testing
It’s best to test major changes on a duplicate WordPress website before doing so on a live website. There are multiple ways to accomplish this Read More >
A common issue that WordPress users sometimes encounter is the dreaded “White screen of death.” Basically, when trying to access your WordPress site or Administrator Read More >
If you need to make changes to your WordPress installation, such as the site URL, database name, or many other things, you would typically do Read More >
Branding and Social Media
In this tutorial: Installing Social Networks Auto Poster Connecting social media accounts In this article, we will show you how to automatically post to all Read More >
Backup Manager
If you’ve recently purchased Backup Manager or added it to your account, you may wonder how to use it most effectively. If you have a Read More >
Using Backup Manager
The InMotion Hosting Backup Manager plugin integrates cPanel with the remote backup system to allow you to maintain your backup data. For instance, you can Read More >
When you are managing child accounts as a reseller, you may find that some are using up more of your backup space than others. All Read More >
The cPanel Backup Manager feature allows you to automatically make backups of your account’s files. This includes your database files and the website files within Read More >
In this guide, we will show you how to access the Backup Manager settings in Web Host Manager (WHM) then go over the available settings. Read More >
Supermicro recently published a success story describing how InMotion Hosting built an on-demand private cloud solution on Supermicro hardware. The high density and resulting cost Read More >
Do you want to increase the maximum file upload size in WordPress? Are you getting “The uploaded file exceeds the upload_max_filesize directive in php.ini” errors Read More >
Sizing a Hyper Converged OpenStack Private Cloud Control Plane
This discusses sizing of a Flex Metal Cloud Core. A Flex Metal Cloud Core is a combination of OpenStack and Ceph hyper converged onto 3 Read More >
What the CentOS 8 EOL Means for You
Shifting to CentOS Linux On December 8th, 2020, Red Hat shocked the Linux server world. They announced they would be shifting all of their investment Read More >
Why Move from Public Cloud to Private Cloud
Cloud Repatriation is the Choice of Cloud Professionals Public cloud users are finding out that for all their convenience and so-called affordability, they are not Read More >
Overview
cPanel-Managed VPS Hosting is a highly-customizable Linux server subscription with a great balance of features and pricing for most use cases. With the introduction of Read More >
Common User Tasks
The Softaculous Instant Installer provides an easy way for you to install programs on your server. This allows you an easier method to maintain, update, Read More >
Getting Started
InMotion Hosting’s Cloud Server plans include a helpful “Manage My Cloud Server” page. This is a one-stop page where system administrators can access and utilize Read More >
If you have been using a shared hosting plan for a long time, you may be ready to upgrade to a Virtual Private Server (VPS). Read More >
Softaculous is a tool within your cPanel that you can use to easily install software such as WordPress or Joomla. Using Softaculous to install software Read More >
This guide will show you how to manage SSH keys on your non-cPanel Cloud VPS or Bare Metal Dedicated server. SSH keys allow you to Read More >
Can I install more than one program on my account? Yes, you can install more than one program on your account. You can install programs Read More >
InMotion Hosting’s Cloud Server Hosting expands your capabilities and options when it comes to Operating Systems (OS). Currently, Ubuntu, CentOS, and Debian are available options Read More >
A very common task for website owners is the transferring of a website from one web hosting provider to another. Fortunately, we have a way Read More >
If you’ve used Softaculous to install several different programs onto your account, you can easily manage all of those programs from the Scripts Installations page. Read More >
In this tutorial: Adding a Domain Using the Zone Editor In this guide we will show you how to manage your DNS through your AMP Read More >
VPS Technical support means more than technical assistance for problems with the digital product. There are different types of technical support available depending on your Read More >
Softaculous helps make installing software very easy, but it also makes uninstalling programs simple too. In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to uninstall software Read More >
Understanding Shared Hosting
If you’re trying to establish a web presence or refresh an existing website, Shared Hosting is probably the best choice — especially for small businesses Read More >
Getting Started
Forms are one of the core components of business site design. Forms allow customers to sign up for newsletters, enter payment information, and ask a Read More >
Choosing a Web Design Team
The digital age is in full swing and a web presence is expected by your potential customers. A website, no matter how small, can legitimize Read More >
Overview
Reseller Hosting is, simply put, the ability to re-sell InMotion Hosting’s servers, bandwidth, and services, as if they were your own, to your clients, under Read More >
Common Tasks
Check Your Server Information on a VPS or Dedicated Hosting account
When managing your server with InMotion Hosting, you can utilize the WebHost Manager (WHM) of your VPS or Dedicated hosting server to find what type Read More >
Essential Software
Nginx is becoming a highly popular option for users looking for a powerful resource-friendly web server or a reverse proxy to their existing Apache server Read More >
If you are a system administrator (sysadmin) for an InMotion VPS Hosting account then you can manage accounts on your server using the List Accounts Read More >
For some, it is important to know how to install PHP as part of the LAMP Stack along with the Linux operating system family, Apache Read More >
Running out of disk space on VPS Hosting can cause a variety of errors. Everything from MySQL server processes to basic website scripting can be Read More >
If you plan on adding a relational database integration to your site, you will need to install a database management program. The open-source MariaDB installation Read More >
The free AutoSSL comes standard with cPanel and should renew automatically. Some older versions of cPanel have an error that results in the cPanel AutoSSL Read More >
As a live broadcaster, you’d want fans to easily find your content. Having a website gives more freedom to provide as much info about your Read More >
This guide will show you the steps needed to install a LAMP stack on your Cloud Server running CentOS. All the commands shown will need Read More >
PHP 7.2 reached end of life (EOL) in January 2021 and PHP 8 is available now. The major changes of this new PHP version affect Read More >
There are a variety of options you have to customize your Cloud VPS. The most popular combination of software used for web servers is commonly Read More >
Web Design Process
Jumping into the web design process prepared will position you for a smooth project. Organizing your materials and ensuring the web design team has everything Read More >
Java is required for running some games on your Linux VPS including Minecraft. The object-oriented programming language powers many websites and applications on computers and Read More >
Opting for a cloud server versus a cPanel-managed VPS means greater control over your Linux operating system (OS). While you can modify Cloud Server DNS Read More >
A successful web design process is truly dependent on how clearly you define and articulate your goals. The web design team is there to bring Read More >
Understanding Shared Hosting
Website Hosting with InMotion Hosting Hosting subscriptions from InMotion Hosting include the Business Hosting, WordPress Hosting, VPS Hosting and Dedicated Server Hosting. The details for Read More >
weForms is a form builder plugin for WordPress that allows you to quickly add a form to your website. This article will walk you through Read More >
Congratulations on getting your web design project started with Design Services! We are excited to collaborate with you to design and deliver the website you Read More >
What Changes When You Brand a Reseller Account in InMotion Hosting?
Branding a Reseller Hosting Account Reseller hosting accounts allow you to add your own company branding to the cPanel and Webmail interfaces that your customers Read More >
VPS Security
The biggest changes in upgrading from Shared to VPS Hosting are root access and WebHost Manager (WHM). These two capabilities grant you more responsibility to Read More >
Control Panels
Webmin is a system administration tool that enables you to manage a web server without the command-line interface (CLI). A popular free cPanel alternative, Webmin Read More >
Our High-Availability Cloud VPS product has a feature called “Snapshots.” With this feature you can create a single backup of the state of your entire Read More >
Vesta Control Panel, an open source hosting control panel, is a cost-effective alternative to cPanel. Granting you many of the same abilities as cPanel, Vesta Read More >
ImunifyAV FREE is a malware scanner for Linux servers. Similar to the ClamAV cPanel plugin, which has fewer features than its command-line interface (CLI), ImunifyAV Read More >
Cockpit is a web-based server administration tool for self-managed Linux servers. The free server control panel, backed by Red Hat, is unique in the sense Read More >
cPanel now supports DNS security extensions (DNSSEC) with PowerDNS. DNSSEC signs the DNS path for authentication to protect visitors from DNS spoofing and other man-in-the-middle Read More >
HAProxy load balancer (community edition) is a versatile, customizable solution for building a highly available (HA) cloud infrastructure. Short for “highly available Proxy,” HAProxy is Read More >
How to Enable Two-Factor Authentication for the Web Host Manager If you wish to help secure your Web Host Manager login then using two-factor authentication Read More >
Understanding Shared Hosting
If you’re a small business or an individual new to web hosting and website creation, establishing a web presence can seem like an overwhelming task. Read More >
weForms is a versatile form plugin. Every forms plugin requires some initial setup. weForms settings let you adjust the plugin to work correctly with your Read More >
Congratulations on getting your web design project started with Design Services! We are excited to tackle your project and work with you to ensure you Read More >
If you are a reseller, web designer, or simply running multiple cPanels in WebHost Manager (WHM), it’s important that you avoid overselling your account or Read More >
Effective March 15, 2020, the IMHstore.com website used for domain registrations will change to eNomCentral.com. Instead of reselling domain registrations through the InMotion Store, you Read More >
Understanding Shared Hosting
If you’re looking for a great Shared Hosting plan and are researching hosting providers and services, you’ve probably noticed shared hosting being referred to as Read More >
Web Design Services Website
In order to mock a mobile view of the home page, that would require a separate comp that the designer will need to create, which Read More >
InMotion Hosting Shared Servers and Reseller servers Using SSD
InMotion Hosting servers regularly undergo maintenance and upgrades in order to keep them running optimally. The most recent notable update for InMotion Hosting servers is Read More >
Understanding Shared Hosting
Shopping for a good host is easier than it used to be. But, there are still a great deal of sub-optimal hosts on the market. Read More >
Forms
If you’re looking to add a form to your site, then look no further than the weForms plugin for WordPress. Adding a form is a Read More >
Organizing and Optimizing Content
In a collaborative session, we reviewed some example graphics and images and discussed as a group what would be the best format to save each as for Read More >
Getting Started
InMotion Hosting provides Reseller plans that range from three shared server plans and three new powerful Reseller VPS plans. R-1000S – Beginner Plan R-2000S – Read More >
When you create a form using weForms, you will discover that some amount of management will be required. Management tasks include editing/updating forms, creating new Read More >
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Users
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Web Design Services Website
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Membership Functionality Considerations for Web Design Services Websites
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Users
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Adding a Featured Image to Leaderboard of Web Design Serivces Website
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Form Data
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How to Add Protected Downloads with Web Design Services Website
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Admin and Setup
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How to Add Blog Post Notifications on Web Design Services Website
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Configuring the Value (Price) of Hosting Packages as a Reseller
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Web Design Theme and Features
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As a reseller, there will be times when you have to identify the IP address for an account you are managing. For example, when you Read More >
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After your Site Launches
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Managing Your Customers
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Managing Shared Hosting
How to View Your Disk Space and Bandwidth Usage on Shared Servers
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weForm Tools
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How to Manage Reseller Subaccount Resource Usage After a cPanel Merge
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Managing Shared Hosting
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Reseller Advantage
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Managing Shared Hosting
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How to Activate and Add the Google Analytics Module in weForms
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In this tutorial we will show you how to change the logo of your Reseller Advantage site. This will help you customize the site to Read More >
Managing Shared Hosting
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How to Offer Additional TLDs on your Reseller Advantage Site
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In this tutorial we will show you how to add Authorize.net as a payment gateway in your Reseller Advantage site. This will allow you to Read More >
How to Allow Domain Transfers on your Reseller Advantage Site
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Using eNomCentral
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Troubleshooting
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Upgrade
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Troubleshooting
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Advanced User Tasks
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VPS / Dedicated Hosting
Do You Need Softaculous On Your Managed VPS / Dedicated Server?
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Basic Admin Tasks
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In this tutorial, we will show you how to change your Softaculous theme in WebHost Manager (WHM). This allows you to further personalize the Softaculous Read More >
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Advanced Admin Tasks
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cPanel Customization
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How to Change the First Softaculous Page for cPanel Accounts
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Plugin and Theme Sets For Installing WordPress using Softaculous
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WordPress Contact Form Not Sending Mail – Basic Troubleshooting
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How to Build a Save the Date (RSVP) Website using the Website Creator
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Automation Killed the Data Center Star
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On-Demand Private Cloud Powered by OpenStack General Availability
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