Setting the Clock on Your Ubuntu Server: A Step-by-Step Guide Updated on January 18, 2023 by Christopher Maiorana Setting the timezone for your server is a critical first step in basic system administration. If your server doesn’t tell good time, it can cause you plenty of headaches. Need to know when an email came in? Need a cron job to run at a specific time? Need an SSL to renew at a regular Read More >
How to Verify Your Email Address for InMotion Central Updated on June 10, 2025 by Carrie Smaha Platform i’s onboarding process is quick, informative and simple – making it easy for anyone to get started. All you need is an email address to unlock an entire ecosystem of tools. InMotion Central lets you create an account using two methods: If you signed up with an email address that has Google Workspace enabled, Read More >
W3 Total Cache – Guide to WordPress Caching Updated on December 9, 2025 by Harry Jackson With over 1 million active installations, W3 Total Cache is one of the most popular ways to optimize and manage your WordPress site’s cache. This can result in faster load times and less strain on your server, which can also help your SEO (search engine optimization) efforts. How to Use W3 Total Cache in InMotion Read More >
How to Use SSH to Access Your UltraStack VPS Updated on June 9, 2025 by Jesse Owens When running a website or server, SSH can save you time by allowing you to view, manage, and edit files from the command line interface (CLI). This guide will show you how to use SSH with your UltraStack server. Note: We also recommend our complete guide on Managing Your UltraStack Server. Connect to Your Server Read More >
How to Enable & Configure Redis Persistent Object Cache for WordPress Updated on October 18, 2024 by Jesse Owens Some Platform i accounts include Redis, which gives you the ability to store persistent object cache in the server’s memory. This can help serve your site assets up faster resulting in better performance. There are several popular plugins available for enabling Redis in WordPress and managing your site cache. This guide will explain how to Read More >
Migrating Email & WordPress Site from cPanel to InMotion Central Updated on June 17, 2025 by Jesse Owens When you are migrating from a hosting account with cPanel to InMotion Central, there are multiple ways to move your site and email. In this guide, we will explain the different options to help you decide the best strategy. Note: If you want to migrate your email from a cPanel account, you need to Purchase Read More >
What is ConvertKit for weForms? Updated on November 4, 2022 by InMotion Hosting Contributor ConvertKit is an email marketing service that you can use to send emails, newsletters, or other email content that can help to grow your audience. It can be integrated into your WordPress site using weForms. You can then gather customer information and start marketing campaigns that help to generate sales leads for your business. In Read More >
Update WordPress From the Admin Dashboard Updated on November 4, 2022 by InMotion Hosting Contributor In this article, I’ll quickly show you how to update WordPress to the latest, greatest, and most secure version currently available. An updated WordPress installation will ensure your WordPress site is as fast as can be and helps protect your website from malicious users. It’s really a very simple process to upgrade WordPress, that said Read More >
How to Use Twilio with Sprout Invoices Updated on October 21, 2022 by InMotion Hosting Contributor Providing timely notifications for business invoices helps the business owner and the customer. One of the quickest ways to send notifications is to use a message. Twilio is an add-on for Sprout Invoices that allows you to send an SMS notification message to your clients. This article will walk you through the necessary steps to Read More >
How to Use the Date/Time Field in weForms Updated on October 21, 2022 by InMotion Hosting Contributor When you want a user to add the date or time to your form then you will need to use the date/time field. The date and time can provide the information needed for a past event, or help to set the deadline for an upcoming event. You can also use it to mark your present Read More >
How to Use the File Upload Feature in weForms Updated on October 21, 2022 by InMotion Hosting Contributor There will be times when you create a form and require a document or some type of file that is needed to be uploaded to the server. weForms provides two fields for file uploads that can be added to a form – Image Upload and File Upload. This article will guide you through creating a Read More >
Using Receipts to Track Expenses in Sprout Invoices Updated on October 21, 2022 by InMotion Hosting Contributor Using receipts with Sprout Invoices is important because it provides a way to track the expenses that are accumulated in the life of a project. Expenses for services, supplies or other random costs are kept organized through Sprout Invoices using projects. Each expense can generate an invoice for a project with paper receipts digitized and Read More >
How to Fix a Connection Error in InMotion Central Updated on June 6, 2025 by Jesse Owens InMotion Central connects to your WordPress site to perform actions like automatically logging in, managing plugins and themes, and keeping track of your Total Upkeep backups. The platform includes an automatic troubleshooting system to explain and attempt to repair these errors for you. In this guide, you’ll learn some common reasons that your site may Read More >
How to Register & Manage a Domain in Platform InMotion Updated on October 18, 2024 by Jesse Owens Along with building websites, you can purchase domains and manage your DNS records directly from Platform i. This can help you save time by providing one interface for building websites and managing domains. In this article, we will show you how to register and manage domains with Platform i. How to Register a New Domain Read More >
How to Add an Existing Domain in Platform InMotion Updated on October 18, 2024 by Jesse Owens Before you can manage DNS for a domain from Platform i, the first step is adding it to your account. This guide will show you how to add a domain to Platform i that is not registered here. Add an External Domain Name If you have a domain that is already registered, you can add Read More >
How to Purchase & Configure Email Subscriptions Updated on October 18, 2024 by Jesse Owens In this guide, we’ll show you how to purchase and configure a new email subscription in Platform i. The emails section is for subscribers to access a cPanel email interface. But, if you are not a subscriber, you will be prompted to purchase a new email subscription for $1.99/month per email address. Once configured, you Read More >
How to Use Email with Platform InMotion Updated on October 18, 2024 by Jesse Owens After purchasing and configuring email with Platform i, you will gain access to the email management tool powered by cPanel. From there you can check/send email and perform other email-related tasks such as setting up forwarders, autoresponders, or spam filters. In this guide, we’ll show you how to use the email service with Platform i. Read More >
How to Manage DNS Records in Platform InMotion Updated on October 18, 2024 by Jesse Owens This guide will show you how to edit or add DNS records with Platform i. After registering a new domain or adding an existing domain, you will have the ability to add or edit their DNS records. Keep in mind that modifications are typically only needed in specific situations, such as when your email is Read More >
Using the Database Admin & File Manager in InMotion Central Updated on November 7, 2025 by Jesse Owens If you’re an advanced user, you’ll sometimes want to make adjustments to your WordPress site that aren’t possible within the default WordPress dashboard. InMotion Central’s web-based file manager and database access make changing raw files and database tables easy. You get a cleaner, easier-to-navigate interface by offering only the tools you need to complete advanced Read More >
UltraStack Utilities for Caching in InMotion Central Updated on June 18, 2025 by Jesse Owens Your UltraStack ONE production site in InMotion Central can use NGINX caching on the server, which can result in faster website performance since it does not have to generate content in real time. You can select from pre-configured profiles built for specific types of websites. Then, you can set your purge settings using a plugin Read More >
