How to Install GoAccess Web Analytics on Debian Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor GoAccess is a light-weight free open source log analyzer. Matomo and other self-hosted website analytics applications use PHP and a SQL database to manage web analytics data. Other applications including Google Analytics and Mixpanel store the data externally. GoAccess uses your pre-existing server logs to provide web analytics data you can easily manipulate within your Read More >
How to Install MongoDB Updated on July 21, 2020 by InMotion Hosting Contributor While there are several different types of database software available, MongoDB is a popular and feature-rich alternative to other software such as MySQL. As this software is not frequently pre-installed on Linux-based hosts, you may find yourself needing to install MongoDB on your CentOS or Ubuntu server. In this guide, we will outline how to Read More >
How WordPress Helped Small Businesses During COVID-19 Updated on March 11, 2026 by InMotion Hosting Contributor In March of 2020, the US started to shut down due to COVID-19 and around 30 million small businesses felt the impact. As schools closed and people begin to shelter at home, small businesses immediately felt the pressure as foot traffic halted. Small business owners needed to adapt to the new stay at home environment Read More >
How to Use Antivirus for Files in Nextcloud with ClamAV Updated on November 16, 2023 by InMotion Hosting Contributor Nextcloud makes online collaboration easier for remote teams. However, some users have less secure personal computers and unsafe internet browsing practices. Scanning files before they can be uploaded to Nextcloud helps protect VPS accounts and users from malware. The Antivirus for Files Nextcloud application does this by connecting to a separately installed ClamAV application hosted Read More >
Beginner Web Design: Guides to HTML and CSS Updated on December 4, 2023 by InMotion Hosting Contributor There is no shortage of programming resources, tutorials, and videos available. If you have decided to learn how to design websites, the real difficulty is finding beginner friendly material that will still be useful. Here, we’ll take a look at some beginner web design resources you can use to study HTML and CSS— the fundamentals Read More >
Install Webmin on Ubuntu 20.04 Updated on March 11, 2026 by InMotion Hosting Contributor 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 can complete a long list of sysadmin features natively and with installable modules: Install Webmin on Ubuntu with APT This guide was tested on Ubuntu 18.04 and 20.04. You’ll receive 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 >
Securing Your VPS: 24 Ways to Harden Server Updated on October 31, 2024 by InMotion Hosting Contributor There are many reasons to harden your VPS. The best practices for VPS security involve learning the settings, steps, and options that are needed to keep your server secure. You will also find yourself continually researching and updating your knowledge and software tools to keep your security up-to-date. Server security depends on everyone who interacts with the Read More >
Force HSTS using .htaccess Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor HSTS (HTTP Strict Transport Security) protects users from cookie hijacking and protocol downgrade attacks by forcing browsers to request HTTPS pages from your domain. HSTS is similar to a 301 redirect from HTTP to HTTPS but at the browser level. There may be a specific HSTS configuration appropriate for your website. The following are less Read More >
How to Launch the cPanel Terminal Updated on September 27, 2023 by Christopher Maiorana Often you’ll find that various server admin tasks can be automated or completed faster when compiled into a series of command line instructions. Now, cPanel has made it easier to give you this kind of direct access to your server via cPanel Terminal. cPanel creation is no longer unlimited. Learn more about cPanel Pricing Changes Read More >
Easy WordPress “Hardening” in the .htaccess File Updated on April 19, 2024 by InMotion Hosting Contributor If you’ve been following along with our many WordPress tutorials, your site is likely looking good and easy to use. But now you’ll want to do some security “hardening” to make your site more difficult for hackers to crack. In this article, we’ll show you some neat things you can put in your .htaccess file Read More >
How to Use Git Version Control in cPanel Updated on July 8, 2025 by Christopher Maiorana Do all of your Git stuff right from within your hosting account? Yes. With cPanel you can now host a private or public repository without paying premium costs to third party Git hosting services like GitHub or BitBucket. (These steps will also work with any InMotion Hosting cPanel-based hosting plan.) While Git Version Control is Read More >
Advanced NGINX Stack Configuration for VPS and Dedicated Servers Updated on November 7, 2025 by Carrie Smaha In this article, we will cover advanced configuration topics for the WordPress/NGINX Stack on VPS and Dedicated Servers. This includes setting up custom defaults, per-domain include files, and connecting NGINX to external applications, such as Node.js, Python, or Tomcat/Java apps.
How to Use SCP For Secure File Transfer Updated on November 7, 2025 by Christopher Maiorana In this article, we will show you how to use SCP for secure file transfer between your local computer and your InMotion Hosting server. SCP, or Secure Copy Protocol, uses SSH to make a secure connection between the local host and the server. This means that in order to complete a safe, secure file transfer, Read More >
How to Set Up the cPanel DAV Daemon Updated on September 23, 2025 by InMotion Hosting Contributor The cPanel DAV Daemon enables a set of extensions that allow users to manage website data remotely. For example, CalDAV is an extension that allows multiple devices to access and manage calendar data on a remote server simultaneously. With CalDAV, you can create, share, edit, and remove calendar events using your server to host them. The following Read More >
How to Manage NGINX Updated on November 7, 2025 by InMotion Hosting Contributor In this tutorial, we will show you how to manage NGINX on your server. We will explain how the traffic flows, provide information on where relevant files and logs are located. Then, we will provide some NGINX troubleshooting steps and additional notes. Note: If you need assistance making changes to your server, we offer professional Read More >
How to View MariaDB Databases Using the Command Line Updated on February 7, 2025 by Derrell MariaDB is a drop-in replacement for MySQL, meaning you can use the same commands to manage databases. If you prefer working from the command line instead of using a graphical interface like phpMyAdmin, this guide will show you how to list databases, select a database, view tables, and display records using MariaDB commands in SSH. Read More >
How to Set Up and Run a Cron in cPanel Updated on January 4, 2024 by InMotion Hosting Contributor A cron job is an automated background task scheduled to happen at a specific time. A few examples include checking for updates, backups, or sending out reminder notifications. Cron jobs are important because they automate tasks that reduce manual operations to help with security, performance, and functionality for an administrator and all of the users Read More >
Logging into WHM on a Dedicated Server Updated on July 30, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor On Dedicated Servers, Web Host Manager (WHM) can be accessed in two ways: via AMP, or directly through your URL. In this article, we will cover logging into WHM through both methods and go over some basic troubleshooting steps. WHM Username and Password cPanel is tied into WHM, and because of this, you’ll use the Read More >
What is your default PHP.ini file? Updated on January 22, 2026 by InMotion Hosting Contributor Whether you are looking to make some custom changes to your PHP settings or just switched PHP versions and the wrong settings are being loaded, you may need the default PHP.ini file for your current PHP version. Below we will go over why this file can be important. What does the PHP.ini file do? The Read More >
