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How to Disable SSLV3 on VPS and Dedicated Servers
Securing your server is more important than ever in today’s digital world. One crucial step in strengthening your server’s security is to disable SSLV3. This outdated protocol is vulnerable to attacks that compromise your data. In this article, we will walk you through how to disable SSLV3 on VPS and Dedicated servers, ensuring your server is more secure. Why…
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VPS & Dedicated Hosting: cPHulk Brute Force Protection
Have you heard of cPHulk Brute Force Protection? It’s a lifesaver for your VPS or dedicated server. cPHulk is software designed to protect your server from brute force login attempts. It does this by blacklisting IP addresses that have too many failed login attempts within a short period. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the steps to…
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How to Create, Edit and Remove WordPress Posts
Managing posts in WordPress involves three main tasks: creating new posts, editing existing ones and removing posts that are no longer needed. The steps below outline how to perform each action from the WordPress dashboard, including options available in the Default WordPress Editor and the WonderBlocks Editor. How to create a post in WordPress You…
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How to Create and Manage PostgreSQL Databases in cPanel
PostgreSQL Databases offer a convenient way to store large amounts of data. Many web applications, such as bulletin boards and content management systems, require PostgreSQL databases. To use a database, it must be created, and only users with access privileges can read from or write to it. Note that these users are separate from email or…
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VPS & Dedicated Hosting: Easy Apache
Overview This article will explain how to use EasyApache to recompile Apache. This is useful if you want to add custom modules to your version of PHP or Apache. EasyApache 4 The information below assumes your server is using EasyApache 4. Some older servers may still be running EasyApache 3, which is no longer receiving…
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How to Change Your Primary Domain Name: A Step-by-Step Guide
To change your primary domain, you will need to update the domain associated with the root directory of your hosting account. If you have a Shared hosting plan with cPanel, VPS hosting, or Dedicated hosting account, Bluehost is available to assist you in changing your account’s primary domain name. This article will provide you with important…
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How to Send WordPress Emails Using WP Mail SMTP Plugin
Configuring WordPress to send emails via SMTP using the WP Mail SMTP by WPForms plugin is a reliable way to improve email deliverability. Instead of relying on the default PHP mail function—which often lacks proper authentication—SMTP uses verified email credentials and secure protocols. This setup ensures your emails are authenticated, reducing the chances of them…
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Email Blacklist: How to Check for Blacklisting and Get Yourself Removed
If your emails are being marked as spam, you might be on an email blacklist. This means your email address or server is flagged for sending spam. This can harm your communication or business by stopping emails from getting to people. What Happens When I’m On An Email Blacklist There are some negative effects that…
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WordPress – Getting Started with Themes
One of the most critical steps involved in making a website is looking great while also functionally being smooth, and it starts with the right choice of a WordPress theme. Below, this guide by Bluehost leads you through choosing, installing, and even customizing your chosen WordPress theme; it comes in handy both for first-time and advanced…
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How to Remove Powered by WordPress from the Footer
If you want to give your WordPress site a professional and customized look, one of the first steps is removing the default “Powered by WordPress” text from the footer. While harmless, this footer credit can make your site look less unique. Some users also prefer to remove it for security reasons, as it can reveal…