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Find a complete guide to Magento Optimization on a cPanel VPS. The
step by step instructions to do this yourself.
A complete guide to Magento Optimization on a cPanel VPS. The step by
step instructions to do this yourself are below.
We also offer this...
This tutorial will help you to get started with cPanel and WHM. Follow
the installation process step by step and setup it easily.
When you order a cPanel plan you receive a VPS with the default cPanel
and WHM installation.
* WHM is the web host mana...
Sometimes you need to contact cPanel in instances where there appears
to be a bug with the server which we cannot rectify.
To do that firstly login to WHM -> Support -> Create a Support Ticket
Then click on the 'Get Started' button. You may then need ...
To get the best performance out of cPanel servers it is advisable to
install Zend OPcache.
INSTALLING ZEND OPCACHE ON CPANEL SERVERS
1. Login to SSH
[https://www.vpsblocks.com.au/support/Knowledgebase/Article/View/41/0/how-do-i-use-ssh]
on your server...
To install Imagick first install ImageMagick on the server. Learn how
to install Imagick on cPanel Server following tutorial.
To install Imagick first make sure you have ImageMagick installed on
the server (to install ImageMagick
[https://www.vpsblocks...
Read 'how to guide' and set PHP max execution time on cPanel. A quick
step by step guidelines for new learners.
If you are running into problems uploading files on your cPanel
server, you can easily adjust the PHP settings to allow a longer
execution ti...
If you are locked out of your cPanel VPS and cannot load your website,
cPanel and/or WHM login, chances are you have been blocked by the
inbuilt firewall protection. Please follow the steps starting at point
1 (it's unlikely you are blocked by the 2nd sec...
Learn backup configuration that will force it to run immediately
instead of waiting for the backup schedule. Learn to do it yourself.
If you have setup a Backup to run in WHM -> Backup -> Backup
Configuration and would like to force it to run immediatel...
Quick guide on how to duplicate a site in cPanel or WHM. Simple steps
to duplicate a cPanel account into another.
WHM doesn't provide an easy way to duplicate a website/account. The
only way to do this is to:
TAKE A BACKUP OF THE EXISTING SITE IN SHEL...
If there isn't enough memory allocated on a server tasks may hang on
the server. Find step by step tips to solve it.
Find excellent tutorial on restart on task hang. Know how to setup the
server so it restarts if this occurs automatically.
Sometimes o...
Know how to set up nameservers on your cPanel & WHM Environment
server. An excellent easy guide for self learners.
Setting up your own private nameservers on a cPanel server has many
benefits, most importantly enabling all of cPanel's built in DNS tools...
This guide provides instruction to check your server kernel
information & upgrade your server to latest kernel. Read & learn.
To update the kernel in CentOS, cPanel or Fedora is very simple.
However, there are a few tricks to ensure you don't run into t...
Step by step tutorial on how to fix the PHP invoked OOM killer error.
Read steps to fix yourself.
If your linux server does not have enough memory, it may crash due to
trying to overcommit memory for application requests.
If your server becomes unresp...
A complete guide on how to install Memcache on a cPanel/WHM server
with root access. Follow step by step tutorial to learn fast.
Memcached is a free & open source, high-performance, distributed
memory object caching system, generic in nature, but intend...
In cPanel there are way to restore full backup through copy or
duplicate. Follow simple steps to it yourself.
Three simple steps to duplicate a cPanel account into another domain.
1.) Make a full cpanel backup of the first account. Login as root and
e...
Excellent guidelines on how to resize or expand a tmp partition. Learn
step by step to do it yourself.
The default tmp folder size for lunix operating systems is often 512mb
(including cPanel installations).
To check the size of the tmp partition use
...
Know the method to reset your root password from the console. This
guide tells how to reset a forgotten root password.
Don't know how to reset your root password from the console? Here is
the excellent full guidelines to do it yourself.
Firstly, you n...
Set up email address for ConfigServer Security & Firewall alerts in
WHM/cPanel. An easy tutorial for self learners.
Learn about setting the email address for ConfigServer Security &
Firewall alerts in WHM or cPanel for security reason.
First login to ...
Find details about errors When Parking Domains in cPanel. Learn to
identify most common error & solve errors.
The most common error states:
Using nameservers with the following IPs: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
Sorry, the domain is already pointed to an IP address...
Learn how to install Nginx on a cPanel Server. Follow step by step
tutorial to learn & apply.
To install NGinx on cPanel servers we recommend you use the product
EnginTron available at https://engintron.com/ [https://engintron.com/]
This is a free plu...
Learn how to import a large MySQL database today online. An
exceptional online selfhelp tutorial. Learn Step by Step.
If you have a large MySQL database you need to import, you cannot
import it via PHPMyAdmin as there is a 2MB limit.
Upload your datab...
A quick guide on how to install imageMagick on cPanel Server. Read
step by step guidelines and do it by yourself.
To install ImageMagick on a cPanel server:
* SSH into your server (if you don't have an SSH client we recommend
Putty
[http://www.chiar...
This step by step method will will teach how to inatall redis caching
for Wordpress. Follow to learn fast.
Our users have reported approximately 30% increase in page loading
speed by installing the Redis Caching module for Wordpress.
This can easily b...
Learn how to disable directory listing or browsing in cPanel? Read
easy 'how to' guidelines and do it yourself.
When you browse to your website and access a directory that has no
index.html, index.htm or index.php file, by default a list of all the
file...
Identify the spammer, if your server is getting spammed. Learn how to
track down a spammer on cPanel step by step.
If your server has been SPAMming you need to identify how the SPAM is
getting sent.
The first thing to do is login to WHM and go to the ...
Learn how to check free disk space in Linux operating system. An
easier way on 'how to' free guidelines for learners.
TO FIND YOUR CURRENT DISK SPACE USAGE
Login to SSH
[https://www.vpsblocks.com.au/support/Knowledgebase/Article/View/41/0/how-do-i-use...
Learn how to scan and protect your cPanel server for Malware and
Viruses. An effective tutorial guide for any learners.
To protect your server from viruses and malware, or if you believe
there are scripts on your server already we recommend doing the
fo...
Although we sell SSL certificates, we are not an SSL provider, we
simply resell them as a convenience. There are far cheaper
alternatives available.
If cost is a major factor we recommend you consider
http://www.ssls.com [http://www.ssls.com]
We are n...
Stop hackers attempting to login on wordpress website. A quick guide
for self learners on Wordpress security.
The WordPress Security tips can protect you against an attack and
prevent hackers from continually attempting to login.
Wordpress installatio...
Receiving 'Got a packet bigger than max_allowed_packet bytes' error?
Follow our instructions to fix such issues.
If you receive an error from your MySQL server (or website with mySQL
backend) stating 'Got a packet bigger than "max_allowed_packet" bytes'...
Sometimes IMAP server stops responding for new connections. Read &
learn solutions to common IMAP problems.
Sometimes it may happen when IMAP/POP server stops responding for new
connections.
If running cPanel/WHM, that issue may be accompanied with LF...
Block an account on WHM or cPanel to prevent spamming activity. Learn
how to block an account from Sending Mail.
In case of SPAM suspecting or confirmed SPAM activity on aprticular
cPanel account (domain in cPanel terms) one can do following actions:
...
Learn about all errors with EasyApache in cPanel to solve issues. A
selfhelp guide to learn & apply.
If you are recompiling Apache/PHP using EasyApache in WHM and getting
an error such as the following:
make: *** [ext/date/lib/parse_date.lo] Error 1
!...
Learn how to enable zipped MySql dump support for cPanel PhpMyAdmin. A
step by step tutorial for self learners.
If you are trying to import a zipped mysql database in cPanel you may
receive the following error:
You attempted to load file with unsuppor...
Get a benefit to your MySQL performance by using the MySQL Tuner. A
complete tutorial on MySQL tuning on linux hosts.
MYSQL TUNER
Sometimes you can find that default MySQL settings are not ideal for
your installations. In most cases you can get a benef...
Getting fatal error due to reach your limit in PHP memory within
cPanel? Follow our excellent guideline to fix such errors.
If you reach your limit in PHP memory within cPanel you will receive
an error such as the following:
Fatal error: Allowed memor...
You can change the server's IP address if you have SPAM issue for
sending email. An easy tutorial to learn step by step.
If you are using cPanel and have had an issue with SPAM and your main
IP address is blacklisted you can change the outgoing mail IP ...
Find out what IP address has been hitting your webserver for traffic
details. An effective guidelines for self learners.
If your server has started getting a lot more traffic and you want to
find out what IP address has been hitting your webserver there...
Waiting too longer to log into your VPS with ssh for the session to
authenticate? Fix this issue by follow our easy tips.
If you are trying to log into your VPS with ssh and found you have to
wait much longer than reasonable for the session to authentic...
Follow simple instructions to rebuild Apache through cPanel for best
performance. A quick guide for fast learners.
To rebuild Apache through cPanel follow these instructions:
* Login to WHM as Root and follow the path
Main >> Software >> EasyApache (...
Learn to solve issues with MySQL crashing occasionally on your VPS.
Follow step by step tutorial to learn and apply.
If you are having issues with MySQL crashing occasionally (or
frequently) on your VPS, the most likely reason is it is hitting the
open ...
Cannot write to tmp directory file corruption even if there is space
available? Follow step by step to solve such issues.
Sometimes particularly if the /tmp directory gets full on your server,
the underlying tmpDSK file can get corrupted. If this occurs...
Guidelines to determine which IP addresses are hitting your web site
the most. A quick learning tutorials for self learners.
If your webserver has started to come under increased load and you
want to see which IPs have been most actively hitting your we...
Learn to block a specific country known exploited IPs. Step by step
tutorial will help you learn fast and apply.
If you want to block a specific country known exploited IPs you can do
so quite easily by running the below script on a daily basis in a cro...
Migrate accounts from one cPanel server to an another is easier. Learn
to migrate accounts from another cPanel server.
Copying accounts from an old cPanel server to a new one is very easy.
To migrate from one cPanel server to another, please do this:
1...
Learn what to do if MySql.sock file is missing. A self learning
guidelines for any learners.
Some programs require mysql.sock to be located at /tmp/mysql.sock
However, cPanel setups and some others now put the mysql.sock file
into /var/lib/mysql
The...
Don't have any idea how to Connect to cPanel or WHM through port 80?
Follow step by step tutorial and do it yourself.
CPANEL and WHM usually uses un-common port which can be blocked by
local firewalls. To access it through subdomains on port 80 do the
f...
Comodo SSL Certificate ensures security of your website. Follow step
by step tutorial to install Comodo SSL Certificate.
CERTIFICATE INSTALLATION: WHM/CPANEL 11
Note: You must have first generated a CSR (certificate signing
request) in cPanel, and orde...
Have you made a mistake during the initial WHM setup wizard? You can
force it to rerun by following our easy steps.
If you made a mistake during the initial WHM setup wizard, you can
force it to rerun by:
1. Login to your server via SSH
[https://www.v...
Setting up own private nameservers on a cPanel server has many
benefits. Follow quick guidelines to set it yourself.
When you setup a new cPanel VPS, you'll be sent an email with two IPs
in it. Initially your VPS will only have one IP address assigned. ...
GoDaddy SSL Certificate ensures all security related to your website.
Learn to install GoDaddy SSL Certificate today!
CPanel allows you to generate an SSL certificate
[http://docs.cpanel.net/twiki/bin/view/AllDocumentation/WHMDocs/WhmGlossary#WhmCert]
f...
Now you can Install MySQLi using cPanel or WHM easily. Read and learn
step by step tutorial and do it yourself.
MySQLi = MySQL "Improved"
To Install MySQLi using WHM Panel in Cpanel,Follow the steps below :-
* Login to WHM as Root and follow the path ...
Learn how to install ConfigServer explorer to your cPanel/WHM
installation. Step by step tutorial for self learners.
Login to your VPS via SSH (we recommend using putty
[https://www.vpsblocks.com.au/support/Knowledgebase/Article/View/41/0/how-do-i-use-s...
Tutorial on how to migrate your cPanel accounts from one server to
another. Learn step by step to do it yourself.
Once you have a VPS setup with cPanel on it, you can easily transfer
accounts from another cPanel server to this one.
What you need to do...
This tutorial describes how to use the SpamAssassin tool in cPanel to
reduce the amount of unwanted e-mail. Learn to do it yourself.
TURNING ON SPAMASSASSIN:
* Login to WHM.
* Under Server Configuration on the top of the left-hand navigation
bar, c...
HOW TO INSTALL MOD_PAGESPEED USING EASY APACHE 3
/usr/local/cpanel/3rdparty/bin/git clone
https://github.com/pagespeed/cpanel.git /tmp/pagespeed/
cd /tmp/pagespeed/Easy
tar -zcvf Speed.pm.tar.gz pagespeed
mkdir -p /var/cpanel/easy/apache/custom_opt_mod...
Installing ConfigServer firewall is recommended onto cPanel VPS for
security . An easy explanation for quick learning.
Firewall security is important on any server environment.
It is recommended that you install ConfigServer firewall onto your
cPanel ...
Learn how to install ConfigServer MailManage to cPanel or WHM
installation. Complete step by step tutorial for learners.
Login to your VPS via SSH (we recommend using putty)
Perform the following commands one by one:
rm -fv cmm.tgz
wget http://www.c...
Instruction on how to disable POODLE & other SSL vulnerabilities to
get good SSL score. Follow to do it yourself.
This article is actual as of 01/09/2015.
Below is the instruction how to disable POODLE and other SSL
vulnerabilities and get good SSL sc...
Listed on the CBL blacklist but there is no SPAM queued in your mail?
To get rid learn to set the Exim configuration today.
If you find yourself listed on the CBL blacklist
(http://www.abuseat.org/ [http://www.abuseat.org/]) but you have
checked your ma...
Change DNS server to NCD from BIND quite easily without losing any
information. An effective tutorials for self learners.
When BIND is set as your selected DNS server cPanel does not properly
setup the zones for the main domain that matches the hostname...
Enable Remote MySQL Connections in cPanel | Liquid Web Knowledge Base
Remote MySQL connections are disabled by default in cPanel servers
because they are considered a potential security threat.
However, you can enable them for a specific IP address b...
Facing problems while uploading files on cPanel server? Learn how to
adjust the PHP settings to allow larger uploads.
If you are running into problems uploading files on your cPanel
server, you can easily adjust the PHP settings to allow larger
uploads....
cPanel/WHM creates a renewable certificate at end of year. WHM send
email if certificate is expiring, learn step by step.
cPanel/WHM creates self-signed certificates for accessing services
like SMTP, POP3, IMAP, FTP, cPanel and WHM. These certificates h...
Webmail time may be set to GMT 0. Learn to change the time for webmail
following our easy steps.
WHEN YOU LOGIN TO WEBMAIL THE TIME MAY BE SET TO GMT 0. TIME IS SET ON
A PER ACCOUNT BASIS, TO CHANGE THE TIME FOR YOUR ACCOUNT IN EACH OF
THE WEBMAIL CLIEN...
Go through setup wizard, it asks for the name servers & IPs. Learn to
specify correctly to fix problem through WHM.
When you go through the setup wizard, it will ask for the name servers
and IPs. If you specify this incorrectly you cannot fix the proble...
Is your Exim not working properly with sendmail where PHP mail is
functioning? Resolve the issue following instructions.
We have had an issue where Exim was not working properly with sendmail
however PHP mail was functioning. We were unable to resolve t...
A cPanel VPS may display trial license due to cPanel database not
updated. Solve this issue by following guidelines.
Sometimes on a newly provisioned cPanel VPS it will display trial
license. This is due to the cPanel database not updating quickly
enoug...
In case your Apache struggling with a lot of "scrapers" requests,
which leads to abnormally high LA (load average) please do as
described below:
* Login to your VPS via SSH as root (link here -
https://www.vpsblocks.com.au/support/Knowledgebase/Articl...
Already paying for an extra IP that no longer require? Learn & remove
it from cPanel first before anyone can reclaim it.
If you are paying for an extra IP that you no longer require you need
to remove it from cPanel first before we can reclaim it.
To ...
Conditions: Apache based server, PHP runs as DSO, suEXEC enabled.
Symptoms: PHP Scripts cannot access or write user's files/directories,
because Apache runs under the username "nobody".
Solution: You need to enable ModRuid2 for Apache in WHM -> EasyAp...
SEO Friendly URLs may not function after the upgrade to EasyApache 4
due to a change in the way WHM allows .htaccess commands.
To fix this do the following:
1. Login to WHM
2. Go to Service Configuration >> Apache Configuration
3. Click on the Glo...
If you run a busy site that is not loading as fast as you would like,
and that does not run an ecommerce shopping cart, you can setup NGinx
to cache your PHP output and serve it directly without sending every
request to Apache.
First, you need to instal...
On your cPanel server mod_deflate is installed by default in Apache,
however, you need to enable it on each site you want to run it.
It can greatly improve performance particularly from overseas
locations as it compresses all data before it leaves the s...
Step-by-step tutorial on how to upgrade or downgrade your cPanel
account limit.
Note pricing for cPanel licenses can be found on our price list page
at:
https://www.vpsblocks.com.au/support/Knowledgebase/Article/View/124/0/price-list-for-optional-servic...
VPSBlocks has introduced a new feature to monitor and alert clients
when their wordpress sites have known vulnerabilities.
PORTAL LOGIN EXPLAINED
If you login to the portal website using your email address and
password you can administer all your VPSs...
UPGRADE CPANEL LICENSES
Step-by-step tips on how to modify your cPanel license to allow more
(or less) accounts.
PORTAL LOGIN EXPLAINED
If you login to the portal website using your email address and
account level password you can administer all you...
If you are running a mailing script based on the PHPMailer (or
similar) libraries, you may find that even if port 25 and 587 outbound
are open in the firewall you are receiving a cannot connect error.
This occurs because the PHPMailer has the options to...
SOLVING THE ISSUE WITH IPV6 WHEN DAD IS FAILED
SYMPTOMS:
* A lot of entries in the system log looking like this:
kernel: [xxxx.yyyy] eth0: IPv6 duplicate address
aaaa:bbbb:cccc:d:eee:fff:aaaa:aaaa detected!
Where last several numbers in IPv6 address ...
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