Category : WHM

Introduction The max_connections setting in MySQL defines the maximum number of simultaneous database connections allowed on the server. If this limit is too low, users may face “Too many connections” errors. By default, MySQL sets this value to 151 connections. Prerequisites Before making changes, ensure you have: a. Root access to the server (SSH or ..

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Introduction The Email Suspend Login function in cPanel allows administrators to immediately prevent a user from logging into their email account. This is useful for situations where an account may be compromised, inactive, or requires temporary access restriction. Key points: Prerequisites Before using the suspend_login function, ensure the following: Steps / Usage 1. Prepare the ..

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Introduction cPHulk is a security feature in WHM (WebHost Manager) that helps protect the server from brute-force login attacks. Administrators can use cPHulk to block suspicious IP addresses that attempt repeated login failures to services like cPanel, WHM, SSH, FTP, or email. This guide explains how to manually block an IP address using cPHulk in ..

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Introduction ModSecurity (also known as mod_security) is a Web Application Firewall (WAF) module for Apache, LiteSpeed, and NGINX. It helps protect web applications from common attacks such as SQL injection, XSS, brute force attempts, and malicious bots. In a cPanel/WHM environment, ModSecurity adds an extra layer of security to hosted websites. Prerequisites Before proceeding, ensure: ..

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Introduction The 403, 404, and 500 errors are common HTTP errors encountered while accessing websites hosted on cPanel. These errors usually occur due to incorrect file permissions, missing files, misconfigured settings, or server-side issues. Understanding these errors and knowing how to troubleshoot them helps ensure your website remains accessible and functions correctly. Prerequisites (Make sure ..

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Introduction PHP-FPM (FastCGI Process Manager) is a modern and efficient PHP handler widely recommended for servers running cPanel/WHM. Compared to the legacy PHP-CGI, PHP-FPM offers better performance, improved memory usage, and enhanced security, making it ideal for high-traffic and resource-intensive websites. Prerequisites Implementation Step 1: Log in to WHMAccess WHM using your root credentialshttps://your-server-ip:2087 Step ..

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Introduction The Track DNS tool in cPanel allows you to quickly check your domain’s DNS records and routing path. This is useful for troubleshooting issues such as incorrect domain pointing, email delivery problems, DNS propagation delays, and checking if your domain is resolving to the correct IP address. Prerequisites Steps to Use Track DNS in ..

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Introduction cPHulk Brute Force Protection is a built-in security feature in WHM/cPanel designed to protect servers from brute-force login attempts on services like WHM, SSH, cPanel, FTP, and Email. Sometimes, however, you may get locked out of WHM or SSH because cPHulk has blacklisted your IP. Clearing or flushing the cPHulk cache helps reset the ..

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Introduction: In web hosting environments managed through WHM/cPanel, administrators often need to suspend user accounts for various reasons such as non-payment, abuse, or maintenance. While this can be done easily through the WHM interface, system administrators often prefer using the Command Line Interface (CLI) for automation, scripting, or remote administration. Steps to Suspend a cPanel ..

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