Introduction Log rotation is an essential maintenance task on hosting servers that helps manage log file sizes and prevents logs from consuming excessive disk space. On cPanel servers, log rotation is handled by different services depending on the type of log being managed. This guide explains how log rotation works on cPanel servers and where ..
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Introduction Managing databases is an essential part of server administration. If you no longer need a database, removing it can help keep your server organized and reduce unnecessary resource usage. WHM (Web Host Manager) provides an easy way to delete MySQL databases through phpMyAdmin. In this guide, you’ll learn how to safely delete a database ..
Introduction Sometimes it becomes necessary to stop processes running under a specific user account, either for troubleshooting purposes or due to excessive resource usage. This guide explains how to identify, filter, and stop multiple processes belonging to a user from the command line. Prerequisites Implementation Step 1: Find the Processes First, identify the processes you ..
Introduction Zone file templates in WHM allow administrators to define the default DNS records that are automatically created whenever a new DNS zone is added to the server. Editing these templates helps standardize DNS configurations and automate the creation of custom DNS records for newly created accounts and domains. Prerequisites Before proceeding, ensure that: Implementation ..
Introduction When performing a website migration using cPanel Express Transfer, an incomplete transfer process can sometimes leave temporary redirect rules in the website’s .htaccess files. As a result, visitors may be redirected to a URL similar to: This occurs because the migration process adds redirect entries to prevent access to dynamic content until the transfer ..
Introduction The cPanel Transfer Tool allows administrators to migrate accounts and server configurations from one cPanel server to another with minimal manual intervention. In addition to transferring cPanel accounts, the tool can also copy selected server settings, making it easier to replicate configurations and reduce post-migration setup tasks. This guide explains the prerequisites and considerations ..
Introduction The File Manager in cPanel includes a Trash feature that temporarily stores deleted files and folders. Emptying the Trash folder helps free up disk space and permanently removes unwanted files from the account. Prerequisites Before proceeding, ensure the following: Implementation Step1:Log into the WHM console Step2: Navigate to the following location cPanel > Files ..
Introduction In cPanel/WHM environments, packages are used to define hosting account limits and features such as disk space, bandwidth, email accounts, databases, and more. When migrating accounts from one cPanel server to another, it is often necessary to copy hosting packages so that the same account configurations can be maintained on the destination server. Copying ..
Introduction WHM allows administrators to easily change the PHP version for individual domains using the MultiPHP Manager feature. Updating the PHP version helps improve website compatibility, security, and performance. Prerequisites Implementation Step 1 Log in to WHM. Step 2 Under the Software section, click on the following: MultiPHP Manager Step 3 Make a note of ..
Introduction The cPanel File Manager is a web-based tool that allows users to manage website files directly from the hosting control panel without using FTP software. With File Manager, you can upload files such as website pages, images, scripts, backups, and documents quickly and securely. This method is especially useful for users who need a ..
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