Definitions A website file path is the main folder where you store your website’s files, making them accessible on the internet. This is often called the docroot or public_html folder. Before you start ✅ You will require a file path to find your website files when using SFTP or FTP to connect your hosting account […]
My IP address has been blacklised
Definitions If your IP address gets blacklisted, it means you’ve tried to log in to your hosting control panel too many times with incorrect details. The firewall has blocked your IP to prevent unauthorized access. Before you start ✅ The firewall IP blacklist is triggered to protect unauthorized access to your hosting control panel. ⚠️ […]
Change folder or file names in your file manager
Definitions Changing folder and file names means modifying the names of your folders or files using the file manager on your hosting control panel. Before you start ✅ You can rename your hosted folders or files from your file manager. ❌ Do not rename core app files or folders, such as those for WordPress. ❌ […]
Change your file or folder permissions (CHMOD)
Definitions CHMOD (Change Mode) is a command used to change the permissions of your files and folders, controlling who can read, write, or execute them. Before you start ✅ CHMOD settings come pre-configured on your hosting service. ⚠️ CHMOD settings for files and folders should only be modified as per specific technical requirements set by your […]
Manage storage usage on your hosting service
Definitions Storage usage: The amount of space your website files and data take up on your hosting account. This can be referred to as ‘disk usage’ as well. Storage capacity: The total amount of space available for your website files and data on your hosting account. This can be referred to as ‘total disk capacity’ […]
Find the IP address of your hosting account
Definitions Your hosting account IP address is a unique set of numbers that identifies the location of your domain name on the internet so people can find and access it. Before you start ✅ Your hosting service has an IP address that applies to all the domain names hosted on your account. ⚠️ If you […]
Use FTP (File Transfer Protocol) to manage your files
Definitions FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is a secure method for managing and transfering files between your computer and hosting account. Before you start ✅ For external users, create FTP user accounts to manage files. If you’re the main owner of your hosting account, use SFTP or your file manager instead. ⚠️ You require an FTP […]
Manage your inode usage
Definitions An inode represents each file and directory in your web hosting account, including images, content, emails, and their folders, with each counted as one inode. Before you start ✅ By managing your inode usage, you can improve the performance of your hosted websites and apps. ℹ️ It’s easy to monitor and optimize your inode […]
Use SFTP (Secure File Transfer Protocol) to manage your files
Definitions SFTP (Secure File Transfer Protocol) is a secure method for managing and transfering files between your computer and hosting account. Before you start ✅ If you’re the main owner of your hosting account, you should always use SFTP or your file manager to manage your files. For external users, you can create FTP user […]
Create links for files in your public_html folder
Definitions Your public_html folder is where your hosted website files are stored for internet access. You can create links for files in your website’s public_html folder. Before you start ✅ Creating links for files in your public_html is useful for embedding images or graphics into your website content, making them accessible for your website visitors. […]