Definitions A database user, also called a MySQL user, is an account with specific permissions to access and manage a database, helping securely control who can see or change your hosted website or app data. Before you start ✅ When you install WordPress or any modern app, a database and default database user is automatically […]
Create a domain alias (parked domain)
Definitions A domain alias, also known as a parked domain or domain pointer, is an alternative website name that brings visitors to the same website as a different domain without needing a separate site. Before you start ⚠️ To make a domain name an alias, it must be registered and have updated nameservers or DNS. […]
Create a new database
Definitions A database stores and organizes the data needed for your website or app to work and deliver content online. Before you start ✅ When you install WordPress or any modern app, a database is automatically generated for you. ℹ️ You can create a new database manually using the MySQL Databases tool. Once generated, you can […]
Manage your databases with phpMyAdmin
Definitions phpMyAdmin is a tool that lets you manage and edit your website or app databases through a user-friendly panel. A database stores the data needed for your site or app to work and deliver content online. Before you start ✅ phpMyAdmin is often used to review database tables, run SQL queries, or perform database […]
Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard
Definitions Your WordPress admin dashboard is where you manage, build and customize your WordPress website. It can also be referred to as the WordPress ‘backend’ or ‘WP admin’ for short. Before you start ✅ You can log in to your WordPress admin dashboard from your WordPress Manager or WordPress admin login page, steps for both […]
Apply specific PHP versions to different domains (multi-PHP)
Definitions PHP versions are releases of the PHP scripting language. If you host multiple domains under one hosting account, each one may require a specific PHP version. Multi-PHP allows you to apply a specific PHP version for each domain, without modifying the PHP version of your entire hosting account. Before you start ✅ Multi-PHP is […]
Create a subdomain for your domain name
Definitions A subdomain is a separate part of your main domain used to create distinct sections or websites. For example, shop.cloudhelpcenter.com could be a subdomain of cloudhelpcenter.com for online shopping. Before you start ✅ The domain name you want to create a subdomain for needs to already be pointed and connected to your hosting account. […]
Manage the PHP options on your hosting account
Definitions PHP options are settings that determine how PHP behaves on your hosted websites and apps, including script run time, memory limits, and file upload size. Before you start ✅ All PHP versions on your hosting account come with the most optimal pre-configured PHP option settings. ℹ️ PHP option settings should only be modified as per […]
Start a new website
Definitions Starting a new website means building a completely new website from scratch. Before you start ✅ To start a new website, your hosting subscription must support multiple domains. If you have single domain hosting, upgrade your plan or purchase a new subscription. ⚠️ To start a new website, you must register a new domain name. If […]
Block an IP address, IP address range, or entire country from accessing your website
Definitions IP address: An IP address is a unique numerical identifier assigned to each device connected to a network, enabling it to communicate with other devices. IP address range: An IP address range is a sequence of consecutive IP addresses, typically used to define a specific network or segment within a larger network. Before you […]