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Category: Email

How To Upgrade A Script Installed By Softaculous

This guide explains how to upgrade a script installed through Softaculous using cPanel on Domains.co.za Web Hosting plans. Keeping website applications updated is important for maintaining security, performance, and compatibility. Software developers regularly release updates that include bug fixes, new features, and security patches designed to protect websites from vulnerabilities and improve functionality. Softaculous simplifies the upgrade process by notifying users when new versions of installed applications become available. Updating scripts through Softaculous is quick and helps ensure your website continues running smoothly. How to Upgrade a Script Installed by SoftaculousAdditional InformationLogin to Domains.co.za […]

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How To Link CMS To SMTP Mail Server

Link CMS to SMTP server ensures emails are properly authenticated, consistently delivered, and aligned with your domain’s email configuration. Many content management systems (CMS) rely on emails to send notifications, password resets, and contact form submissions. Using a dedicated SMTP mail server improves reliability and reduces the risk of messages being flagged as spam. NOTE: Some CMS platforms do not support SMTP configuration natively and require a plugin or extension to enable SMTP functionality. This is most commonly the case with WordPress, where an SMTP plugin is typically required to connect the site to an external mail server. How to Link CMS to SMTP Mail ServerHow To Link CMS To SMTP Mail ServerAdditional Inf […]

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What Are SMTP Server Settings?

SMTP server settings are essential for sending emails from your email account using applications such as Outlook, Apple Mail, Thunderbird, Gmail, or mobile mail apps. These settings control how your outgoing messages are sent from your device to the recipient’s email server. Without the correct SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) settings, your emails may fail to send, remain stuck in your Outbox, or trigger authentication and connection errors. When creating an email account on a desktop, laptop, tablet, or smartphone, your email client requires outgoing mail server details to communicate properly with the mail server. SMTP works alongside incoming mail protocols such as IMAP and POP3. While IMAP and POP3 handle receivin […]

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What Is An Email Signature?

An email signature is a block of text, images, or links automatically added to the end of outgoing email messages. It acts as a digital business card by providing recipients with important information about the sender, including their name, contact details, company information, and branding elements. Businesses, professionals, and organisations commonly use email signatures to maintain consistent communication and present a more professional image. Modern email signatures can include clickable website links, social media profiles, logos, disclaimers, and promotional banners. Most email applications, like Apple Mail, as well as hosting platforms, provide built-in tools for automatically creating and managing signatures. Essen […]

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How To Access Softaculous In cPanel

This guide explains how to access Softaculous through your Domains.co.za hosting account using cPanel. Softaculous is a powerful auto-installer available within cPanel that allows users to install popular web applications quickly and easily. It simplifies the process of deploying software such as WordPress, Joomla, Drupal, Magento, and many other content management systems without requiring advanced technical knowledge. Using Softaculous can save time when setting up websites, blogs, ecommerce stores, forums, and development environments. The installer also includes features for backups, staging, updates, cloning, and script management. What Is Softaculous?How to Access Softaculous in cPanelAdditional InformationLogin to Dom […]

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How To Setup Email Accounts

At Domains.co.za, we understand the importance of having a dependable and efficient email system. You can successfully setup email account on the various devices listed below by following the appropriate links. Whether you are looking for a more polished communication channel, managing a growing workforce, registering a new domain, or just starting a business, one of the first steps towards professional and successful communication is setting up your email account/s. How to Setup Email AccountAppleMicrosoftAdditional Information1. Versatility & Accessibility2. Customisation & Flexibility3. Improved Security & Backup4. Enhanced ProductivityLogin to Domains.co.za Account How to Setup Email Account Apple How to Set up an Email […]

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How To Use IMAP For Email Storage And Archiving

Learn how to use IMAP for email storage and how use it directly on the mail server rather than on a single device. This makes it easier to access the same mailbox from multiple devices while keeping messages synchronised and backed up. Using IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) is especially beneficial for long-term email storage and archiving, as messages remain available even if a device is lost, replaced, or reconfigured. When combined with proper mailbox management, IMAP provides a secure and reliable way to preserve important communications. How to Use IMAP for Email Storage & ArchivingAdditional InformationLogin to Domains.co.za Account How to Use IMAP for Email Storage & Archiving 1. Verify that your email client i […]

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