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How to Migrate a Website to Domains.co.za

This Knowledgebase article to migrate a website to us explains everything that you need to be aware of before proceeding. Our professional Support Team is always available to assist you to migrating your website and/or emails from any other platform to Domains.co.za. Please take note of the below points and steps to help you understand how our Migration Process works. Beginning the Migration Process Step 1: What you need to knowStep 2: Preparing for the MigrationStep 3: Initiating the MigrationStep 4: Complete the Migration RequestStep 5: Pointing to Domains.co.za   Beginning the Migration Process  We will initially move your data to Domains.co.za, and only point or transfer your domain/s once the Migration Process has […]

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How To Host A Website with Domains.co.za

Setting up and hosting a site can seem complicated, this step-by-step guide will show you how to host a website and get yours up and running in no time with Domains.co.za. We’ll cover everything from registering a domain name to choosing the right type of hosting plan, building your site, and keeping it safe with SSL Certificates and anti-malware software. Register a Domain NameChoose the Right Web HostingcPanel Web Hosting:VPS Hosting:Email Only Hosting:Build Your Website:Add a SSL CertificateAntivirus Security Register a Domain Name Before you can host a website, it needs an address, called a domain name, so your customers can find it. A great domain name is memorable, easy to spell, and should reflect your website’s purpo […]

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How To Restore or Download Data Using cPanel’s Acronis Backup Module

In this tutorial, we will learn how to restore or download data using cPanel’s Acronis Backup Module. This tutorial assumes you are logged in your Domains.co.za web hosting cPanel dashboard. How To Recover Or Download Files From BackupsHow To Recover Or Download Databases From BackupsRecovering Databases As New OnesAdditional InformationAbout Acronis BackupKey Features of cPanel’s Acronis Backup How To Recover Or Download Files From Backups 1. In your cPanel account, navigate to, and click on the “Acronis Backup” found under the files section of the dashboard. 2. Click on the backup date that you wish to restore and then click on “Files”, which will list the files and directories. 3. Select the files or files and […]

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What is cPanel Web Hosting?

cPanel is website hosting software developed by cPanel, LLC. The software has been designed to improve website hosting management and App integrations for website owners on an easy to use, yet comprehensive interface, making it handy for them to efficiently manage their websites. Domains.co.za is a well-renowned South African ISP providing you with fast, secure and stable cPanel Hosting to suit our clients’ needs. […]

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What is Email Only Hosting?

Email Only Hosting packages are perfect when starting out, or as a ‘gap-filler’ when your Hosting package is enough, but you need additional Emails for new staff as your business grows. Designed to adapt perfectly into your working environment, they can be easily upscaled or downsized as required. When just starting out and putting your small business idea into practice, it is always good to look professional from the get-go. Domains.co.za’s very affordable Email Only Hosting, with Free Email SSL Certificate, helps you to do just that. Create a great impression from the first, just register your future website’s domain name and then take out an Email Only Hosting package. Now you can send emails from a ‘proper’ email address, […]

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I want to Test my Website Live, but I don't want the public to see it.

A Coming Soon or Under Construction page, is a placeholder page used to block public viewing of your website while it is in the process of being built and/or tested live on the hosting server. The default pages that all servers will initially look for and display onscreen when accessing your website are as follows (in order of priority): – index.htm- index.html- index.php- default.htm 1. Create an Under Construction Page – Login to your cPanel- Select the File Manager root folder (if it is the primary domain, use public_html)- Click New File – Name it appropriately e.g. underconstruction.html- Click Create New File 2. Edit an ‘Under Construction’ Page – Select the filename and click HTML Editor- Create the page and ensure tha […]

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Please explain the Meaning of Stats on my Website

The stats for a website will display as Visits, Unique Visits, Page Views and Hits. They are defined below: HITS:   This is the number of file items that a visitor has downloaded from your website onto their PC, iPad or other mobile device. Hits will included Buttons, Graphics and Images individual even if more than one appears on a page.PAGE VIEW:Page View records the number of individual pages that have been viewed by all visits, even if they are a returning visitor and have previously viewed the same pages.VISIT:When a visitor lands on your home page, this will count as a ‘visit’. Visits include visitors who may be returning to your website to view it.UNIQUE VISIT:This stat will display all New Visitors, i.e. those that […]

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What is the Difference between a Plesk and cPanel Control Panels?

If you have one of the Domains.co.za Premium WordPress Hosting packages (Starter, Advanced, Expert) it will have a Plesk Control Panel.Should you have one of the Domains’ Web Hosting packages (Budget, Value, Pro or Expert) it will have a cPanel Control Panel.The Domains.co.za Premium WordPress Hosting packages have an infrastructure that has been specifically optimised on all levels to ensure that your WordPress website operates in our ‘Warp-Speed’ environment, whereas a WordPress website hosted on our SSD Drive servers is considered to be a super-fast standard hosting infrastructure that accommodates domain hosting with emails. […]

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How to Redirect your Website to HTTPS

Before continuing, please ensure that you have a valid/active SSL Certificate installed on your Hosting package. There are two methods listed below to load your website as https://, which will load a secure padlock on your website URL. Should you have a WordPress site, please refer to Method 1 and then Method 2.    Method 1: 1. Login to cPanel 2. Select File Manager 3. Select Settings ensure that ‘Show Hidden Files (dotfiles)’ is ticked, if not please tick and Save.4. Go to the website’s public_html directory 5. Edit the existing .htaccess file by right clicking on it or click + File and create an .htaccess file and then right click on it. 6. Add the following text: RewriteEngine OnRewriteCond %{HTTPS} !=onRewriteRule ^ h […]

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