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How to Protect your Images and TMP Directories

Most websites require their images and tmp directories to have Full Write Access. This is in order to store files that are generated by the website itself. Occasionally there are vulnerabilities in the website’s own code. These vulnerabilities can allow a ‘hacker’ to upload their PHP, or Perl scripts into the affected directories. These files are designed to exploit the website, e.g. to send out massive email spamming campaigns. TO AVOID THIS:Create an .htaccess file with the following content and save it in each of the directories that you wish to secure. Deny from all Deny from all Allow from all […]

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Please explain the Basics of Web Hosting

This is aimed at the ‘newbie’ and will try and simplify the basics of website hosting. Often people starting out on the journey of taking their business online are inundated with terminology and expressions that are foreign to them. Added to this there seems to be a lack of courage to actually ask questions, usually as everyone else around them seems to be ‘in the know’. Access to the internet and website hosting are supplied by an authorised Internet Service Provider (ISP). The ISP provides the gateway for your pc, or mobile device, to access the worldwide web (WWW) via a variety of methods that can ‘dial in’ to an exchange that provides access to data. NOTE: Always use an ISP that is registered with the ISPA (In […]

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How to Setup Hotlink Protection in cPanel

This demo assumes you’ve already logged in to cPanel Now let’s learn how to use Hotlink Protection, so people can’t link directly to images in our website 1. Click the Hotlink Protection icon under the Security section. Hotlink Protection prevents other websites from directly linking to certain files (typically images) on your website. You’ll want to prevent this if you have copyrighted images, or to simply save on bandwidth usage. You’ll first want to make sure your own sites are listed here, so you are able to hotlink to your images. 2. Enter all the file types you want protected here… 3. … and if you want to allow people to be able to manually enter the URL of a protected file, check the box Allow Direct Access Reque […]

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How To Configure A Site In WS FTP

This article covers the steps on how to configure a site in WS FTP to facilitate seamless connections between your local computer and the remote hosting server. WS_FTP, short for WinSock File Transfer Protocol, is secure software used for file transfers. About WS_FTP ClientHow To Configure A Site In WS FTPAdditional InformationWS_FTP FeaturesOther Related KBs About WS_FTP Client Setting up the FTP client, WS FTP, will enable you to manage file transfers, updates, and various tasks related to your website’s directories and files. WS_FTP offers several features, including secure file transfers, customisable options, batch operations, and comprehensive logging. These functionalities significantly bolster security and enhance pr […]

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Importing Databases and Tables with phpMyAdmin

This tutorial assumes you’ve already logged in to phpMyAdmin Now let’s learn how to Import a Database 1. Select the Database you wish to import on the left Assuming that the data in your Details Table is corrupt, and you now want to import a saved (exported) copy of the data. 2. First Delete/Drop the existing Details Table from your database 3. Click on Browse to select the saved copy of your database, which includes the Details Table. 4. Click Open to Import the saved copy. That’s it! The demo1234_members database has been successfully imported. This is the end of the tutorial. You now know how to import databases and tables using phpMyAdmin […]

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How to Install WordPress MU from Softaculous

WordPress MU, or Multi-User, is different from WordPress in that it allows you to run multiple blogs with a single installation. 1. Click WordPress MU – This Overview page shows you information about the software before installing. 2. Click Install. The default settings here should work for most purposes. If you have multiple domains on one account, you can select where to install. 3. The next two boxes let you set the directory and database name which will be created upon installation. 4. You can set the Site Name and Description here. These can be changed later from the admin panel of the software. 5. Enter the Admin Password and Email. Note that the Admin Username must be left as Admin. 6. Click Install. After a moment, t […]

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How to Create a Subdomain in cPanel

This demo assumes you’ve already logged in to cPanel, now let’s learn how to create a subdomain 1. Click the Sub Domains icon under the Domains section2. Enter the Prefix of your new subdomain here…3. Make sure the Domain Name your subdomain will be associated with, is selected 4. A directory name the same as your subdomain prefix will automatically appear… although you can change this if you want. 5. When ready, click Create Success! A new subdomain has been created. It’s located in the public_html directory, and can also be accessed like this:  www.mybiz123.net/clients A folder called Clients has also been created, which is where you would upload files for this subdomain. This is the end of the tutorial. You now know […]

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How To Upload Files In CuteFTP

This articles will cover the steps on how to upload files in CuteFTP, to ensure that you website files are kept up to date on the hosting server. It also covers how to download a file from the remote hosting server. How To Upload Files In CuteFTPHow To Download A File In CuteFTPAdditional InformationAbout CuteFTPBenefits Of Using CuteFTP How To Upload Files In CuteFTP Uploading files using CuteFTP tutorial assumes you already have CuteFTP running on your computer and are connected to your website’s remote hosting server. Now let’s learn how to upload or transfer a file to a remote server via the CuteFTP client. 1. Select a few files you would like to upload from your Local Drive. To select multiple files, press CTRL on your […]

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Inserting Fields into Database Tables with phpMyAdmin

This tutorial assumes you’ve already logged in to phpMyAdmin Now let’s learn how to Insert Fields into database tables 1. Select the Details table on the left 2. In this case, let’s choose to add an Address field AFTER the Name field 3. Select the Type of filed – as an address can be a combination i.e alpha-numeric, select VARCHAR 4. Enter the Length/Value maximum number of characters that you want to allow for this field. 5. Click Save when finished That’s it! Our Details table now has a new Address field This is the end of the tutorial. You now know how to add fields in a table using phpMyAdmin […]

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