Moving or renaming files can be accomplished with the mv command. Command: mv Synopsis: mv [OPTION]… [-T] SOURCE DEST mv [OPTION]… SOURCE… DIRECTORY mv [OPTION]… -t DIRECTORY SOURCE… Options: Below is a list of the options that can be used with the mv command. You can use more than one at a time by stacking Read More >
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passwd command
The passwd command allows a user to change their password or to allow a superuser to change another user’s password. Command: passwd Synopsis: passwd [option] [user] Options: Below is a list of the options that can be used with the passwd command. You can stack them, using more than one at a time. Option Long Read More >
ls Command
The ls command is one of the more basic commands in Linux. It is designed to list the names and features of files and directories. It can be used for a single file or as many as all files and folders in a selected set of directories. Command: lsSynopsis: ls [option]… [file]… ls Command Options Read More >
Linux/SSH command list
Shell access is a great feature on our servers. This allows you to connect to the server and issue commands via a command line terminal. For many, this is faster as well as more convenient. There are many commands available for use in the command line terminal. Below is a list of some of the Read More >
How to Read a Traceroute
There are times when it seems your website may respond slowly. Slow response time may indicate a problem. Most just assume the server is overloaded and call their technical support. Many times, the support representative will ask for a ping and traceroute report. While we have instructions on running this report, it can seem rather Read More >
Renaming files and folders in cPanel
There are many programs to install on your hosting account to help create or add to your website. These programs have many files and folders that are added to your file structure. Sometimes, you may want to rename files or folders. This may be for security reasons, such as renaming an administrative folder. They can Read More >
Developer Access Tools
Some of the more common questions we get are about the types of access tools that developers can use to work on customers’ websites. There is a plethora of tools available for developers allowing them to access and work on the sites in the ways they are comfortable. Below we have compiled a list of Read More >
PrestaShop 1.6 logo size questions
After installing your PrestaShop 1.6 store, you naturally want to begin working on customizing your store. One of the first things most people do is to upload their own logo so that it displays in the header of the store. We have had some questions about the logo and what sizes are allowed when uploading Read More >
Disabling all overrides in PrestaShop 1.6
When you run into errors or malfunctions for your store you may want to https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/edu/prestashop/login-prestashop-dashboard/debug the application. This allows you to track down any offending code and fix it. PrestaShop 1.6 has some new features you can use to help you debug your store. One of these features is to disable all overrides. PrestaShop’s object Read More >
How to enable error reporting in PrestaShop 1.6
Once you have installed your PrestaShop 1.6 store and began working with it, you will inevitably come upon errors from time to time. Although the developers do their best to code error checking and error messages into the code, some errors are not code related. These other errors may be due to server settings or Read More >
Fix: Missing Products in UPS Module Settings for PrestaShop
In this tutorial: What is the error? What causes it? How to fix it UPS is one of the most recognized names in the shipping industry. They are also a very common choice when shipping products to your customers. PrestaShop has modules for UPS so that you can use them for your shipping needs. There Read More >
Fixing the Error: “This file is missing” in PrestaShop 1.6
One great feature PrestaShop has is to allow the sale of virtual products. These are downloadable items such as ebooks, videos, audio files, software, etc. These files can be very small or very large in size, depending on the nature of the file. When adding a virtual product in PrestaShop, there may be issues when Read More >
Fixing the blank white screen error on PrestaShop 1.6
PrestaShop 1.6 has been released to the public and many people are upgrading their sites. One of the more common errors that we are seeing after upgrading or a new installation is a white screen. This is very disturbing to some people there is no error message telling you what is wrong. Most often, this Read More >
Zero-Day vulnerability in Internet Explorer browser
On April 26, 2014, Microsoft has officially confirmed a new zero-day vulnerability that affects all versions of its popular Internet Explorer browser. There is currently no fix as Microsoft is investigating and creating a patch. We recommend switching to another browser to prevent any attacks. How does it work? FireEye Research labs identified the vulnerability Read More >
Using Horde 5.1.1 to find your email accounts from the Master account
With the upgrade to Horde Groupware 5.1.1, there have been some improvements to the interface as far as where things are located. One of the most common questions we get is how to find the list of all email accounts when logged in as the master user. This article will show you exactly how to Read More >
Microdata in Joomla! 3.3
One of the new features in Joomla! 3.3 is the addition of microdata. This is a very exciting feature as it allows for a major boost in SEO for both your individual articles and site as a whole. What is Microdata? Microdata is a method of including contextual information to your site and articles. This Read More >
Creating Custom SPF records
When working with SPF records to prevent spoofing, most customers use the default records created via the cPanel. You may, however, want to create a custom SPF record for your domain. These can be set through the WebHost Manger (WHM) on your VPS or Dedicated server account. Also, if you are on a shared account, Read More >
Creating a basic SPF Record in WHM
If you are on a VPS or Dedicated server hosting plan you have the ability to access your WebHost Manager tool, also known as WHM. This allows you access to many more tools to manage your server and hosting accounts. Within the WHM, you have the ability to add custom DNS records. As SPF records Read More >
West coast connectivity issue 4/22/2014
General We have been receiving reports that many of our customers are unable to access their sites that are housed in our West Coast Datacenter. Upon investigation we have discovered that the issue is not within our own network, but along one of the larger backbone providers. This means that other hosting companies and ISPs Read More >
Creating a basic SPF Record in cPanel
SPF records are necessary in order to help prevent your email addresses from being spoofed. If you do not understand what spoofing or an SPF record is, please see our Guide to SPF Records. This article is part of that series where we demonstrate how to set up a basic SPF record from within your Read More >
