Announcement: CentOS 6 will reach End of Life (EOL) on November 30, 2020 Who is impacted? cPanel-Managed VPS and dedicated server users running CentOS 6 Why is this happening? The CentOS project will discontinue maintenance updates to make way for CentOS 7 and CentOS 8 support. Full updates for CentOS 6 halted on May 10, Read More >
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InMotion’s #1 recommended forms plugin for WordPress has an easy-to-use interface and pre-built form templates that let you quickly and easily build forms.
How to Install PHP Versions in EasyApache 4
PHP 7.2 reached end of life (EOL) in January 2021 and PHP 8 is available now. The major changes of this new PHP version affect many of the most popular PHP-based content management systems (CMSs) and overall LAMP-stack server security as features have been heavily revised for better security and performance. It’s important to know Read More >
How to Fix WordPress Login Temporarily Disabled
If you’re visiting this page, most likely it is because you have been locked out of your WordPress site and cannot log in. In this tutorial, we’ll explain exactly what has happened and how you can regain access. If you’re having trouble with your WordPress host, then check out InMotion’s
Migrating to Bare Metal
If you recently purchased a Bare Metal Hosting plan, you may find yourself wondering how to move your existing data to the new server environment. While you could use FTP or other file transfer methods to manually move the data over yourself, you may find the process to be too time-consuming or difficult to complete. Read More >
How to Hide your WordPress Admin URL with iThemes Security
Hiding your WordPress login URL is an excellent way to vastly increase the security of your site, especially from brute force attacks. In this article, we will show you how to effectively and easily change your WordPress admin URL with just a few clicks. Hiding your WordPress Admin URL First, log in to your WordPress Read More >
Removing the Sidebar Links/Widgets in WordPress
When working with a WordPress theme, occasionally, the webmaster may want to completely remove the sidebar links and widgets from the theme. This can be done through the Widgets or by editing the source code of the sidebar.php file in the WordPress Appearance editor. (Not a current customer? Click here to learn more about InMotion’s Read More >
Getting Started with Shared Hosting
If you’re a small business or an individual new to web hosting and website creation, establishing a web presence can seem like an overwhelming task. However, it’s a lot simpler than you think! Once you’ve decided on and purchased your Shared Hosting plan, it’s time to jump in and create your digital space. This article Read More >
WordPress Through the Ages
Currently responsible for powering more than 35 percent of the internet, WordPress is hands-down the most popular CMS available. But its rise to the most used CMS didn’t happen overnight. Releasing a new version of its product an average of about every 152 days, WordPress has continued to grow and improve throughout time via the Read More >
How to Create and Edit Pages and Posts in WordPress
Pages and posts are essential, foundational elements for all WordPress websites. No matter the purpose of your website, you will have pages, posts, or both for your site to function properly. There are a few differences between pages and posts, but creating and editing them is pretty much the same. Remember that when you edit or Read More >
How to Enable a SSL on a WordPress Site
In this tutorial, we will show you how to enable your WordPress SSL, so you can connect to your website securely using an SSL certificate. For more information, see our guide titled “What is SSL and why is it important?“ Note: You will need an SSL Certificate before attempting to complete this tutorial. An SSL Read More >
What is the Difference Between Pages and Posts in WordPress
Even if you’re jumping into your first WordPress website, you’re probably already aware that pages and posts are important elements in the creation of your website. They help you build out your vision, creating the canvas where your content will be displayed and viewed by the world. But what is the difference between pages and Read More >
How to Change Your Server SSH Port
Have you ever tried any basic port scanning with Netcat, Nmap, and Telnet against your server or local network? If so, you know how easy it can be to check for open ports and accompanying services. And anyone can search how to find port numbers in cPanel software. Social engineering is being used more for Read More >
How to Secure cPanel Service Daemons (cpsrvd) in WHM
WebHost Manager (WHM) grants access to powerful server functions that can affect all cPanel users. A root user may go between configuring ConfigServer Security & Firewall (CSF) rules, resetting a cPanel user password, backing up data, and ImunifyAV file scans in one session. This power, combined with the fact that cPanel is one of the Read More >
How to Disable Comments in WordPress
WordPress was built with audience engagement in mind. Both posts and pages allow visitors to leave comments, fostering visitor interaction on your website. However, depending on the purpose of your website, you may not want or need site comments. Because the comment feature is a default functionality of WordPress, toggling it on and off is Read More >
How to Schedule Blog Posts in WordPress
Running a blog can be time-consuming. Between writing, reviewing, and posting, it can feel like a full-time job on top of running your full-time business. Luckily, you can schedule blog posts in WordPress. This pre-installed WordPress functionality allows you to configure the day and time a post will be published. With this feature, you can Read More >
How to update WHOIS in eNomCentral
As of March 15, the IMHStore has been changed to eNomCentral. Please see InMotion Store Changing to eNomCentral for more information. ICANN domain transfer policies have changed as of December 2016. Be aware that the domain transfer policy (per ICANN) has changed. Updates to contact information are considered a change of ownership and may put Read More >
Free Gallery and Slider Plugins for WordPress
Photo galleries and sliders are great dynamic elements to add to your WordPress website. They pique curiosity and increase engagement among your visitors. You can also use them to organize and display your content in a more interesting way. There are hundreds of gallery and slider plugins for WordPress and luckily, there are a few Read More >
Make Changes to ID Protect (Domain Privacy) in eNomCentral
ID Protect (domain privacy) is typically added or not added through eNomCentral when a web hosting reseller registers a domain. Changes to the ID Protect settings are made through the eNomCentral account interface. Follow the steps to learn more about changing ID Protect(domain privacy) settings in eNomCentral. Sign up for InMotion’s Reseller Hosting solution to Read More >
eNom Sub-Retail and Sub-Reseller Accounts
Per eNom, all Sub-Reseller accounts created underneath another Sub-Reseller will be migrated to the parent reseller on June 19, 2020. The creation and management of Sub-Reseller accounts created underneath another Sub-Reseller will no longer be supported. Sub-Reseller accounts will still retain the management options for Sub-Retail accounts. Notification of this action started on May 12, Read More >
How to View Your Disk Space and Bandwidth Usage on Shared Servers
The following tutorial will show you how to view your disk space and bandwidth usage for cPanel Shared Hosting accounts. The information for each website is displayed in the cPanel specific to the account. If you need a breakdown of all of the info regarding your cPanel, then visit Viewing your Account’s Technical Details in Read More >
