When new accounts are created in cPanel/WHM, the system automatically copies a set of default files from the skeleton directory into the user’s home directory. This mechanism is often overlooked, but with some creativity, it can become a powerful way to automate onboarding, enforce standards, and pre-deploy useful files. Where Is the Skeleton Directory? […]
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The cPanel control panel’s extensibility through custom plugins is one of its most powerful features for web hosting providers and system administrators. Whether you need to integrate third-party services, automate specific tasks, or provide custom functionality to your users, building cPanel plugins using the official API framework gives you the flexibility to extend cPanel’s capabilities
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When managing high-traffic websites on cPanel servers, proper PHP-FPM (FastCGI Process Manager) configuration can mean the difference between smooth performance and server crashes. This comprehensive guide will walk you through advanced PHP-FPM optimization techniques specifically tailored for cPanel environments. Understanding PHP-FPM in cPanel Context PHP-FPM operates differently in cPanel compared to standalone servers. cPanel’s MultiPHP
Deploying a Node.js application doesn’t always require complex cloud platforms or VPS servers. Many shared hosting providers now offer Node.js support through cPanel, making it easier than ever to get your application online. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk through the entire process of deploying a Node.js app using cPanel’s user-friendly interface. Prerequisites Before we
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Modern cPanel installations come with PowerDNS pre-integrated as an alternative DNS server option, providing native DNSSEC support without requiring separate installation or complex configuration. This guide will walk you through enabling and managing DNSSEC using cPanel’s built-in PowerDNS implementation through WHM (Web Host Manager) and cPanel interfaces. Understanding cPanel’s PowerDNS Integration cPanel’s PowerDNS integration provides
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Website performance is crucial for user experience and SEO rankings. While cPanel hosting environments traditionally rely on Apache, many modern hosting providers now offer Nginx as a reverse proxy or primary web server. This powerful combination opens up advanced caching opportunities that can dramatically improve your site’s speed and reduce server load. Understanding Nginx Caching
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Modern web development demands robust version control systems, and cPanel’s Git integration has evolved to meet these needs. This comprehensive guide explores advanced workflows that leverage cPanel’s Git functionality to streamline development processes, enhance collaboration, and maintain production stability. Understanding cPanel’s Git Architecture cPanel’s Git integration operates through a sophisticated interface that bridges traditional shared
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Getting emails from the future is a classic sign of SPAM. Unfortunately, SpamAssassin only bumps the score of these emails by less than 2 points, which isn’t usually enough to get it marked as SPAM. To fix this, you can add a rule to SpamAssassin to block emails from the future. First, open /etc/mail/spamassassin/local.cf in
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Having SSL problems? One of the most common issues our team handles is related to websites not properly displaying over HTTPS, whether it be the website either not loading entirely, or just not showing the green padlock: If you’re sure that the SSL certificate is installed properly, but your site isn’t showing as secure, there
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