ConfigServer Security & Firewall (CSF) is a powerful free firewall solution designed specifically for Linux servers (Linux distributions and Linux-based VPS). It integrates seamlessly with cPanel/WHM to give a robust security layer for the protection of your server from a variety of threats. Let’s explore how to install and configure […]
How to Create an FTP Account in cPanel
Log in to your cPanel. Go to the Files section and click on the FTP Accounts menu. Enter the necessary information in the required fields. Login: Enter your username for the FTP account. Domain: Enter your domain name. Password: You should enter a strong and secure password for your FTP account. Password (again): Enter the same […]
How to Set up a Mailing List in cPanel?
Log in to cPanel. Select the Email section and click on the Mailing Lists sub-option. Enter the name of the mailing list in the List Name box. Select the domain name and set a strong password. Select the access type, Public or private. Finally, click on the Add button. You will get a […]
How to Open a Port in CSF Firewall via WHM/cPanel ?
Log into WHM. Select the Plugins option from the navigation menu. Click on ConfigServer Security & Firewall. The ConfigServer Security & Firewall panel will appear. Go to the csf tab and click on the Firewall Configuration button in the csf-ConfigServer Firewall section. Select the IPV4 port Settings section from the dropdown list. Copy/enter the following port numbers in the Allow incoming TCP ports and Allow […]
How to Change Your FTP User Password from the cPanel?
Log into your cPanel account. In the Files section, click on FTP Accounts Icon. Under the FTP Accounts list, click on Change Password or use the Password Generator. Click on the Change Password button.
How to upload and download files using cPanel File Manager?
Log in to cPanel. Click File Manager, in the Files section. Select the directory in the File Manager, where you want to upload the file. Click on Upload. Do you want to overwrite on the server having the same filename. Then select the Overwrite existing files check box. Click on Select File. You can now see the […]
How to change your cPanel password ?
Log in to your cPanel account. Go to the Preference section on the cPanel home screen and click on Password and Security. Type your current password in the text box given for Old Password. Type new password as per your wish in the text box given for the New Password. Retype your new password text box. Click on Change your password now. […]
Deleting and Restoring Files and Folders on cPanel File Manager ?
Login to your cPanel account. the Files section, click the File Manager icon. Go to the file that you want to delete, right-click on it and click on the Delete option. You can also select the file and click the Delete option in the top toolbar. Restoring deleted files Deleted a file by […]
How to Block or Unblock a specific IP Address from cPanel ?
Login to cPanel. in Security section, click on IP Blocker. Enter the IP or IP range you wish to block and click on Add. Once added, all incoming connections from the IP or range will not be able to access your website. To re-enable the access, simply head to the Currently-Blocked IP […]
How to Import and Export a MySQL Database in cPanel ?
Log into your cPanel account. Scroll down to the Databases section and click on phpMyAdmin. Select the Import tab located at the top of the page. Click on the Choose File button and select your file. Select your .SQL file. Click on the import button and your MySQL database […]
