What is greylisted email?

Introduction Have you ever experienced delays when sending emails, only to find that using a different email address resolves the issue instantly? This can be puzzling and frustrating, especially in a business environment where timely communication is crucial. One potential cause for these delays is a process known as Greylisting, an anti-spam measure implemented by

How to change default domain in DirectAdmin

Introduction Welcome to this quick guide on how to set the default domain in your DirectAdmin control panel. The default domain is the primary web address linked to your hosting account and serves as the key identifier for your online presence. This might be particularly relevant if you’re in the midst of rebranding, launching a

How to enable DNS Control for user in DirectAdmin

Introduction   This functionality is vital for users who need to manage DNS settings for their domains, such as modifying A records. As an admin or reseller, you can grant this ability to your users through a few simple steps in DirectAdmin. This guide will walk you through the process of granting DNS Control privileges

How to enable SPF And DKIM In cPanel

Introduction Welcome to our guide on understanding and implementing SPF and DKIM, two critical technologies in today’s email communication. Ensuring the security and authenticity of emails is crucial in a world where email spoofing and spam are rampant. This guide will explain what SPF and DKIM are, why they’re essential, and how you can set

How to launch phpMyAdmin on cPanel

Introduction This guide explains how to launch phpMyAdmin within cPanel. phpMyAdmin is a web-based tool that allows users to manage their MySQL databases. By using phpMyAdmin, you can run SQL queries to retrieve data, update records or perform other database management tasks. This guide is intended for users who have access to cPanel and need

How to enable MySQL remote host

Remote access to MySQL database server is disabled by default for security purposes. However, there are times you need to allow remote access to the database server from home or anywhere outside your office or data center. This post will guide you on how to do just that.   1) Login to your cPanel and

DirectAdmin User Access Levels Explained

Introduction DirectAdmin, a powerful control panel for web hosting, categorizes users into three primary access levels: Admin, Reseller, and User. Understanding these levels is crucial for effective management and utilization of the DirectAdmin interface. Prerequisites Basic understanding of web hosting concepts. Access to a DirectAdmin control panel. DirectAdmin is a control panel comprising three different

How to Install ImageMagick PHP Extension on DirectAdmin Based Servers

Note: This is for DirectAdmin servers only, below are the commands to install the extension: wget http://pecl.php.net/get/imagick-2.3.0.tgz tar -zxf imagick-2.3.0.tgz cd imagick-2.3.0 phpize ./configure —with-imagick=/usr/local make make install In case you get this error when trying to perform the installation steps shown earlier: configure: error: not found. Please provide a path to MagickWand-config or Wand-config