Introduction This article explains how to export an SSL certificate from DirectAdmin. Exporting a certificate is essential if you want to migrate to a new server while retaining your existing SSL configuration, use the same SSL certificate on multiple servers, or keep a backup of your certificate files. This guide is designed for administrators or
Introduction This guide will walk you through the process of upgrading SmarterMail on a Windows server. This process is essential for administrators who want to leverage the latest features, security patches, and performance improvements offered by the SmarterMail platform. This article covers all necessary steps, including pre-upgrade checks, downloading the latest version, backing up your
Introduction This article explains how the Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) affects server connectivity and provides steps for diagnosing and resolving MTU-related issues. The MTU defines the largest packet size that can be transmitted over a network without fragmentation. If two devices on a network have mismatched MTU sizes, it can lead to problems like packet
Introduction This article provides a step-by-step guide on installing Drupal using Installatron in the DirectAdmin control panel. Installatron simplifies the process of installing web applications like Drupal, providing an easy, automated way to deploy the platform on your hosting account. This guide is ideal for website administrators and users who want to quickly set up
Introduction This article will guide you through the steps to troubleshoot and resolve issues when the dataskq process in DirectAdmin is causing 100% CPU usage. Dataskq handles tasks such as user tallying, processing logs, and updating statistics. If it is consuming too many system resources, it can severely impact server performance. This guide will help
Introduction This guide explains how to enforce a password strength policy in SmarterMail to enhance account security. A password strength policy helps ensure that users create strong, secure passwords that meet specific complexity requirements. By configuring these settings, administrators can protect user accounts and prevent unauthorized access. This article is intended for administrators managing SmarterMail.
Introduction This article provides a step-by-step guide on how to change the FTP password in Plesk. Managing FTP credentials is an essential task for ensuring the security of your web hosting account. Changing your FTP password periodically or after a security incident can help protect your server from unauthorized access. This guide is intended for
Introduction This article provides a step-by-step guide to generating a Certificate Signing Request (CSR) using the cPanel control panel. A CSR is a crucial step when applying for an SSL certificate. It contains information such as the domain name, organization details, and public key, which is required by Certificate Authorities (CA) to issue an SSL
Introduction This article provides a step-by-step guide to configure rsync for secure, passwordless file transfers between two remote systems using SSH. It is intended for users who frequently use rsync for data synchronization or backups and wish to eliminate the need to enter a password manually each time. By setting up SSH key-based authentication, you can automate
Introduction This article is intended for SmarterMail users who are facing issues where POP3, IMAP, or SMTP connections are only listening to localhost, preventing access from external connections. The guide covers the steps to resolve this issue by adjusting the SmarterMail settings to allow external access. This problem commonly arises due to configuration settings limiting