Your username is very useful.  Though if you are unsure what your hosting account username is, here is an easy way to find it. First, log into your hosting accounts cPanel, ( hosts will vary, but some examples are: login.bluehost.com login.justhost.com or login.hostmonster.com )… Now in the bottom left, in the Stats section, you’ll see a line that […]

In order to find your server IP go to your cpanel, then go to the Manage IP’s On your manage IPs page you’ll find your server IP at the top of the list.  

I will preface this by saying, this is only meant for those with a basic understanding of shell commands or how to use the system console.  If you want to remove backups, that’s one thing.  Don’t go all willy nilly into your account and start removing stuff since you “think” it shouldn’t be there.  Last […]

So there are various reasons to access the system console.  You can manage your server from the command line here.  So let’s get connected.  The first step will be to log into your Cpanel.   Once logged in, you’ll want to go to the server tab. Once on the Server tab go to the tab […]

Let’s go over how to access the WHM or Web Host Manager.  Often times you can just go to http://domain.com/whm and that will take you to your WHM login screen.  However, if you have your A record pointed somewhere else or you are waiting on DNS Propagation you’ll want to user your server IP followed by […]

There are a few options when wanting to download or delete server backups on a VPS or Dedicated Server.  The first will be how to manage it with SFTP.  First you’ll need an FTP client.  I use Filezilla and will explain how to use it. To download Filezilla, go here: filezilla-project.org/index.php In order to use SFTP you’ll […]

In order to configure or deactivate your backups from running on your VPS or Dedicated Server you’re going to need to log into your WHM. Here is the guide on how to access the WHM carvertown.com/how-to-access-the-whm You’ll see a search bar in the top left.  The search bar is your friend, ally, and hero.  I […]

Here is the second way you can whitelist an IP.  This way is more common if it’s to whitelist an IP of one of your employee’s, clients, etc since you likely will not be able to access your WHM if your IP is blacklisted. First step you need to go to your WHM login screen. […]

If you are getting an authentication error when trying to access your WHM, Console, webmail, or email from client software, and you are sure your password is correct, then odds are you are blacklisted.  Here are some steps to Whitelist an IP.  The first will be from the System Console via your Cpanel. First log […]

Please note, making any changes that require root can be extremely dangerous.  If you ever directly modify files in such a way, ALWAYS make a copy of the file first. Need to set your root password?  No worries, here’s how! First, log into your cPanel.  Then go to the performance tab. Once on the server tab go […]