In response to the growing demands for faster website performance and enhanced protection against attacks (e.g., DDoS), Smarthost has established a direct peering connection with Google’s network. This strategic move significantly enhances the quality ofContinue reading
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Free SSL certificates at smarthost.eu and DNS zone at a third-party provider
On our hosting platform, SSL certificates are issued automatically when the domain is attached as well as renewed automatically before the expiration period (free certificates are issued for 3 months and our system makes sureContinue reading
A direct connection between Smarthost and Cloudflare
Our customers are constantly increasing their expectations regarding page loading speed and protection against attacks (DDoS). To meet their expectations we are directly connected to the Cloudflare network and this means specific benefits for ourContinue reading
Generating DNSSEC keys in cPanel
Having a domain delegated to our DNS servers, the keys can be generated in the cPanel hosting panel. The keys should be configured according to the parameters that are supported by the domain registrar. HowContinue reading
Configuring Outlook on Android Devices
You can find the email client configuration details in cPanel by selecting the “Email Accounts” option, then clicking on the “Email Accounts” tab, and finally choosing “Connect Devices” followed by “Mail Client Configuration.” Below, weContinue reading
301 Redirects – When and Why You Should Use Them
A 301 redirect is an important tool in website management and SEO (Search Engine Optimization) efforts. It is a type of permanent redirect that informs web browsers and search engines that a website has beenContinue reading
How to Restrict Access to a File/Folder with Authentication
Sometimes, to prevent unauthorized access to a folder or file, it is necessary to add an authorization lock where access to the resource will only be granted after entering the correct username and password. SecuringContinue reading
How to install Moodle application using Softaculous?
To easily install the Moodle application using the Softaculous auto-installer, log in to cPanel, then under Software, go to Softaculous Apps Installer. In the Softaculous Apps Installer auto-installer on the left, search for the phraseContinue reading
Installation and launch of Node.js on the Smarthost.eu hosting account
How to Install and use Node.js on Smarthost Server Smarthost SSH access is required to use Node.js. Access can be enabled via the Customer Area https://www.smarthost.eu/panel/login or all hosting accounts, except for the base-microContinue reading
Remote connection to MySQL database via secure SSH tunnel
Advantages of the solution Since the remote connection to the MySQL database used by the Remote MySQL Database function available in cPanel is unencrypted by default, we recommend using an SSH tunnel. This will allowContinue reading