The File Manager in cPanel is set to not display hidden files by default. Hidden files are files that start with a dot, such as .htaccess. As .htaccess is a frequently edited file, you may need to enable the option to show hidden files to access it using the File Manager. Continue reading to find […]
Your File Manager allows you to both compress (zip) and uncompress (unzip) files. How to Compress Files To access the File Manager, go to the control panel of your web hosting account and find the File Manager icon. Once you have located it, click on it to launch the File Manager. Next, navigate to the folder where the […]
This guide will demonstrate how to duplicate a file or folder using the cPanel File Manager. Occasionally, while constructing a website, you may require a duplicate copy of a file or folder. Fortunately, the File Manager in cPanel has a feature that allows you to effortlessly copy files or folders to another location on your […]
In your cPanel account, you have the convenience of accessing, viewing, editing, adding, and removing files through the use of the File Manager. This tutorial aims to guide you on how to access File Manager and walk you through the various features it offers. Accessing and Using the File Manager in cPanel cPanel File Manager […]
How Do MX Records Work? MX Records, short for Mail Exchanger Records, are an essential component of the Domain Name System (DNS) that helps determine which mail server handles email for a specific domain. To configure an MX record, it needs to be pointed to a canonical record, such as example.com or mail.example.com. The canonical […]
This tutorial will demonstrate how to configure DMARC records in cPanel, which dictates how mail servers should handle messages from your domain in the absence of valid SPF and DKIM records. As DMARC is widely used by popular email providers like Gmail, Yahoo!, AOL, Hotmail, and Outlook, it increases the likelihood of successful email delivery. […]
What is DNS? The Internet’s Domain Name System (DNS) converts human-readable domain names such as “example.com” into computer-readable IP addresses like “86.75.30.9”. This conversion is made possible through the utilization of DNS Zone files that are set up on your server. What is a DNS Record? To direct specific parts of your DNS to a […]
In order to use your domain with InMotion Hosting’s servers, you must first point your domain to our servers. There are two ways to do this: the first is to use our nameservers, which will allow you to manage your domain’s DNS from within cPanel. The second option is to use a DNS change such […]
Understanding How DNS Works DNS records serve as a vital source of specific information for your domain. To grasp the functioning of DNS records, you can think of them as a phone book listing. When you want to make a call, you typically refer to the phone book to find the name and contact details […]
Our VPS and Dedicated Hosting plans offer an automated feature to perform cPanel backups. This feature enables you to schedule and save regular backups of your accounts either to your server or an external location such as Amazon, Google Drive, or FTP. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to set up cPanel […]
