In this section, we’ll try to answer the most frequently asked questions and help you get started with your new hosting account. 1. The difference between a domain name transfer and website files migration Think of a domain name as your home address and web hosting account as the space […]
Weebly basics
This article will cover Weebly basics: how to access the Weebly website builder, publish the website via the editor, and open a ticket to the technical support team if the publishing option in Weebly is not working correctly. This article is relevant only if the Weebly website builder is enabled […]
Website migration vs domain name transfer
Transferring a domain name and migrating your website to HostPapa are both easy processes, but they need to be completed separately. In this article, we will explain the difference between website migration and domain name transfer so you can have a smooth transition from your current provider to HostPapa. Transferring […]
How to clear browser cache on Android
Google Chrome 1. Click on the three vertical dots icon like on the screenshot below: 2. Find and click on the “Settings”: 3. Find the “Advanced” area and click on the “Privacy”: 4. Scroll down and click on the “Clear browsing data”: 5. Select “All time” under the “Time range” […]
How to clear browser cache on MacOS
Google Chrome 1. Find the three dots icon in the top bar and click it. 2. In the opened menu, click on the “Settings”. 3. Use the “search” form to find the “Clear browsing data” area: 4. Click the arrow “ ▶ “ icon to open the settings window that […]
How to clear browser cache on Windows
Mozilla Firefox 1. Open the Firefox “Menu” area by clicking the icon in your browser in the top bar. 2. This will open a new window where you would need to click on the “Options” button: This will open the web browser settings menu. Alternatively, you can navigate to […]
How to clear browser cache on Linux
Mozilla Firefox 1. Open the Firefox “Menu” area by clicking on the icon in your browser in the top bar: 2. This will open a new window where you would need to click on the “Preferences” button: This will open the web browser settings menu. Alternatively, you can navigate to […]
How to optimize your database with phpMyAdmin
Over time, MySQL databases may become less efficient and run slower. It is always a good idea to keep your databases’ tables optimized. This could help to shrink a database’s size and remove unused elements that are left behind from frequent changes and for better functionality of the website/application where […]
How to refresh your local DNS cache
A DNS cache is a temporary database, maintained by a computer’s operating system, that contains records of all the recent visits and attempted visits to different websites. In other words, a DNS cache is just a memory of recent DNS lookups that your computer/device can quickly refer to when it’s […]
When, why and how to create a new Outlook profile
In general, Microsoft says that changing IMAP email settings is fine, however, we have seen some cases when changing/updating email settings generate a loss of data (contact, calendar, notes). You should avoid changing IMAP email settings or removing the email account from Outlook. Instead, a new Outlook profile should be […]
