Apache HTTP Server is the underlying software used to run websites hosted on your VPS server. If you’re experiencing an issue with a site, such as slow running or a lack of connectivity, it’s a good idea to check the Apache Status in the WHM dashboard. To do so, first, […]
How to create a new account in WHM
WebHost Manager (WHM) is a server administration interface used to manage VPS and other distributed servers. It is used to perform a wide variety of server management tasks, including the administration of cPanel accounts. To work with WHM, ensure you have the WHM URL, username, and password that was sent […]
What are the differences between cPanel and WHM?
cPanel and WHM (Web Host Manager) are popular dashboards used to control servers and hosting accounts. Depending on your HostPapa service, you may have access to one or both of these powerful configuration tools. WHM is used to administer dedicated servers or VPS hosting services. The tool is used to […]
How to point a domain to Managed WordPress with GoDaddy
If you are a Managed WordPress customer with a GoDaddy domain, you need to point your domain to HostPapa. Follow these steps: Log in to your HostPapa Dashboard. Click on My WordPress to access your Managed WordPress control panel. Under Site Information, locate your CDN site URL (e.g. eisp8ck5xl.wpdns.site): Log […]
How to handle your Cloudflare account if you change hosting providers
IMPORTANT: cPanel no longer supports Cloudflare, and because of that, neither does HostPapa. If you wish to enable Cloudflare, please follow the steps in our Knowledge Base article How to enable Cloudflare on your domain. If you are changing hosting providers, you can keep your current Cloudflare account and update […]
Understanding the grey cloud in your Cloudflare dashboard
IMPORTANT: cPanel no longer supports Cloudflare, and because of that, neither does HostPapa. If you wish to enable Cloudflare, please follow the steps in our Knowledge Base article How to enable Cloudflare on your domain. In this article, we’ll be talking about the grey cloud in Cloudflare. Subdomains that have […]
Cloudflare and wildcard subdomains
IMPORTANT: cPanel no longer supports Cloudflare, and because of that, neither does HostPapa. If you wish to enable Cloudflare, please follow the steps in our Knowledge Base article How to enable Cloudflare on your domain. For security reasons, Cloudflare does not proxy traffic to wildcard subdomains. You have to explicitly […]
How to access the Managed WordPress Dashboard
HostPapa’s Managed WordPress service has a new control panel available. Log in to your HostPapa Dashboard. Click on My WordPress. Once My WordPress is clicked, the following control panel will load: If your live domain is pointed and configured on Managed WordPress service, you will see it on the control […]
cPanel control panel overview
The cPanel control panel is used for managing your server settings. It supports a wide selection of features for working with files and folders, configuring DNS records, managing domains and sub-domains, managing email, working with databases, and much more. Accessing cPanel The cPanel control panel layout cPanel statistics Files Databases […]
How to enable Cloudflare on your domain
Shared Hosting and Reseller Hosting customers can enable Cloudflare. In this article, we’ll show you how to activate Cloudflare on your HostPapa Shared Hosting account: If you have purchased Protection Power or SiteLock Shield, CDN is already included in your plan, and there is no need to enable or sign […]
