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Adding Scheduled Tasks
Some scripts or programs that you may wish to run on your website will require the addition of a scheduled task, or "cron job", to function. For example, some bulletin board software may require a scheduled task to automatically archive old posts every night. You can add and manage these...
Some scripts or programs that you may wish to run on your website will require the addition of a scheduled task, or "cron job", to function. For example, some bulletin board software may require a scheduled task to automatically archive old posts every night. You can add and manage these...
Changing error messages to reflect your domain
If you have previously setup a domain alias and your error messages are reflecting that domain at the bottom instead of your main domain name, you will need to edit the error pages manually. First, login to your Control Panel. Once you are logged in, click on the Home link, then...
If you have previously setup a domain alias and your error messages are reflecting that domain at the bottom instead of your main domain name, you will need to edit the error pages manually. First, login to your Control Panel. Once you are logged in, click on the Home link, then...
Purchasing an SSL Certificate to Secure your Site
If you wish to secure information entered into your website, you can purchase a security certificate for your web hosting account. By doing so, you will be able to use secure URL's in the format https://yoursitedomain.com, which will display the "lock" icon in your visitors browser and secure any information...
If you wish to secure information entered into your website, you can purchase a security certificate for your web hosting account. By doing so, you will be able to use secure URL's in the format https://yoursitedomain.com, which will display the "lock" icon in your visitors browser and secure any information...
An Introduction to SSL Certificates
If you would like to secure the communications between your web server/web applications and your viewer's web browser, you will need to use an SSL certificate. Christian Web Host provides the option of using either a full featured 128-bit SSL security certificate, or a free Shared SSL certificate for short term use. ...
If you would like to secure the communications between your web server/web applications and your viewer's web browser, you will need to use an SSL certificate. Christian Web Host provides the option of using either a full featured 128-bit SSL security certificate, or a free Shared SSL certificate for short term use. ...
Control Panel Update
Control Panel Updates All of our existing Admin Suite users now have the updated Plesk 9 control panel. Below you find some basic information regarding your new control panel. There is also a link below that will take you to additional documentation if needed. Accessing your Control Panel Logging in to your updated...
Control Panel Updates All of our existing Admin Suite users now have the updated Plesk 9 control panel. Below you find some basic information regarding your new control panel. There is also a link below that will take you to additional documentation if needed. Accessing your Control Panel Logging in to your updated...
Requesting a Restore from our Backup Servers
The Christian Web Host backup servers maintain up to 30 days worth of historical copies of the data on your website. This means that if you delete an important file while working on your website, you can request that it is restored from our backup archive. Due to the nature of backup...
The Christian Web Host backup servers maintain up to 30 days worth of historical copies of the data on your website. This means that if you delete an important file while working on your website, you can request that it is restored from our backup archive. Due to the nature of backup...
Password Protecting Directories
You can password protect any of your directories to grant only specific users access. In order to password protect a directory within your Plesk control panel: • Log into your Plesk through your customer manager at https://my.christianwebhost.com • Click on “My Products” and then “Control Panel” across from your hosting package • Once logged in,...
You can password protect any of your directories to grant only specific users access. In order to password protect a directory within your Plesk control panel: • Log into your Plesk through your customer manager at https://my.christianwebhost.com • Click on “My Products” and then “Control Panel” across from your hosting package • Once logged in,...
Creating a .htaccess file (htaccess)
A .htaccess is simply a text file that provides commands to control a web site. You can put your .htaccess in any directory and changes applied to the file will effect the directory it is placed in, as well as all sub-directories. To create a .htaccess file use a text editor...
A .htaccess is simply a text file that provides commands to control a web site. You can put your .htaccess in any directory and changes applied to the file will effect the directory it is placed in, as well as all sub-directories. To create a .htaccess file use a text editor...
Using a .htaccess (htaccess)
A .htaccess is simply a text file that provides commands to control a web site. You can put your .htaccess in any directory and changes applied to the file will affect the directory it is placed in, as well as all sub-directories. Below are some of the most common uses for...
A .htaccess is simply a text file that provides commands to control a web site. You can put your .htaccess in any directory and changes applied to the file will affect the directory it is placed in, as well as all sub-directories. Below are some of the most common uses for...
Installing an SSL Certificate
Although automatic installation of SSL certificates is available when they are purchased through your Customer Manager, you do have the option to manually request and install your own certificate if you have chosen to obtain the certificate from another provider. To manually request and install a certificate you first need...
Although automatic installation of SSL certificates is available when they are purchased through your Customer Manager, you do have the option to manually request and install your own certificate if you have chosen to obtain the certificate from another provider. To manually request and install a certificate you first need...
Setting a Catch-All Email Address
Though it is not recommended, you can set a catch all email address in the Plesk control panel. A catch all email alias will make it so, when mail is sent to an non existent email account at your domain, it will be forwarded to the account you have set...
Though it is not recommended, you can set a catch all email address in the Plesk control panel. A catch all email alias will make it so, when mail is sent to an non existent email account at your domain, it will be forwarded to the account you have set...
Viewing active sessions on the server
You can view active sessions in the Plesk control panel and on the FTP server from within the Plesk control panel. You will first need to log into the Plesk control panel: Once logged in click Active Sessions There are two tabs; An Active Sessions tab and an FTP sessions tab The active...
You can view active sessions in the Plesk control panel and on the FTP server from within the Plesk control panel. You will first need to log into the Plesk control panel: Once logged in click Active Sessions There are two tabs; An Active Sessions tab and an FTP sessions tab The active...