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Digitalocean commandline

Reboot a server from the command line, run:

sudo shutdown -r now

Restart Apache, run:

sudo shutdown -r now

FTP to wordpress (var/www)

sudo chown -R www-data /var/www/html

WordPress “Could not create directory”

chown -R www-data:www-data /var/www

Install phpMyAdmin on Ubuntu with preinstalled WordPress (https://www.digitalocean.com/community/tutorials/how-to-install-and-secure-phpmyadmin-on-ubuntu-14-04)

sudo apt update
sudo apt install phpmyadmin php-mbstring php-gettext
sudo phpenmod mbstring
sudo systemctl restart apache2
sudo ln -s /usr/share/phpmyadmin /var/www/html

Note: The last line is for URL https://your-ip-or-domain/phpmyadmin/

 

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Tips to secure your cPanel

Six easy way to secure your cPanel.

  1. Don’t forget and don’t ignore to update cPanel.
  2. Use stronger password
  3. Regularly check hosted website on cPanel. Scan for viruses.
  4. Secure your Apache installation. If you are in share hosting ask your provider to secure it.
  5. Disable anonymous FTP.
  6. Enable firewall.

 

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WHMCS Domain Checker not Working

You can do one of the following ways and check.

  1. Change Template. In most case changing template fixes the WHMCS domain checker issue. Go to Setup > General Settings.
  2. Delete and redo TLD Price List. Delete all TLD price and re-do the process. Go to Setup > Products/Services > Domain Pricing.
  3. Reconfigure Domain Register Module. Configure again your Domain Register Module. Go to Setup > Products/Services > Domain Registers.

Hope one of these methods will solve the issue.

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Security Questions Sample

List of security Good questions

  • In what county were you born?
  • What was your childhood nickname?
  • What is your oldest cousin’s first name?
  • What is the name of your favorite childhood friend?
  • What is the name of your favorite childhood teacher?
  • What is your car’s license plate number?
  • What month and day is your anniversary? (e.g. January 2)”
  • To what city did you go on your honeymoon?
  • What was your first car?
  • When is your anniversary?
  • What is the nickname of your oldest child?
  • What is your birth month?
  • What was your dream job as a child?
  • Who was your childhood hero?
  • What was the first concert you attended?
  • What is your grandmother’s first name?
  • What is your mother’s nickname?
  • Where did you vacation last year?
  • What is your preferred musical genre?
  • What is your pet’s name?
  • What is the color of your eyes?
  • What is your favorite animal?
  • What is your favorite team?
  • What is your favorite movie?
  • What is your favorite sport?
  • What is your favorite color?
  • In what city were you born?