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.well-known folder has appeared!
Question: Ohhh Nooo a folder has appeared that I did not create called .well-known have I been hacked !? Answer: We try to automatically add SSL certificates to your domains so you rank better on search engines and have a more secure site. The process of… |
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blank white page / 500 internal server error
If when visiting your site or a specific web page that uses php and you see a white page, or a '500 internal server error' message this is normally caused by a php coding error. To get more information on what the cause is, and how to fix it php 'display… |
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browsing to server ip address does not show my site.
It is not possible to view your site via the servers ip address, you have to browse to it using a domain name. IP V4 addresses are now a scarce resource, and web servers share one ip address to many websites ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_hosting… |
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Can I setup custom name servers what are the ip addresses.
How to Setup Custom Name ServersOverview Yes, you can setup custom nameservers with iFastNet hosting. Custom nameservers allow you to use your own domain name for nameserver addresses (like ns1.yourdomain.com) instead of the default iFastNet nameservers.… |
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Changing php values (the easy way! )
Some scripts will need register_globals, more ram, and other 'unique' settings, we added a system to allow you to easily change your php settings without having to edit config files ! To change php values / directives easily simply log into your control panel,… |
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cpanel password lost
If you do the following you can find or change your existing Cpanel password. 1) Login to your client area billing account at : http://ifastnet.com/portal/ 2) Click on : My Services 3) On the far right of your service, click on the icon next to //Next Due… |
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Do I need my own domain name ?
You do not need to own your own domain name to open an account with us, all of our plans include a free domain or subdomain you can use to get started. |
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domain name propagation
If you have recently changed name servers for a domain or have recently registered a new domain, and see errors in your browser like : This site can not be reached DNS_PROBE_POSSIBLE DOMAIN NOT FOUND This is caused by something known as 'dns propegation'.… |
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Domain nameservers propagation
Domain Propagation is the period of time, or delay, involved in sending your domain’s address information to all the other name servers in the world. Name servers intentionally keep track of addresses for domains in their memory for a specific period of… |
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Force HTTPS redirection
Question : How do I force redirection from http to https on premium or free hosting. Answer : in your sites .htaccess file add the following lines : RewriteEngine On RewriteCond %{ENV:HTTPS} !on RewriteRule ^(.*)$ https://%{HTTP_HOST}%{REQUEST_URI} [L,R=301]… |
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Hacked website / defaced website / website compromized
RE: if your website has been hacked, You should upgrade all your PHP scripts to the most recent versions, then check through the account, normally once compromised with a Remote File Inclusion, the attacker will leave a shell script for easy access in the… |
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How to enable or alter loaded php extensions on premium hosting.
How to Enable PHP Extensions with cPanel and CloudLinux / Shared Hosting CloudLinux with cPanel provides multiple ways to manage PHP extensions depending. This guide shows how to enable PHP extensions from your cPanel Understanding the Environment CloudLinux… |
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How to Fix the Critical Error in WordPress
How to Fix Critical Error in WordPressWhat is a WordPress Critical Error? A WordPress critical error (also known as the "White Screen of Death") occurs when your website encounters a fatal PHP error that prevents it from loading properly. Instead of your… |
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How to make a support ticket
To make a support ticket with iFastNet support visit : https://support.ifastnet.com/login.php And login or if its your first time click Register. Then start a conversation with the Studio AI who will help you or provide a link to create a support ticket.… |
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How to redirect non-www URLs to www?
How to Redirect Non-www URLs to www Using .htaccessOverview This guide will show you how to redirect visitors from your non-www domain (example.com) to your www version (www.example.com) using an .htaccess file. This ensures consistent URL structure and can… |
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My account has been hacked
If your account has been hacked you should upgrade all your PHP scripts to the most recent versions then check through the account, normally once compromised with a Remote File Inclusion the attacker will leave a shell script for easy access in the future.… |
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Password protecting wordpress admin area causes redirect loop
Question : I enabled password protection for my wordpress admin area, now I can not login I see a 'redirect loop' eg Firefox : The page isn’t redirecting properly Chrome : ERR_TOO_MANY_REDIRECTS Solution : Add the following to your site .htaccess file ErrorDocument… |
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Service Temporarily Unavailable
Service Temporarily Unavailable will be displayed on shared premium hosting if your account exceeds its 'Maximum Entry Processes' an entry process is a process your hosting account has created on the shared hosting server (eg running php to parse a webpage… |
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Uploading a large image attachment using SMF fails.
If you receive a white screen when uploading a large image attachment using SMF then to fix follow the below steps : 1) download the file Sources/Subs-Graphics.php from your hosting account 2) edit the file using notepad, and locate the line (around line… |
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Website Not Updating After Changes Have Been Made
If you make changes or updates to a website that do not appear when you browse to it you may be viewing a cached version of the page. You can follow the instructions below on how to clear your web browser cache ## What is Browser Cache? Browser cache is temporary… |
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What are the name servers to use
Once you have registered an account with us you will receive an email including all of your account information, this will include your allocated nameservers to use. If you have any issues or questions regarding setting up your nameservers for your domain… |
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wordpress running slow
How to Improve WordPress Speed: Complete Optimization GuideOverview WordPress speed optimization is crucial for user experience, SEO rankings, and conversion rates. A slow website can significantly impact your business, with studies showing that a 5-second… |