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How to change or reset your passwords

Recommended Password Security Practices We have a separate article regarding some of the most...
"Timeout Error" when trying to login to cPanel / WHM / Webmail

A timeout error can occur for various reasons, including issues with internet routing – that is,...
Block requests to the "xmlrpc.php" file using .htaccess

XML-RPC is a procedure that uses XML file encoding to make a remote call to your website. It is...
Common Password Security Practices

Password Age We always recommend changing passwords on a regular basis as a basic security...
Generating, importing and authorising SSH keys in cPanel

This article is in progress, please check back soon. Basics about SSH Keys SSH keys allow you...
How to Adjust the CloudFlare Settings for Better DDoS Protection

CloudFlare Pro offers a range of advanced features to help protect your website from DDoS...
How to enable HSTS (HTTP Strict Transport Security) on your website

HSTS (HTTP Strict Transport Security) is a web security policy that aims to protect websites...
How to Hide Email Addresses to Protect Against Spam Bots

Spam bots and web crawlers search on random websites for plain-text email addresses to send...
How to Mitigate a DDoS Attack: A Guide for Hosting Clients

DDoS attacks can be frustrating and disruptive, but there are simple steps you can take to...
How to protect your WordPress site from SPAM using the CleanTalk plugin

CleanTalk is a powerful anti-spam plugin for WordPress that helps to keep your website free of...
How to Secure an Outdated WordPress Site with the WordPress Management Tool

This article is intended for site owners who need to secure a WordPress site that is outdated and...
How to Spot Phishing Emails

This article is intended for customers who want to learn how to identify phishing emails and...
How to update your WordPress site with cPanel's WordPress Management and Smart Update

WordPress Management (formerly WP Toolkit) in your cPanel control panel offers a Smart Update...
Introduction to AutoSSL

Maxer Host are making it easier than ever to secure your website with HTTPS. We have introduced...
Mod MaxMind DB - Deny/allow geographic access to your website

All our shared/enterprise/reseller hosting servers include the MaxMind DB module, which uses a...
My WordPress Site Has Been Hacked, What Do I Do?

Discovering that your WordPress site has been hacked can be a distressing experience, but it's...
PCI Compliance Scans: What You Need to Know

What is PCI Compliance? PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) is a set of...
Plaintext Authentication Not Allowed (when checking email)

Important Changes - From August 2016, your email program must use an encrypted connection to...
Recommended Security Software for Windows, macOS, and Linux

This article is intended for clients who want to improve the security of their personal computers...
SSL Certificates

SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) is a standard security technology for establishing an encrypted link...
The End of TLS 1.1 and Older Versions

Introduction In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity and internet protocols, it's...
Understanding PCI DSS Requirements and SAQ Types

At Maxer Host, we understand the critical importance of maintaining a secure online environment,...
Wordpress - Login 'Not Acceptable' or Unable to Login

If you are trying to log in to your WordPress admin area and encounter an error message such as...
Check SSL certificate status for your domains

Is there a valid and signed SSL certificate on your website? Maxer Host recommends all websites...
Enabling HTTPS on your website using Distributed Configuration File (.htaccess)

Nowadays every website should have an SSL certificate. Ideally, every website should be 100%...
Enabling HTTPS on your website via CloudFlare

More and more websites are installing an SSL certificate and converting to HTTPS. Traditionally,...