The message 500 Internal Server Error is a popular HTTP status code that is sent by a server in response to a client’s request. If your web browser shows you a webpage containing this error, it...
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What Are HTTP Status Codes?
HTTP status codes, also known as HTTP response codes, are small pieces of information that a client, such as a web browser, receives from a webserver. The purpose of the HTTP status codes is to give...
What Is SCP?
SCP is a protocol built on the Secure Shell (SSH) infrastructure. It allows its users to transfer/copy files from a system to a remote location securely. SCP is primarily used within command line...
What Is the Difference Between SFTP and FTPS?
Overall, the difference Between FTPS and SFTP is that FTPS (File Transfer Protocol Secure) is an extension built upon the most common and well-known FTP (File Transfer Protocol) which adds support...
What Is an SSL Checker?
What Is an SSL Certificate? SSL, which stands for Secure Sockets Layer, is a popular Digital Certificate. At the heart of every SSL certificate, you will find a set of cryptographic keys. These keys...
What Is SSL and How Does It Protect My Website?
The abbreviation SSL stands for Secure Sockets Layer. It is commonly used to refer to either the SSL protocol or an SSL certificate. In this article, we will focus on both terms and examine them in...
What Is the Difference Between SSL and TLS?
If you only have a general knowledge of web hosting, there’s a good chance that you both the terms SSL (Secure Sockets Layers) and TLS (Transport Layer Security) in the same context and you are not...
What Is OpenSSL?
OpenSSL is a software library for applications that secure communications over computer networks against eavesdropping or other attacks. In addition, OpenSSL is used when there is a need to identify...
What Is FTPS and How Does It Work?
FTPS, which is also referred to as FTP Secure and FTP-SSL, is an extension of the File Transfer Protocol (FTP). FTPS retains all functionality that is found in FTP but adds support for the...
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Where can I find my FTP information?
To find the FTP information that you need to manage your files, the first step that you need to take is to log into your web hosting account. Once there, locate the Hosting Tools in the top menu. It is the second menu item. When you hover your mouse over it a sub-menu...
How can I manage my website files?
Whether you choose to use a free web hosting account or the more advanced and resourceful option of premium web hosting, at one point or another, you will have to manage your website files. There are a few options for you to do that when using our proprietary web...
Why do You Offer a Free Web Hosting Service?
AwardSpace is the pioneer of the LAMP free web hosting service. Back in 2003, this was a real innovation; currently, we are continuing to offer free hosting. We are driven by a genuine desire to make a positive impact on the web hosting environment. This is our main...
Do you allow custom error pages?
If you have created a free web hosting account, you might have noticed that some error pages are default pages made by us. You can set up your custom error pages, by using the .htaccess file. Read more: How to Change the Custom 404 Error Page for My Domain? How to...
Can I edit MX, CNAME, A Records of my Domain?
You can change the MX records on your domain by navigating to your hosting account. From there, follow these steps: Go to the Domain Manager Click on the domain for which you would like to change the DNS records Choose the DNS tab From there you can manage your domain...
What are AwardSpace’s Name Servers?
As of today, the Name Servers of AwardSpace are ns5.awardspace.com and ns6.awardspace.com. In order to prevent interference and possible issues, it will be best if you remove any other nameservers that you might have added. To find the name servers, you can...
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