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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Do you offer any partnerships with web design agencies or freelancers?
AwardSpace does offer partnership programs for web design agencies, freelancers, and anyone with a web presence who's looking to monetize the traffic his owned media generates. Our partnership will allow you to either expand on the number of services you are providing...
How Are Affiliate Commissions Paid?
As an AwardSpace Affiliate, you can increase your earnings by placing banners on your website or sharing your unique affiliate link with your audience. This strategy helps boost sales, allowing you to earn commissions! We will pay you a commission based on a fixed...
Where to Find the Affiliate Program Agreement?
If you want to join AwardSpace's web hosting affiliate program, you can check out our Terms of Services, and in the sidebar menu, choose Affiliate Terms of Service. Important points to consider when signing up for our web hosting Affiliate Program: The first...
How to join the AwardSpace Affiliate Program
By joining the AwardSpace Affiliate Program, you can promote our services, and, if your recommendation results in a new customer purchasing a service, you can earn a commission! To join the affiliate program of AwardSpace, you need to sign up through our Affiliate...
How to Report a Security Issue or Service Abuse
At AwardSpace, ensuring the security and integrity of our systems and services is our top priority. We encourage you to report any potential security vulnerabilities or bugs you encounter while using our products. If you find a significant and verifiable security...
Where to Find Information About AwardSpace?
AwardSpace is a tech startup that has been providing free web hosting solutions since 2003 for customers all around the world! If you want to find out more about us, feel free to check our About AwardSpace hub page. There, you will learn a lot about the company, but...
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