A common issue is the error “Connection to Storage Server failed” inside the webmail client. There are a couple of reasons for why you received this error. In this article we will find out how to...
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Latest in the hosting knowledge base
How to find your domain Name Servers?
The nameservers (or NS) are an important part of every domain. They are used to point your domain to a specific server(s). If you have just registered a domain and you would like to point it to the...
Backup Manager
Creating a website can be time-consuming. It would be unpleasant to find out that something is now broken and we have to start from scratch. To avoid this it is a good practice to create a backup...
How Can I Create an Email Account?
What you need to know: You can create an email account by going to the Email Accounts section of the Control Panel and filling the email account creation form. Electronic communication through email...
How Do I Redirect HTTP Traffic to HTTPS?
What you need to know: If you have a basic website that you have coded by hand, you can place a special .htaccess file in your website’s root directory that will redirect your HTTP traffic to HTTPS....
What Is the Difference Between Transferring and Hosting a Domain?
What you need to know: When you decide to host your domain name with AwardSpace, we will become your new hosting provider, allowing you to power your website using our servers. In contrast, when you...
How Can I Secure My AwardSpace Hosting Account?
What you need to know: The most important thing you need to do in order to secure your AwardSpace hosting account is to make sure that you are using a strong password. And if you want to enhance...
How to change/reset your hosting account password?
Having a strong password is crucial for the security of every account. A good rule to follow is to have a unique password for different accounts (Hosting accounts, Email accounts, FTP accounts,...
How can I access and log into phpMyAdmin?
The database has become a vital part of modern websites. Many content management systems are also using the database to store their content there. We understand that database management is important...
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In the Web Security section, we’ll explore the various forms of web security such as WHOIS protection, SSL certificates, password protection, and much more.
Website Management - Advanced
The Website Management – Advanced section contains tutorials on powerful hosting features such as .htaccess, SSH, php.ini, and many more.
Databases
The AwardSpace hosting Control Panel is thoroughly explained and fully detailed. Learn more about the main and secondary Control Panel sections.
Design Tools
The Email section covers a variety of email-related topics like mail client comparisons, setup guides, mailing lists, Roundcube tutorials, and more.
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