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Hosting Basics
In the Hosting Basics section, you’ll learn how to sign up for AwardSpace’s free hosting service, get a domain name, and quickly build your first website.
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The AwardSpace hosting Control Panel is thoroughly explained and fully detailed. Learn more about the main and secondary Control Panel sections.
F.A.Q.
In the F.A.Q. section, you will find answers to common questions in topics like databases, domains, subdomains, emails, and other general questions.
Billing & Checkout
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Pre-Sale Questions
The AwardSpace hosting Control Panel is thoroughly explained and fully detailed. Learn more about the main and secondary Control Panel sections.
Partnership Programs
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Domains
The Email section covers a variety of email-related topics like mail client comparisons, setup guides, mailing lists, Roundcube tutorials, and more.
SSL (Secure Sockets Layer)
SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) is the technology that is used to encrypt online activity. It also forms the basis of HTTPS and other security protocols. In this section, we will delve deeper into SSL, how it works, and how it can be used.
The Email section covers a variety of email-related topics like mail client comparisons, setup guides, mailing lists, Roundcube tutorials, and more.
Latest in the hosting knowledge base
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...
How to create a website?
You have created an account, and registered a domain but you still don’t have a website. Although we cannot provide you with a comprehensive guide on web development, in this article we would like...
How to create a database?
Databases are an important part of modern websites. They store all your website data (content, users, configuration). This is why we offer databases for all hosting plans, including the free plan....
How to register a Domain?
You have created a hosting account and now you are wondering where to start. When creating a website there is one thing that is important to have and that is - the domain name. The domain name would...
What Is the Difference Between a Website, Hosting, and a Domain?
What you need to know: A hosting service offers computers that are always turned on and are perpetually connected to power and the Internet. You can rent such a computer and upload your website’s...
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Web Security
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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