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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.
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The most important privacy laws you need to know and how to tell which apply to you
Compliance can often be a bit confusing and it’s not uncommon for more than one regulation or law to apply at the same time. Feeling a little overwhelmed? No need! In this short post, we’ll take a...
Free Hosting Content Filtering and How to Resolve 403 Error
You have created a free account with us, added a domain, and created a website. However, one or more of your pages return a 403 error and you can find out what the problem is. In this article, we...
Trouble Tickets
There is one thing that every hosting company needs to help their clients and this is customer support and an easy method for communication. In this article, we will go through the Trouble Ticket...
What Causes the 403 Forbidden Error in HTTP and How Can I Fix It?
The 403 Forbidden error message is an HTTP status code that can occur when a client tries to retrieve a resource from a server and the server denies access to the requested resource. This requested...
What Is 500 Internal Server Error and How Can I Fix It?
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...
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...
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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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