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How to Make a 301 Redirect Using .htaccess
There are multiple ways to make a 301 redirect from one part of your website to another. By far the best way is to use the .htaccess configuration file. The 301 Redirect is a permanent redirection...
What is .htaccess?
If you've wandered around our web hosting knowledge base, probably you've stumbled upon other articles on .htaccess. Depending on how familiar you are with the topic, you may or may not have asked...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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
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Databases
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Design Tools
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