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Latest in the hosting knowledge base
How to extract archive files?
Extracting archive files can be accomplished in many ways, below you can find a few of them. File Manager In the Control Panel -> Hosting Tools -> Website Manager -> “File Manager” there is...
Why am I unable to upload files using the File Manager?
We have covered the File Manager section in our article here. Although it is pretty straightforward to use it, you might encounter some common issues. In this article, we will look at why you cannot...
I have signed up for your service, but what is my assigned website/URL?
Once you create your account, we do not assign/create websites or URLs automatically for you. If you do not have a domain to host, you can create a free subdomain, like YOUR-NAME.OUR-DOMAIN.com from...
How to redirect my website?
This article provides information on how to set up a domain redirect in the AwardSpace Control Panel. You can easily redirect a domain/sub-domain name to another URL (web address) or directory by...
What is the default path for my domain?
Having control over your domain is important for every user. Being able to change the DNS records for your domain, redirect, or even set the folder for your domain are all things you can do in the...
How to manage DNS records?
How Can I Access the DNS Management Area? The DNS Management area is the place where you can perform various modifications to your DNS settings, such as editing, adding, and deleting DNS records. To...
“Domain already exists in our system” appears when hosting my domain
What Does the Error Mean? The error message Domain already exists in our system occurs when you attempt to add a domain name that is already associated with another AwardSpace account. The...
How to change the name server (NS) records of my domain?
Any changes to the Name Server records must be done at the Registrar's website (the company you've obtained a domain name from) and can take up to 48 hours to propagate across the Internet. In this...
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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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