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In the F.A.Q. section, you will find answers to common questions in topics like databases, domains, subdomains, emails, and other general questions.
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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
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...
How to check the expiration date of my domain?
This brief article provides instructions on how you check your domain registration's expiry date. There are currently two ways to view the expiration date of a domain: By doing a WHOIS search on the...
How to register a free subdomain or create a subdomain of your domain?
In this tutorial, we are going to walk you through the process of registering a free subdomain name in your AwardSpace free web hosting account. If you do not yet own a top-level domain and wish to...
How to host a domain you already own?
In this article, we're going to provide instructions on how to host a domain name in your Awardspace account. If you already own a domain and have chosen Awardspace.com as a web hosting provider,...
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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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