How to install an SSL certificate in cPanel and Plesk
An SSL certificate encrypts data between your website and its visitors. Installing one protects sensitive information like passwords and payment details whilst displaying the padlock icon in browsers. This confirms to visitors that your site is authentic and…
How to generate a certificate signing request
A certificate signing request (CSR) contains the information a certificate authority needs to issue your SSL certificate. You generate the CSR on your server, submit it to the certificate authority and receive a signed certificate in return. You will create a…
How to create FTP accounts in cPanel and Plesk
Additional FTP accounts let you grant file access to developers or team members without sharing your main login credentials. You can restrict each account to specific folders and set storage quotas to prevent any single user from consuming your entire…
How to create a MySQL database in cPanel
MySQL databases store all the content, settings and user data for applications like WordPress, Drupal and Joomla. Without a properly configured database, these applications cannot function and will display connection errors. You will create a MySQL database…
How to install a Let’s Encrypt SSL certificate
Let’s Encrypt provides free SSL certificates that encrypt connections between your visitors and your website. Installing one protects sensitive data like login credentials and payment information from interception. You will install a Let’s Encrypt…
