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How to generate and issue SSL Certificates for free in cPanel
You can issue SSL certificated for valid domains in cPanel. To issue a new trusted SSL certificate you need to follow the steps below. The SSL certificate once issues will renew automatically. Trusted SSL certificates encrypt data between your website and… |
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Add a Cron Job in cPanel
KB: How to Create a Cron Job in cPanel A cron job is a command that schedules scripts or commands to run automatically on your server at a specified time and date. This is useful for automating repetitive tasks like backups, sending newsletters, or cleaning… |
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Can I setup custom name servers what are the ip addresses.
How to Setup Custom Name ServersOverview Yes, you can setup custom nameservers with iFastNet hosting. Custom nameservers allow you to use your own domain name for nameserver addresses (like ns1.yourdomain.com) instead of the default iFastNet nameservers.… |
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Changing php values (the easy way! )
Some scripts will need register_globals, more ram, and other 'unique' settings, we added a system to allow you to easily change your php settings without having to edit config files ! To change php values / directives easily simply log into your control panel,… |
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Changing PHP version php 5.4 to 8.3 or (above!)
This Guide explains how to change the php version for ALL folders / sites on your hosting account, if you want to change a specific site to a different version of php please see this article : We have php 8.1 as the default version of php on our shared hosting… |
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cpanel password lost
If you do the following you can find or change your existing Cpanel password. 1) Login to your client area billing account at : http://ifastnet.com/portal/ 2) Click on : My Services 3) On the far right of your service, click on the icon next to //Next Due… |
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Custom error pages do not work how to make a custom error page
Overview Custom error pages provide a professional appearance when visitors encounter errors on your website, such as 404 (Page Not Found), 403 (Forbidden), or 500 (Internal Server Error). Instead of displaying generic browser or server error messages, you… |
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database connection error
On paid premium accounts the database server host name is always : localhost The MySQL port is 3306 (standard) To use a MySQL database with your PHP scripts; 1) Make a database in your cpanel/ Mysql section 2) Make a database user in your cpanel/ Mysql section… |
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Do I need my own domain name ?
You do not need to own your own domain name to open an account with us, all of our plans include a free domain or subdomain you can use to get started. |
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domain name propagation
If you have recently changed name servers for a domain or have recently registered a new domain, and see errors in your browser like : This site can not be reached DNS_PROBE_POSSIBLE DOMAIN NOT FOUND This is caused by something known as 'dns propegation'.… |
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Error from domain wrapper: xxxxxx.maindomain.com is owned by another user.
This is generally indicative of trying to add a new addon domain, however a similar addon domain has already been added to the hosting account. The solution is normally quite simple, click on 'Addon Domains' then in here type in the domain name as the addon… |
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Forbidden displayed when browsing to a newly added domain name.
Forbidden You don't have permission to access / on this server. ============ ### Troubleshooting: "You don't have permission to access / on this server." This error message, often a **403 Forbidden** error, indicates that the web server has received the request… |
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Hacked website / defaced website / website compromized
RE: if your website has been hacked, You should upgrade all your PHP scripts to the most recent versions, then check through the account, normally once compromised with a Remote File Inclusion, the attacker will leave a shell script for easy access in the… |
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How do I configure MS Outlook, Apple Mail (Mac), Thunderbird, iPhone/iPad Mail client and Android/Gmail App for my E-Mail Accounts?
Email Error: 503 Valid RCPT Command Must Precede DATAWhat This Error Means If you're seeing the error message "503 valid RCPT command must precede DATA" when trying to send emails, don't worry - this is a common issue that can be easily resolved. This error… |
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How to add a new mime type in cPanel
Adding and Managing MIME Types in cPanelTable of Contents Understanding MIME Types Why Add Custom MIME Types Accessing cPanel Adding New MIME Types Common MIME Type Examples Managing Existing MIME Types Alternative Methods (.htaccess) Testing MIME Type Configuration… |
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How to enable or alter loaded php extensions on premium hosting.
How to Enable PHP Extensions with cPanel and CloudLinux / Shared Hosting CloudLinux with cPanel provides multiple ways to manage PHP extensions depending. This guide shows how to enable PHP extensions from your cPanel Understanding the Environment CloudLinux… |
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How To Restore Files and Databases from our backups.
In order to restore files from our backup servers you need to create a support ticket at https://support.fastnet.com We make a backup once a week, and hold 2 backup cycles. In this ticket be VERY specific as to what you want restored for example 1) files… |
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How to run python scripts on premium hosting
How to Run Python Scripts Using CloudLinux Python App ToolOverview This guide will walk you through running Python scripts on your premium hosting account using the CloudLinux Python App tool. This powerful feature allows you to deploy and manage Python applications… |
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I want to change my master domain on my cPanel account
To change the main domain on your cPanel account please contact support at : http://support.ifastnet.com And ask us to change the main domain for you (please ensure that the new main domain name is NOT added to the cPanel at that point ). Note if you change… |
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Password Protect Directories
KB: How to Password Protect Directories in cPanel You can password protect a directory on your website to restrict access to its contents. This is useful for securing private information, staging sites, or any content you only want specific people to see.… |
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Premium hosting account recover / reset password
You can find your password if you follow the advise: -Login in to your billing account at https://ifastnet.com/portal/clientarea.php -Go to the right side to 'My Services' -Click the right side arrow button of your service -On this page you will find your… |
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Service Temporarily Unavailable
Service Temporarily Unavailable will be displayed on shared premium hosting if your account exceeds its 'Maximum Entry Processes' an entry process is a process your hosting account has created on the shared hosting server (eg running php to parse a webpage… |
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Using international (non-Latin) domain names in cPanel
If the domain name that you are trying to use in cPanel as a parked or an addon contains non-Latin characters (Chinese, Arabic, Cyrillic, etc.) in its name, it needs to be first encoded by using the following tool: https://www.punycoder.com/ You should then… |
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View Traffic Logs
cPanel offers built-in tools to help you analyze website traffic statistics, providing a detailed look at how visitors interact with your site. The primary tools for this are AWStats and Webalizer, which process raw server logs and present the data in a user-friendly… |
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warez or linking to warez
We do NOT support illegal warez or linking to warez on our servers. If it is not legal in the USA or EU then it is not allowed. If copyrighted material is uploaded for download, and we receive a complaint, then we will suspended the account. |
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What are the name servers to use
Once you have registered an account with us you will receive an email including all of your account information, this will include your allocated nameservers to use. If you have any issues or questions regarding setting up your nameservers for your domain… |
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What is an “inode” ?
Understanding Inodes and Inode Limits on Premium HostingWhat is an Inode? An inode (index node) is a fundamental data structure used by Unix-based file systems to store information about files and directories. Each file, directory, symbolic link, and other… |