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Moving a single account from cPanel to DirectAdmin can be completed with just a few steps. This guide will walk you through the process, ensuring a smooth and successful migration. Step 1: Create a Backup on the cPanel Server To transfer a single account, start by creating a backup using the pkgacct script. Follow these … Read more

Migrating hosting accounts from cPanel to DirectAdmin may seem daunting, but with the right steps, you can ensure a smooth transition. This guide walks you through the process of transferring all accounts from a cPanel server to a DirectAdmin server. Step 1: Create Backups on the cPanel Server The first step is to create backups … Read more

If you’re using a Linux-based operating system, one of the most important tasks you can perform is keeping your system updated. This ensures you have the latest security patches, software features, and bug fixes. In this guide, I’ll show you how to update and upgrade your system efficiently using a single command. Why Update and … Read more

Introduction If you’re running Linux with Logical Volume Manager (LVM), you may encounter situations where your partition isn’t using all the available disk space. This guide explains how to extend an LVM partition to utilize unallocated space, ensuring you maximize your storage potential. Prerequisites You can verify the current disk and volume setup using: Step … Read more

Troubleshooting Package Installation Issues: Resolving Missing Dependencies in CentOS/RHEL When installing packages on CentOS or RHEL systems, it’s common to encounter dependency errors, especially when the package you’re trying to install requires specific libraries or tools that aren’t available in your default repositories. If you’ve encountered an issue with missing dependencies, this guide will walk … Read more

Symptoms After installing cPanel on servers running AlmaLinux, CloudLinux, or Rocky Linux 8, you may encounter a situation where the server becomes inaccessible after a reboot. Description This issue arises because the NetworkManager service is disabled during the installation of cPanel software on these operating systems. Instead, the Network service is installed and configured. If … Read more

Managing hosting accounts efficiently is critical for server administrators and hosting providers. Deleting multiple cPanel accounts manually can be tedious, but with the WHM API and a simple script, you can automate the process and save valuable time. Why Automate Account Deletion? Automating account deletion: Prerequisites Before diving into automation, ensure: Step-by-Step Guide 1. Prepare … Read more

The error umount: /mnt/system: target is busy typically occurs when there are still active processes or files using the mount point, preventing it from being unmounted. Here’s how to address this issue: Steps to Resolve the “Target is Busy” Error

How to Access a System from Rescue Mode Using Chroot In cases where your server fails to boot properly after installation or an update, you can use a rescue environment to troubleshoot and fix the issue. A rescue environment allows you to mount the server’s filesystem and perform repairs, such as reinstalling the bootloader, repairing … Read more

Mitigating DDoS Attacks with Connection Limits Using iptables In today’s digital world, Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks remain one of the most persistent threats to online services. By overwhelming servers with excessive traffic, attackers can render websites or applications unavailable to legitimate users. Fortunately, tools like iptables provide a robust way to mitigate such … Read more