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How to change permissions and ownership in Linux

Properly managing Linux file permissions and ownership is essential for safety, especially when multiple administrators manage one server. Moreover,...

Adding PHP to WordPress: 2 methods to add PHP code snippets

WordPress is an open-source content management system (CMS) built with PHP, a popular scripting language used by 76.8% of websites. Knowing how the...

How to upload your website (in 6 easy steps)

Creating your own website will help boost your online presence, expand your customer base, and increase your conversion rate. However, it’ll be...

How to use Google SMTP server

If you have a Gmail account or Google business email account (Workspace), you might want to use its free SMTP service. Aside from using your...

How to flush DNS: A step-by-step guide for Windows, macOS, Linux, and web browsers

The steps for flushing the domain name system (DNS) cache vary depending on your operating system and web browser. To clear your computer’s DNS,...

Change domain nameservers: point to a different provider (godaddy, namecheap, and others)

Nameservers define who manages your domain’s DNS zone and are responsible for mapping domain names to IP addresses. If you switch hosting...

What is the ERR_TOO_MANY_REDIRECTS error and how to fix it in WordPress

ERR_TOO_MANY_REDIRECTS is a browser error that signals a redirect loop, preventing you from accessing your WordPress site. This process creates an...

How to check if FTP port 21 is not blocked

Having issues connecting to your FTP account? If that’s the case, it’s worth checking whether port 21 is the culprit behind the connection...

How to block IP by country: restrict access to your website from specific countries using .htaccess

This quick and easy tutorial will show you how to control site access based on visitors’ location. With some tweaks to the .htacess file,...

How to use WordPress do_shortcode

Extending site functionality is easy with the help of shortcodes. To place them on any part of your website, you can use the WordPress do_shortcode...

How to increase the maximum upload file size in WordPress: 3 ways + reasons to do it

Are you unable to upload large files to WordPress? We’ve got you covered! Here, we will uncover how to increase the maximum file upload size in...

How to point a domain name to Hostinger using Hostinger nameservers or A records

Understanding how to direct a domain to Hostinger becomes crucial when you want us to host your website while keeping the domain registered elsewhere....

IMAP vs POP3: Which email protocol is better?

The main difference between IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) and POP3 (Post Office Protocol 3) is that IMAP stores emails on remote servers,...

How to add a favicon to your website

You might come across the term favicon when it comes to website creation and development. But what is it exactly? Well, in this article, we’ll be...

How to force HTTPS using .htaccess (updated 2025)

After you buy an SSL certificate and install it on your website, it will be available over HTTP and HTTPS. However, it’s better to use only the...

How to discourage search engines from indexing this site in WordPress

WordPress site owners will do anything to get their websites indexed. However, you might not want search engines to crawl through your website if...

How to fix the “sorry, this file type is not permitted for security reasons” WordPress Error in 2024

When uploading a file to the WordPress media library, users might encounter the “Sorry, this file type is not permitted for security reasons”...

How to create Apache virtual hosts on CentOS 9 Stream

If you want to host more than one domain on your server, you need to create corresponding hosts on the webserver. That way, your server can deliver...

How to change WordPress URL in database: A MySQL tutorial using phpMyAdmin

WordPress relies on the MySQL database to store its data, including site URLs. If you ever need to change your WordPress URL, you have to make...

How to install WordPress plugins

As one of the most popular content management systems (CMS), WordPress offers high flexibility and numerous customization options. It offers a wide...

How to use FileZilla FTP client to connect to a remote server in 2025

File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is a standard for exchanging files over the internet, enabling users to upload or download files to and from a remote...

WooCommerce tutorial: how to set up ecommerce on WordPress

WooCommerce is the most popular WordPress plugin for creating a full-fledged online store. It offers a wide range of ecommerce features for handling...