GZip is an application for compressing files. It is a helpful tool, especially when creating a backup of your files and downloading it into your local computer. HostGator shared servers support the use of GZip; however, it is important to note that this is not the same as mod_gzip. To compress […]
How to Reset Your cPanel Password
Method 1: Via the cPanel Login Page To get started, you need access to your signup email address. Note: Your signup email address is also found on the cPanel’s Contact Information page. All cPanel notifications will be sent to the email address shown in that section, including password resets. Please make sure you […]
Domain Lookup and Trace Route
To perform a Domain Lookup or a Trace Route: Log in to cPanel. Look for the Advanced section, then click the Track DNS icon. To look up the DNS records of a domain, enter the domain (e.g., hostgator.com) into Domain Lookup’s text box, and click Look Up. This will display the domain’s mail servers and IP […]
Using Track DNS in cPanel
One of the most useful tools in cPanel that is often overlooked is the Track DNS function. Oftentimes, when your site is not working properly, HostGator agents use networking tools similar to this feature in cPanel to help diagnose common issues that prevent your site from functioning. Track DNS includes: Domain Lookup allows […]
Viewing Bandwidth Usage for Shared Account
To View Bandwidth Usage Log into cPanel. Navigate to the Metrics category. Click the Bandwidth icon. From here, you can see the current month’s bandwidth usage, as well as your total bandwidth usage for your site.
Viewing Disk Space Usage for Shared Account
To View Disk Space Usage Log into cPanel. Navigate to the Files category. Click the Disk Usage icon. From here, you can view a list of disk usage by directory along with the total disk space used.
How to Install Joomla With Softaculous
This article will guide you in installing Joomla with Softaculous. Log in to your cPanel. Navigate to the Software section, then click on Softaculous Apps Installer. After the Softaculous application loads, search Joomla using the left-hand sidebar. Click on the Install tab. Note: Select Quick Install under the Install dropdown arrow to reduce the amount of information to be provided on […]
How to Enable Auto Upgrade for Existing Installations
Log in to cPanel. Under the Software section, click on Softaculous Apps Installer. In Softaculous, click on the Installations box. The next page will show the list of installed scripts. Click on the Pencil icon to edit the installation details. On the Edit Installation Details page, select how you want to upgrade your installation. Choose preferred settings from the three […]
How to Enable Auto Upgrade for New Installations
Log in to cPanel. Under the Software section, click on Softaculous Apps Installer. In Softaculous, there are two ways to install the software you wish to install. You can either click on the software widget or search for it. We will use WordPress as an example. Click on the Install button. On the Installation page, fill out […]
How to Sort Installations With Softaculous
Softaculous allows users to access and sort their installations in three different ways: via Script via Domains via Installation Time To find all of your installations: Log in to cPanel. Look for the Software section, then click on Softaculous Apps Installer. Click the Installation box located on the dashboard. Alternatively, you can click the All Installations icon located […]