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cPanel User Guide and Tutorial

By : Aric Pedersen
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cPanel User Guide and Tutorial

By: Aric Pedersen

Overview of this book

"A great book for getting the most out of your cPanel-supporting web host" If you have web hosting requirements beyond the most basic, you should look for a host that offers cPanel. cPanel gives you tight control over every aspect of your web site, email accounts, and domain names. But once you've got a web site with cPanel support, how do you go about using it? While the documentation included with cPanel may provide a quick reference, to really get the most from it you need a more detailed, systematic tutorial. Read this book to find out exactly how to get the most from cPanel in all aspects of your web site management: web, email, FTP, security, domains, back ups, and more.
Table of Contents (18 chapters)
cPanel: User Guide and Tutorial
Credits
About the Author
Preface
Glossary

What to do if the Worst Happens


OK, now it’s time for the plan for the worst part—what should you do if your site is hacked?

Step One: Contact Your Web Host

Remember, don’t panic! The damage is probably already done and isn’t likely to get much worse (if you act quickly). Try to stay calm and provide your web host with as much information as you can, not necessarily limited to but including:

  • The domain name of the site that has been hacked, with a URL to a page illustrating the problem if possible.

  • Your cPanel username and your server’s IP address (or the server name if you know it). You can typically find the server IP address in the welcome account information that your web host sent you (you should never delete this information).

  • Your host will probably need to confirm that you are the legitimate owner of the site. Receiving an e‑mail or call from you isn’t necessarily good proof that you are who you say you are (as these can be spoofed). Your web host may ask you for your billing information...