FAQ / How To
How To
Every answer filed under how to in the EuroVPS FAQ.
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How To
- How to Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) for the Client AreaEnable two-factor authentication on your client portal account: Security, Multi-factor Auth, then activate Email MFA.
- How to enable MySQL slow query logHow to enable the MySQL or MariaDB slow query log: the my.cnf settings, the runtime SET GLOBAL alternative, and how to read the log to find slow statements.
- How to troubleshoot common http error codesIn this article, we are going to discuss some of the common causes for your website to turn unavailable.
- How to troubleshoot common Apache issuesApache is a stable, widely deployed web server. Most problems come from configuration, port conflicts or integration with other services on the same host.
- How to manually install Wordpress on LinuxHow to install WordPress manually on Linux over SSH: download and extract the package, move it into your document root and set the file permissions.
- How to edit hosts files in Windows, Mac, LinuxHow to edit the hosts file on Windows, macOS and Linux to point a domain at a new server, so you can test a site before changing its DNS.
- How to create private name serversHow to set up Nameservers in cPanel/WHM Server Register Primary and Secondary nameservers with domain registrar with the two IPs you have.
- How to troubleshoot high memory usage in linuxHow to troubleshoot high memory usage on a Linux server: reading free, sar and top output, finding the process responsible and what to do about it.
- How to tune and optimise MySQL using MySQLTunerHow to use MySQLTuner to review MySQL or MariaDB performance: running the script, reading its recommendations and applying InnoDB settings safely.
- How to troubleshoot DNS issuesHow to troubleshoot DNS for a domain: check nameservers and records with dig and nslookup, read the zone at the registrar and test propagation from outside.
- How to use GrepHow to use grep on a Linux server: search files and command output for a string or pattern, with case-insensitive matches, counts, line numbers and recursion.
- How to use nano to edit filesNano is a simple terminal-based text editor. You can edit text files on a server via the command line when logged in using SSH.
- How to use top to monitor server performanceHow to use the top command to monitor a Linux server: reading load, CPU, memory and swap figures, sorting processes and spotting what consumes resources.
- How to monitor log files in a Linux serverMost of the services running in a Linux server is configured to have a dedicated log file for that specific service.
- How to edit PHP ParametersWhere PHP settings live with cPanel, Plesk or a plain install, how to edit php.ini or a per-domain override, and how to confirm the change in phpinfo().
- How to move an SSL Certificate from one Server to AnotherHow to move an SSL certificate between servers: exporting the certificate and private key, converting formats, and installing it on Apache, nginx or Windows.
- How to disable directory listingsWhy you should disable directory listing on your web server: an open listing lets anyone see and download your files and learn your site's structure.
- How to Specify Error Pages (Such as 404) Using .htaccessHow to set custom error pages such as 404 with the Apache ErrorDocument directive, in httpd.conf or in .htaccess, and test that they are served.
- How to check disk usage and remove large filesSometimes you may encounter issues with your server or parts of the hosted services such as service errors or issues with server connectivity.
- How to back up your MySQL DatabasesBack up with mysqldump: mysqldump -u root -p --all-databases > all-DB-dump.sql. Restore with mysql -u [username] -p [databaseName] < backupFile.sql.
- How to use SSH keys for authenticationHow to use SSH keys for authentication on a Linux server: generating a key pair, installing the public key and disabling password logins safely.
- How to schedule tasks with CronHow to schedule tasks with cron on a Linux server: the five time fields, editing the crontab, and examples for recurring jobs such as backups and cleanups.
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