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Knowledge Base & Guides

Practical Hosting Guides

Technical guides for email hosting, DNS setup, DirectAdmin, client area, WordPress hosting, website migrations, and reseller hosting β€” written for South African businesses.

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DirectAdmin

DirectAdmin Control Panel

22 guides
DirectAdmin

Accessing DirectAdmin

How to log in to DirectAdmin control panel from Client Area for hosting management.

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Email

Change Email Password

Update email account passwords in DirectAdmin for improved security and access recovery.

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Email

Create Email Accounts

Add new email accounts in DirectAdmin with quota settings and SSL configuration.

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Email

Manage Email Accounts

Configure email quotas, forwarders, passwords, and delete accounts in DirectAdmin.

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Email

Email Autoresponders

Set up automatic email responses for vacation, out-of-office, or acknowledgment messages.

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Email

Email Tracking & Delivery

Monitor email delivery, track sent messages, and troubleshoot email issues in DirectAdmin.

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Files

File Manager Guide

Upload, edit, delete files, and manage permissions using DirectAdmin's built-in file manager.

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Files

FTP Upload Guide

Upload website files via FTP using FileZilla with DirectAdmin hosting accounts.

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WordPress

Install WordPress with Softaculous

One-click WordPress installation and management using Softaculous in DirectAdmin.

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Domains

Addon Domain Management

Host multiple domains on one account by adding and managing addon domains in DirectAdmin.

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Domains

Subdomain Management

Create and manage subdomains (shop.example.co.za, blog.example.co.za) in DirectAdmin.

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Domains

Domain Pointers (Aliases)

Set up domain pointers to make multiple domains display the same website content.

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Domains

Site Redirects

Create 301 and 302 redirects to forward domains or URLs in DirectAdmin.

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Domains

Pointers vs Redirects

Understand the difference between domain pointers and redirects and when to use each.

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DNS

Manage DNS Records

Edit A, MX, CNAME, and TXT DNS records in DirectAdmin for custom configurations.

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Configuration

Change PHP Version

Switch PHP versions in DirectAdmin for WordPress compatibility and performance.

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Configuration

Manage PHP Settings

Adjust PHP memory limit, upload size, and execution time in DirectAdmin.

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Configuration

Cron Jobs Management

Create and manage scheduled tasks (cron jobs) in DirectAdmin for automated scripts.

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Databases

Manage MySQL Databases

Create, modify, and delete MySQL databases and users in DirectAdmin.

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Databases

Access phpMyAdmin

Log in to phpMyAdmin to manage databases, run SQL queries, and import/export data.

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Email

SpamAssassin Configuration

Configure spam filtering with SpamAssassin to block unwanted email in DirectAdmin.

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Backups

JetBackup Restoration

Restore website files, databases, and email from JetBackup automated backups.

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Client Area

Domains, Billing & Services

14 guides
Domain

Check & Update WHOIS

View and update domain registrant details and contact information in the client area.

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Domain

Update Domain Nameservers

Change domain nameservers in the client area to point to your hosting provider.

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Domain

Unlock Domain for Transfer

Unlock your domain in the client area to allow transfers to another registrar.

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Domain

Request EPP/Auth Code

Get your domain EPP code from the client area for domain transfers.

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Domain

Register a New Domain

Register .co.za, .com, and other domain names through the client area.

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Domain

Transfer Domain to 0724

Transfer your domain registration to 0724 Hosting via the client area.

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Domain

Domain Lifecycle Explained

Understand domain registration, renewal, expiry, grace period, and redemption phases.

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Domain

Renew Your Domain

Renew domain registration before expiry to maintain ownership and avoid downtime.

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Domain

Domain Auto-Renewal

Enable or disable automatic domain renewal in the client area to prevent expiration.

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Service

Upgrade/Downgrade Hosting

Change your hosting package to a higher or lower tier in the client area.

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Service

Cancel a Service

Request service cancellation and understand the cancellation process in the client area.

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Email

Mail Hosting vs Web Hosting

The difference between the two products, how to choose, and how to avoid paying for more than you need.

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Email Setup

How to Set Up Domain Email in Outlook

Step-by-step guide to configuring your 0724 Hosting email address in Microsoft Outlook.

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DNS

SPF, DKIM and DMARC Explained

Why these three DNS records matter, what they do, and how to set them up correctly for better deliverability.

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