Sudo is a Linux command that allows a user to run commands as a ‘super user’, root. The use of the sudo command is not permitted on our shared hosting platform, and its use will result in an SSH access violation and your SSH access being suspended. This is noted in the welcome message when connecting to the shared […]
Here at Intek Host, we run multiple different versions of PHP. On our SSH servers, the execution of commands like “composer” will run with our default, system-level PHP that is also used for internal tools. This is a thin version of PHP without all the modules you may be used-to on your website. To enable […]
It’s only recommended that you connect to your package via SSH if you’re familiar with the command line interface. Here is how to connect using two-factor authentication (2FA). Setting up your authenticator: You will want to first download the Google Authenticator app, which is available for both iOS and Android devices. ⦁ Log in to […]
In today’s digital landscape, website security is more important than ever. As a WordPress website designer, ensuring the safety and integrity of the sites you create is a top priority. WordPress, one of the most popular content management systems, is a frequent target for hackers and malicious attacks. This makes robust security measures essential. One […]
Our state-of-the-art data centres are located in the UK and most recently, the US. They offer the latest in security technologies and are manned 24/7, ensuring your data and websites are secure and monitored at all times. We have a resilient national network and enterprise-level cloud platform so you get the best possible hosting experience. […]
The persistence of malware is one of the main issues that make it a problem on most websites today. If malware is found on a website hosted with us at Intek Host, the PHP mail function will be automatically turned off as a precautionary measure. We do this to guarantee that the infected websites do not […]
Intek Host makes it easy to scan your website every day for malware. Follow these steps to scan your website freely; Log in to Intek Hosting StackPanel Scroll down to the Security tab and choose Malware Scan. You will be presented with a page like this; Next, click on “Alternatively, start scan now” to start a new malware scan. […]
You can block access to your websites by country or IP address. Head to StackCP > CDN Tab > Block Visitors You can choose to allow all countries (with exceptions) or block all countries (with exceptions). You can also block specific IP addresses/CIDRs. What will blocked countries / IP addresses see? When blocked, a 403 Forbidden warning will be displayed.
XML-RPC.php is a file dealing with the Remote Procedure Call or RPC on your server, and it is crucial for a WordPress website to function properly. It’s a feature of WordPress that enables data to be transmitted, with HTTP acting as the transport mechanism and XML as the encoding mechanism. It allows the operating systems […]
To fix mixed content on a WordPress website, a plugin can be used that automatically replaces the insecure URLs with secure ones. Log in to the WordPress Dashboard Select Plugins and select Add New Search for SSL Insecure Content Fixer, and select ‘Install Now’ Once the plugin has been activated you can change the settings from Settings. From there, you can […]