How do I add Office 365 DNS records?

If you need email to route via Office 365 instead of our StackMail platform, you can use our one-click record addition tool from within Manage DNS. To use this tool: Head to Manage Hosting and select Manage on the hosting package Select Manage DNS within the package Select Office 365 Mail from the dropdown box under Preconfigured Settings. This will add the correct records […]

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Can I use sudo on shared hosting?

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 […]

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How do I run Composer via SSH?

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 […]

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How do I connect to SSH using 2FA?

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 […]

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How to set up a remote MySQL connection to your database

If you’re an Intek Host user looking to manage your databases with advanced tools like MySQL Workbench, this article will guide you through the process of connecting to our database using Remote MySQL Access. While the integrated phpMyAdmin tool is available, using remote SQL can provide you with additional features and robustness for efficient database […]

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How to change the PHP Version for Subdomains or Addon Domains

Follow these steps to change the version of PHP used by the Addon Domains or Sub-domains on your server: Navigate to the sub-domain or Addon Domain where you want to change the PHP version. Edit your .htaccess file, or create one if it doesn’t exist. At the top of the file, add the following line […]

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How to Disable ModSecurity

How to Disable ModSecurity

ModSecurity is an open-source web application firewall (WAF) program that improves online application security and protects against a variety of cyber threats, including SQL injection and cross-site scripting, among others. ModSecurity is turned on by default at Intek Host, and although it is recommended that you leave it enabled, there may be times when you […]

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What are asp_tags?

asp_tags is a configuration directive in PHP that determines whether or not PHP will recognize <% and %> as PHP tags. These tags are similar to those used in ASP (Active Server Pages). When asp_tags is enabled, PHP will recognize both the standard <?php ?> tags and the ASP-style <% %> tags. If it’s disabled, […]

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What is PHP in simple terms?

PHP, which stands for Hypertext Preprocessor, is a scripting language used for web development. In simple terms, it’s a tool that enables websites to do more dynamic and interactive things. When you visit a webpage and see things like forms, login pages, or dynamic content that changes, PHP often plays a role. It processes information, […]

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