MariaDB is a fork of MySQL. The database structure and indexes of MariaDB are the same as MySQL. This makes MariaDB a backward compatible, drop-in replacement for MySQL. We currently run MariaDB version 10.2.29 To check the version of MariaDB: Head to Manage Hosting, then phpMyAdmin. Select the database in the left-hand panel. Select the Query tab at the top. […]
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How To Manually Change WordPress Username & Password from the Database
When you lose your login details, you can manually go through your StackPanel database and set a new username and password. This guide below will help you accomplish this: 1. Open your Intek Host StackPanel and single-click on your File Manager (which is usually located on the Web Files tab). 2. Next open the public_html folder (or the […]
How do I import a .sql file via phpMyAdmin?
You can use phpMyAdmin to import an .SQL file with your database information. To do this: ● Log in to your database via phpMyAdmin (https://cp.intekhost.net > Manage Hosting > [select package] > phpMyAdmin) ● Choose the database you want to import your .SQL file to from the left hand side. ● Click the Import tab at the top of the page. ● Select Choose File and […]
How do I create a MySQL database?
You can create MySQL databases in seconds directly from your Intek Host control panel. This option is unavailable for packages hosted on our WordPress platform due to its WP-optimized nature. If you need to create a MySQL database, you’ll need to move the website to our Linux platform. To create new MySQL databases: 1. Log […]
Error Establishing Database Connection in WordPress
The Error Establishing Database Connection error means that your wp-config.php file doesn’t contain valid database credentials. Edit your wp-config.php file and you’ll see the database settings section: // ** MySQL settings – You can get this info from your web host ** // /** The name of the database for WordPress */ define(‘DB_NAME’, ‘SCWORDPRESS-33426930ea’); /** MySQL database username */ […]
Can I view my FTP, email address, or database passwords?
We encrypt all FTP, email, and database passwords so they are not visible as plain text inside your control panel. The exception is the very first FTP account: this password is visible on the right-hand side when you manage your hosting. You’re able to change all passwords and changes are usually processed immediately. Please note: the […]
Can I set my database hostname as ‘localhost’?
Unfortunately, you would need to set the database hostname as the server that is provided on your MySQL Databases. You can find this by going to the MySQL Databases icon within a package. The hostname you’ll need to use will be something similar to ‘shareddb1b.hosting.stackcp.net’ although it’s likely the database name on your package will be different. […]
Why is MySQL support missing from PHP installation?
Our web servers run PHP 7+ as standard. In this version of PHP, the MySQL module has been replaced by either the ‘mysqli’ or ‘PDO_MySQL’ extension. Read more about the MySQL extension deprecation on PHP’s website. If you have a website using this module we recommend updating your code to use the latest modules. However, if […]
What is ionCube PHP Loader?
The ionCube PHP Loader is a software component used for encoding and decoding PHP scripts. It’s primarily used to protect PHP applications and scripts from being easily viewed, modified, or copied by unauthorized users. The ionCube PHP Loader works by converting PHP code into a format that is not human-readable, making it more challenging for […]
Is it safe to update my PHP version?
Updating your PHP can instantly improve page load times as well as improve compatibility and security. If you’re switching between any 7.* version (7.0, 7.1, 7.2, 7.4, 7.4) then all modern plugins and themes should be compatible. However, if you update the PHP version and notice any negative behaviour changes then you can change back […]