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The number of domains you can host on your plan will vary depending on the plan and package. Though with our VPS and Dedicated Server plans, Hostwinds would not limit the number of domain names that can be hosted on your server. Shared and Business Hosting In the Shared and...
What are Email Blacklists Email blacklists are essential tools used by email service providers and administrators to combat spam and protect users from receiving unwanted or malicious emails. They are lists of domains and IP addresses that have been reported or identified as...
Cloud Backups for a VPS or Dedicated server use the restic program to provide de-duplicated backups of (most of) the filesystem in the server. When viewed through an Object Storage link or s3 browser, it may look like many randomly numbered directories, but this is the...
Tips And Tricks For Speeding Up Your Website One of the most common questions we hear is, "How do I make my site faster?" And yes, making sure your site loads fast is important for your visitors' experience on the site. According to Akamai, nearly half of visitors will leave...
SSH, also known as Secure Shell, is the preferred tool of server admins looking to administer their devices over the internet or any other network while maintaining their privacy. By offering an encrypted, remote command-line interface, the secure shell is the tool of choice...
Yes, you can host a domain that you registered somewhere else. You'll need to set up nameservers with your registrar. The nameservers you need to change to are included in the email you received with your account information. You can also log in to your client area with us...
When purchasing a VPS or Dedicated server plan at Hostwinds, you have a choice between using HDD or SSD drives. For faster performance, we recommend using SSD drives. This guide will help understand the difference between these two types of drives that we offer. What Is The...
When a domain name is first purchased, or you make changes to the DNS records, it may not be immediately ready for use. The reason for this is propagation. This is a period where ISP nodes across the globe update their cache with new DNS information, which in some cases can...
In the world of web hosting services, there may be times when you want to know the definition of a term to feel more educated. Hostwinds tries our best not to use jargon that you may not understand, and this Glossary of Terms is used to help you as you seek to improve your...
Cloud VPS from Hostwinds gives you full control over the server settings and configurations without worrying other users on the same server. If you are looking for a way to get started with our Cloud VPS, this guide will help jumpstart you in the right direction. Connecting...
What is an EPP Code An EPP code transfers a domain and is also known as an authorization code. Your domain registrar generates this code. This code directly ties to your domain. It provides an additional layer of security to prevent unauthorized transferring of your domain...
You're probably familiar with the well-known FTP (File Transfer Protocol) that has been in use since the 1970s. If not, FTP is essentially a way that computers can communicate to transfer files easily. In cases where you need those transfers to be secure, though, you 'll...
What is cPanel File Manager? cPanel File Manager is a web interface where your entire site's information, including images, documents, 404 pages, are organized into folders. It is a quick and easy way to manage, navigate and edit your files. File Manager vs. FTP? Well ......
Domain ID Protection is a service that "masks" the contact details of the domain registrant/owner from services that provide publicly available WHOIS information. We highly suggest adding this service when registering your domain name with Hostwinds to protect your personal...
With Hostwinds Shared and Business web hosting plans, there are email limits in place. For example, our shared hosting plan has a limit of 25 emails sent per hour. Also, our business hosting has a limit of 250 emails sent per hour. Do Multiple Recipients Equal Multiple...
Updates at the Registrar vs. Updates on the Local DNS Server There's no difference whether you make a change at your registrar or update your local DNS server. However, if you're going to use nameservers to point your site to where it is hosted (Dedicated, Cloud Server, or...