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Move a cPanel Website: Full Backups, Partial Restores and Testing
Choose a full cPanel backup, partial restore or single-site transfer. Protect private data and test files, databases, email and DNS before changing hosts.
WordPressHow to Protect Your WordPress Blog from Spam with Akismet
Unfortunately, blogs are a major target for spammers who use automated software to submit useless and unrelated comments to blog posts which often contain links to...
MySQLWhere can I find more information on MySQL?
Official MySQL site: http://www.mysql.com. Other questions you have can be sent to our support department. We will do our best to answer them.
Getting StartedI just recieved a Welcome Email. How do I log into the server?
On our linux servers SSH is included by default. If you do no have a SSH client please see our FAQ at http://trouble-free.net/ which has locations of where
WindowsHow to Copy Files To Windows VPS with Remote Desktop
You can gain access to your disk drives on the local computer during a Remote Desktop session.
Linux and CommandsHow to List Running Services on Linux
Use systemctl to inspect running, installed, and failed Linux services, and understand why pstree is not a service-status command.
Linux and CommandsUsing screen to attach and detach console sessions
If you run a program in SSH, and then close out ssh you can not get back into the console. However you can use screen to attach + detach a console.
InterServer BillingHow do I change the owner of an account?
To change the owner on an account please contact billing@GICTServer.net with your domain name and last 4 digits of the credit card number on file with the name and email...
EmailHow Do I Find My POP3 Mail Server?
Find the POP3 hostname, port and TLS mode assigned to your email account. Use the matching server name for certificate-verified connections.
DNSFind DNS Zone Files and Understand BIND Zone Format
Find the authoritative DNS source, read BIND zone records and validate changes without assuming a universal server path or editing generated files.
WordPressHow to Customize Your Blog Header in WordPress
The header is usually the first thing that people will see when they visit your WordPress blog or website.
MiscellaneousHosting Company Buy Out Program
GICTServer activity seeks to purchase hosting companies. If you are looking to sell your hosting company. We are interested.