Chrome Shows Dangerous Site on My Domain
What Chrome's red phishing or dangerous site warning means and which steps to take to clean the website and request a review.
How to Block IP Addresses with .htaccess (Step by Step)
Learn how to block one or several IP addresses from the .htaccess file in Apache, with examples for single IPs, CIDR ranges, and specific folders or files.
CageFS: What It Is and Why It Protects Your Hosting
CageFS is a security technology included in our hosting plans, based on a virtual file system. Its main purpose is to isolate your account from the server.
Do You Make Backups of My Hosting Service?
Every weekend we perform an incremental backup of all accounts automatically at no additional cost
How to Integrate an SSL Certificate into My Website (Step by Step)
Once you have contracted and installed the security certificate, you must start using it. If you don't use it, it doesn't matter if you have it installed, since it doesn't...
I Can't Access the Hosting Control Panel
If you follow all the...
My SSL Certificate Does Not Show https:// in Green
If when using the https:// protocol your website looks good, that is a sign, it indicates that your certificate is correctly installed and working.
What Is an SSL Certificate?
A security certificate or SSL allows your website to communicate securely with your visitors.
What Is an SSL EV Certificate? Are They Worth It?
I think we all know what an SSL security certificate is, but quickly, and without getting into complications, we will say that an SSL certificate,...
Why Has My Hosting Server Blocked My IP?
If you can't reach your website, FTP or email from one specific location but can from others, the server firewall has probably blocked your IP. Here's why, and how to fix it.
How to Clean Malware from Your WordPress (Step by Step)
Detect and remove malware from your WordPress: symptoms, scanning, manual and plugin cleaning, and how to prevent reinfections.
How to Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) (Step by Step)
Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) on your accounts: cPanel, WordPress, Google and more. Protect your access with a second security layer.
How to Recover Access to Your Hosting or WordPress Account
Recover access to your cPanel, WordPress or FTP account if you've lost your password: email recovery, database and support.
HTTP Security Headers: How to Configure Them (Step by Step)
Configure HTTP security headers (HSTS, X-Frame-Options, CSP, X-Content-Type) on your website to protect your visitors.
Password Managers: Why Use Them and Which Are Best
Discover why you need a password manager, which are best (free and paid) and how to use them to protect your accounts.
What Is a DDoS Attack and How to Protect Yourself
Learn what a DDoS attack is, how to detect it, what to do if your website suffers one and how to protect yourself with CDN, firewall and hosting.
Balada Injector: How to Protect WordPress
Learn what Balada Injector is, how it affects WordPress and what steps you can take to protect your website without overspending.
Can't Access FTP, WEB or EMAIL: Why and What to Do
Sometimes, you may realize that you cannot connect to your...
CPGuard: Advanced Security for Your Hosting
Learn how CPGuard protects your website with malware scanning, firewall, WAF and preventive security measures within miHosting infrastructure.
Does miHosting Create Backups of My Hosting?
Learn how backups work for your hosting service at miHosting and what you should keep in mind to protect your data.
How to Avoid Online Scams and Protect Your Data
Learn how to detect online scams, fake emails and fraudulent pages to protect your passwords, payments and hosting access.
How to Export a MySQL Database (Step by Step)
Learn how to export a MySQL database from phpMyAdmin in your hosting account so you can download a backup copy.
How to Force HTTPS on Your Website Safely (Step by Step)
Learn how to force HTTPS in DirectAdmin, cPanel or `.htaccess` so your website always loads with SSL and avoids security warnings.
How to Hide the WordPress Login Safely
Learn why hiding the WordPress login can reduce automated attacks and how to do it safely on your website.
How to Make a Backup of My Hosting Service (Step by Step)
A backup (or backup copy) is a copy of your files and databases that allows you to restore your website in case of failures, errors or loss of...
How to Prevent Your Website from Being Hacked
Learn practical ways to keep your website from being hacked with a secure device, strong passwords, backups, SSL and updates.
How to Protect Your Personal Devices
Learn how to protect your computer and phone to avoid password theft, infections and unauthorized access to your hosting.
How to Report a Phishing Site or Fake Website
Learn how to report a phishing page or fake website to protect your users and reduce online fraud.
How to Use Tron Script to Clean Windows
Learn what Tron Script is, how to run it on Windows and what precautions to take before cleaning malware and unnecessary files.
My Password Has Been Stolen: What to Do (Quick)
Urgent steps to follow if one of your passwords has been stolen: check for malware, change credentials, protect your email and hosting, and enable 2FA.
Safe Use of QR Codes to Avoid Fraud
Learn how to use QR codes safely, spot fake links and protect your data, payments and hosting access.
The Risks of Restoring a Backup
Before restoring a backup, understand the risks: losing recent changes, emails, new data and even reintroducing an infection.
What a Backup Is and Why It Matters
Learn what a backup is, what data it can include and why a backup copy is essential to protect your website.
What a Firewall Is and Whether Your Hosting Includes One
Find out what a firewall is, how it protects your hosting and which extra measures you can take to strengthen your website security.
What Automatic Backups Are
Learn what automatic backups are, how they protect your hosting and why you should still keep your own copies.
What Heartbleed Was and How It Affected Hosting
Learn what Heartbleed was, why it was a critical vulnerability and which measures help protect certificates and servers.
Why PHP 5.x Is Dangerous for Your Website
PHP 5.x is outdated and no longer receives security patches. Learn why updating PHP protects your website and improves performance.
Expired Account: Can We Restore Your Backup?
Find out what to do if your hosting account has expired and you want to know whether miHosting can locate a backup to restore it.
How to Protect a Directory with a Password in Hosting (Step by Step)
Learn how to restrict access to a folder on your website with a username and password from DirectAdmin or cPanel.
How to Protect Online Forms with CAPTCHA
Learn how to reduce spam in your forms using CAPTCHA or Google reCAPTCHA in WordPress and other website platforms.