Managing users is an essential part of system administration in Linux. In some cases, you may need to delete a user account, such as when an employee leaves a company or when you no longer need a specific user on your system. In this article, we’ll show you how to delete a user in Linux […]
A robots.txt file is a simple text file that tells search engines which sections of your site can or cannot be indexed. If you want to restrict access to certain pages, directories or files, you can set up these restrictions in robots.txt. Using AlexHost services, you will get full access to manage this file, which […]
IMAP vs POP3: Email’s Dynamic Duo Showdown Why choose between IMAP and POP3? IMAP and POP3 are the classic email fetchers, but in 2025’s multi-device world, they’re worlds apart. IMAP’s your sync wizard for phones, laptops, and tabs; POP3’s the old-school downloader for solo offline vibes. Both pull mail from servers, but pick wrong and […]
A subdomain is a prefix added to your main domain name to help organize or separate different sections of your website. Subdomains are useful for hosting different types of content, such as a blog, an online store, or a separate application, under the same primary domain. In this article, we will explain what subdomains are […]
WordPress is one of the most popular platforms for creating websites, including e-commerce stores. With the help of plugins like WooCommerce, you can easily turn your WordPress site into an online store. In this article, we’ll walk you through the steps to create an online store in WordPress. Step 1: Set up hosting and install […]
Host Your Ready-Made Website on AlexHost VPS: Live in 7 Minutes (2025 Guide) Your HTML/CSS/JS, WordPress, or custom app goes live in under 7 minutes on AlexHost’s VPS with NVMe, and DDoS protection. This guide shows 1-click setup, auto-HTTPS, instant upload, and zero downtime launch. Step 1: Purchase Hosting and a Domain Name The first […]
Set Up an FTP Server on Ubuntu: Quick vsftpd Guide Why bother with an FTP server? FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is your trusty sidekick for shuttling files between your machine and a server—think uploading website tweaks or sharing big datasets. On Ubuntu, vsftpd (Very Secure FTP Daemon) is the go-to choice: it’s lightweight, secure, and […]
Install WordPress on AlexHost VPS with cPanel and Softaculous Why install WordPress on AlexHost? WordPress powers over 40% of websites, offering unmatched flexibility for blogs, e-commerce, and portfolios. AlexHost’s VPS with NVMe storage, LiteSpeed, and DDoS protection delivers blazing-fast performance and robust security. Using cPanel and Softaculous, you can install WordPress in minutes. This guide […]
As systems and applications grow in complexity, monitoring becomes essential to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and scalability. Prometheus, an open-source monitoring and alerting toolkit, has become one of the most popular solutions for managing and visualizing metrics from various systems. Originally developed by SoundCloud, Prometheus is now a Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) project and […]
When managing a website, understanding its file structure is critical, especially when it comes to the root directory. The root directory of a website is the top-level folder where all of the website’s files, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, images, and dynamic content, are stored. It is the starting point for any web server to serve […]