FAQ: Your guide to the AlexHost service

Yarn on Windows Server: Supercharge Your JS Workflow Why Yarn? Quick and Bulletproof. Yarn zips through dependencies like a caffeinated squirrel—faster than npm, with checksums for security and a lockfile to keep things consistent across servers. On Windows Server, it’s a dev dream for Node projects. This guide gets you installed fast, verified, and rolling […]

Fix 403 Forbidden Errors: Unlock Your Site Fast What’s a 403 Forbidden error? That dreaded “403 Forbidden” message means the server knows your request but says “nope”—you lack permission to access the page or file. It’s not a missing page (that’s 404); it’s a gatekeeper issue, like locked doors on your AlexHost-hosted site. Common on […]

SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) certificates play a crucial role in securing connections between a client (such as a web browser) and a server by encrypting the data exchanged. When you visit a website that uses SSL, your browser stores the SSL certificates in its cache to speed up future connections. However, there are times when […]

Setting up Gmail for sending and receiving emails through your VPS (Virtual Private Server) can help you manage your emails more efficiently, particularly if you are running a website or service. This article walks you through the steps to configure your VPS to use Gmail’s SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) and IMAP (Internet Message Access […]

Managing web traffic effectively starts with a secure and reliable hosting solution. AlexHost’s Dedicated Servers provide the perfect environment for running NGINX and setting up robust URL redirection rules. With high performance, full root access, and enterprise-level security, AlexHost ensures your web server operates seamlessly, whether you’re migrating domains, enforcing HTTPS, or optimizing traffic flow. […]

Check MySQL Version on Your AlexHost VPS: 4 Easy Methods Why check your MySQL version? Knowing your MySQL version is key for troubleshooting, ensuring compatibility, and keeping your database secure on an AlexHost VPS. With root access and high-performance SSDs, AlexHost makes it easy to manage MySQL for apps like WordPress or custom projects. This […]

Symbolic links, commonly referred to as symlinks or soft links, are powerful tools in Linux that allow users to create a pointer to another file or directory. Rather than copying the actual data, a symlink provides an easy way to reference files or directories, making management and access much simpler. They are essential for tasks […]

Managing and optimizing your Ubuntu server is crucial for maintaining peak performance, especially when hosting critical applications. AlexHost’s Linux VPS Hosting provides a reliable and secure platform, giving you the flexibility to manage installed packages efficiently using tools like apt, dpkg, or snap. With full root access and scalable resources, AlexHost ensures you can customize […]

PIP (Python Package Installer) is the primary tool for installing and managing packages in Python. It plays a key role in development, allowing users to quickly download and update external libraries, as well as manage project dependencies. It allows you to install packages from the official PyPI (Python Package Index) repository, remove unnecessary libraries, update […]

Chocolatey is a powerful package manager for Windows, designed to make software management simple and efficient. It allows you to install, update, and manage thousands of software packages from a central repository with just a few commands. Whether you’re managing a Windows-based server or a desktop, Chocolatey is an essential tool for automating software installation, […]