Protect Your Credentials: Mail Security and Password Management
Secure Your AlexHost Credentials: Lock Down Your VPS or Hosting Account
Why secure your AlexHost credentials? When you activate a service like AlexHost’s shared, LiteSpeed, VPS, or dedicated server, you receive an email with your control panel username and password. This email, while convenient, is a potential security risk if it falls into the wrong hands. A compromised email could expose your WordPress, Joomla, or server admin access. This guide shares AlexHost’s top tips to protect your credentials, prevent unauthorized access, and keep your hosting environment safe.
1. After accepting the credentials along with a message about successful activation of the service, it is recommended to save your username and password in a safe place using a Password Manager. This could be
- KeePass
- Available on the following operating systems: Windows and Linux. For Linux users, third-party ports and alternative versions of KeePass are available, such as KeePassXC.
- LastPass
- Available on the following operating systems: Windows, Linux and macOS. Linux is supported via a web interface, but there is no official client for Linux.
- Dashline
- Available on the following operating systems: Windows, Linux and macOS. In Linux No official support.
- NordPass and other similar password managers.
- Available on the following operating systems: Windows, Linux and macOS. In Linux No official support.
2. After successfully saving a password in such managers, it is recommended to check the success of saving. Once you are sure that the credentials have been successfully saved, proceed to delete the message from your email where all access to your service is. Thus, you will protect yourself from unauthorized access to the service and secure it.
3. Be sure to systematically change passwords. Update passwords regularly to prevent possible unauthorized access. Use unique and complex combinations of symbols, it could be something like
sWUFp@(42914)%16$9&*@daIO
4. We also recommend that you enable Two Factor Authentication (2FA). Details about activation in your AlexHost account are described in this article.
Following these precautions will help minimize risks and ensure maximum security in the processing and storage of your credentials. Protect your digital life by following data security best practices.
Conclusion
Your AlexHost account is only as secure as your credentials — and with password managers, email deletion, regular rotation, and 2FA, you turn a simple login into an impenetrable vault. Follow these four non-negotiable steps and transform risk into total control. Secure your keys today — before someone else does.
