Guides
Step by step guides to hosting, servers, domains and email, from the company that runs them.
How do i request a dedicated ip address
A dedicated IP address separates your service from others on a shared IP. This guide covers when you need one, how to request it through your Hostw...
VpsHow to connect to your VPS using SSH
This guide shows you how to establish an SSH connection to your VPS from Windows or Linux, using either password or key authentication. You will le...
HostingHow to Forcefully Update a Plugin in WordPress?
When a WordPress plugin refuses to update or gets stuck halfway, you can replace its files manually in cPanel File Manager and reactivate it in Wor...
HostingHow to add or edit DNS records in cPanel
Use cPanel's Zone Editor to add, edit and delete DNS records for your domain. This guide covers A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT, SPF, DKIM, DMARC, SRV and ...
EmailWhat an SPF record does, and writing yours
SPF is a DNS record that tells receiving mail servers which hosts can send email from your domain. This guide shows you how to list your senders, c...
EmailAdding DKIM signing to your domain
DKIM signing authenticates your domain's outgoing email by having your mail server sign each message with a private key and publishing the matching...
EmailDMARC, and how to read the reports
DMARC tells receivers what to do when SPF or DKIM alignment fails, and where to send reports. Gmail and Yahoo require it for bulk senders. This gui...
EmailWhy your email lands in spam
Email lands in spam when mailbox providers detect failed authentication, non-compliance with sender rules, or risky sending patterns. This guide wa...
EmailSetting up your email on Outlook, Apple Mail and your phone
This guide shows you how to add your domain email to Outlook, Apple Mail, iPhone and Android using your cPanel mailbox credentials. You will learn ...
EmailForwarders, aliases and autoresponders
Email forwarders, aliases and mailboxes do different jobs. This guide explains when to use each one, how to set them up in cPanel, and what to watc...
DomainsPointing your MX records at Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace
Move your email to Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace while keeping your website on Hostworld. This guide covers changing MX records, adding the DNS...
HostingHow to check disk usage of directory and bandwidth usage?
Learn how to identify which folders are consuming disk space and track bandwidth consumption on your hosting account. The method depends on whether...
HostingHow to Create or Delete a Directory Using the FileZilla FTP Client?
Use FileZilla to create new directories on your hosting or remove existing folders. Connect via FTP or SFTP, navigate to your target path, then rig...
DomainsHow do I flush my DNS cache?
DNS caching speeds up lookups but can serve stale results. This guide shows you how to flush the cache on Windows, macOS, Linux servers, and in bro...
DomainsHow do I manage my domains DNS?
Use cPanel's Zone Editor to manage DNS records for domains assigned to your Hostworld hosting account. Add or edit A, AAAA, CNAME, MX and TXT recor...
DomainsHow do I setup rDNS for my IP address(s)?
Reverse DNS (rDNS) requires a PTR record that maps your IP to a hostname. You can set it in Virtualizor if the option is available, or ask our supp...
HostingHow to Install a Plugin in WordPress?
WordPress plugins extend your site's functionality. This guide covers three installation methods: using the wp-admin dashboard (easiest), WP-CLI co...
HostingHow to Manually Install a Theme on WordPress Using the Admin Dashboard?
Learn how to upload and install a WordPress theme directly from your admin dashboard without using FTP. The guide covers preview, activation, troub...
HostingHow to remove multiple posts with a single click in WordPress?
You can delete multiple WordPress posts at once using bulk actions in the Posts menu. Select the posts you want, choose Move to Trash or Delete Per...
HostingSSL Certificates
This guide walks you through enabling SSL certificates on Hostworld cPanel hosting using AutoSSL. You will point your domain at Hostworld, run Auto...
HostingHow to upload the Index file to your site using FileZilla?
This guide walks you through connecting to your Hostworld cPanel hosting with FileZilla using secure FTPS, locating your domain's document root, an...
HostingHow to upload files via the cPanel FileManager?
Use cPanel's File Manager to upload files directly to your hosting account without FTP software. Navigate to the correct document root, drag in fil...
HostingJetBackup – What is it and how do I use it?
JetBackup is the backup tool in your cPanel account. You can restore your site to an earlier state or download backups as archives. Learn how to ch...
HostingHow do I install WordPress?
WordPress installation via Softaculous in cPanel takes just a few clicks. This guide walks through logging in, completing the install form, and sec...
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