How do I log in to cPanel?

Visit cp1.webvaults.com:2083. After DNS is pointed, you can also use https://yourdomain.com:2083. Use your cPanel credentials from your welcome email.

How do I install WordPress with one click?
  1. cPanel → Softaculous Apps Installer → WordPress.
  2. Choose your domain and (optional) directory.
  3. Set admin user/password and click Install.
How do I create a MySQL database and user?
  1. cPanel → MySQL® Databases → create DB.
  2. Create a user and password.
  3. Add user to DB with ALL PRIVILEGES.
  4. Use these in your app’s config (e.g., wp-config.php).
How do I change my PHP version?

cPanel → MultiPHP Manager → select your domain → choose desired PHP version → Apply.

How do I raise PHP limits (memory, upload size)?

cPanel → MultiPHP INI Editor (Editor Mode). Example:

memory_limit = 256M
upload_max_filesize = 64M
post_max_size = 64M
max_execution_time = 120
What file/folder permissions should I use?

Files: 644, Folders: 755. Avoid 777.

How do I fix ERR_TOO_MANY_REDIRECTS?
  1. Ensure only one HTTPS redirect (theme/plugins may add extra).
  2. Set your CMS “Site URL” to https://.
  3. Clear caches (plugin/server/CDN) and cookies.
How do I set SPF, DKIM, and DMARC?
  1. cPanel → Email Deliverability → Repair records.
  2. Add DMARC (TXT) like: v=DMARC1; p=none; rua=mailto:you@domain.
  3. After monitoring, move to p=quarantine or p=reject.
Why can DNS propagation take 24–48 hours?

Global resolvers cache old records until their TTLs expire. Most changes are visible within a few hours; worldwide completion can take longer.

How do I point my domain via A record when using external DNS?
  1. Create an A record for @ → your Web Vaults server IP.
  2. Create CNAME www → your apex domain.
  3. Wait for propagation and run Auto-SSL.
How do I add a subdomain?
  1. cPanel → Domains → Create subdomain (e.g., blog).
  2. Upload site to that document root.
  3. Run Auto-SSL once DNS resolves.
How do I set the default index file order?

Use .htaccess DirectoryIndex:

DirectoryIndex index.php index.html home.html
How do I compress images for better speed?
  1. Convert to WebP if possible.
  2. Resize to display size; lazy-load below-the-fold images.
  3. Use a performance plugin for WordPress.
How do I create and submit a sitemap?
  1. Generate /sitemap.xml via a plugin or tool.
  2. Submit in Google Search Console (Domain property).
HTTP/2 vs HTTP/3 — do I need to configure anything?

No manual changes needed—our servers handle the protocol. Ensure HTTPS and sensible caching; you benefit automatically.