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?
- cPanel → Softaculous Apps Installer → WordPress.
- Choose your domain and (optional) directory.
- Set admin user/password and click Install.
How do I create a MySQL database and user?
- cPanel → MySQL® Databases → create DB.
- Create a user and password.
- Add user to DB with ALL PRIVILEGES.
- 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?
- Ensure only one HTTPS redirect (theme/plugins may add extra).
- Set your CMS “Site URL” to
https://
. - Clear caches (plugin/server/CDN) and cookies.
How do I set SPF, DKIM, and DMARC?
- cPanel → Email Deliverability → Repair records.
- Add DMARC (TXT) like:
v=DMARC1; p=none; rua=mailto:you@domain
. - After monitoring, move to
p=quarantine
orp=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?
- Create an A record for @ → your Web Vaults server IP.
- Create CNAME
www
→ your apex domain. - Wait for propagation and run Auto-SSL.
How do I add a subdomain?
- cPanel → Domains → Create subdomain (e.g., blog).
- Upload site to that document root.
- 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?
- Convert to WebP if possible.
- Resize to display size; lazy-load below-the-fold images.
- Use a performance plugin for WordPress.
How do I create and submit a sitemap?
- Generate
/sitemap.xml
via a plugin or tool. - 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.