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Differences Between FTP Implicit and Explicit Modes
FTP Implicit mode assumes encryption from the first byte and negotiates SSL immediately on port 990, while Explicit mode starts with an unencrypted connection on port 21 before issuing an AUTH SSL command to upgrade. Implicit is deprecated. Both modes encrypt the data connection. Explicit on port 21
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Allow Let's Encrypt Automatic Renewal When Redirecting HTTP to HTTPS
Let's Encrypt needs HTTP access on port 80 for ACME domain validation. Configure IIS URL Rewrite or Apache .htaccess to exempt the .well-known/acme-challenge path from HTTP-to-HTTPS redirects. Exact rules, placement instructions, testing steps and troubleshooting for successful certificate renewals.
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How to Force Redirect HTTP to HTTPS
Implement an automatic HTTP to HTTPS redirect to secure all site traffic with encryption. This guide provides exact rules for IIS URL Rewrite in web.config (with Let's Encrypt exclusion), Helicon Ape, and Apache .htaccess, plus testing steps and troubleshooting tips.
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What Versions of PHP Are Available for Shared Hosting?
Our shared hosting offers PHP versions 5.2.x (Windows Only), 5.3.x (Windows Only), 5.4.x, 5.5.x, 5.6.x, 7.0.x, 7.1.x, 7.2.x, and 7.3.x. These are kept updated for security and performance, though new versions are not rolled out immediately. PHP 4 is not supported on shared hosting due to its age. Fo
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MySQL and MariaDB Versions on Shared Hosting Services
Our Windows services offer MySQL 5.7 and Linux services offer MariaDB 10.1, with MariaDB comparable to MySQL 5.6 for core compatibility. Supported on web hosting plans and as a Hyper-V add-on. This guide explains the details, provides code samples for connections, and outlines key considerations for
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What Are the Technical Specifications of Our Shared Web Servers?
Our shared web servers feature Intel Xeon E5-2698V3 CPUs (16 cores/32 threads), 64-128GB of DDR4 RAM, Samsung SSD RAID storage, and Intel Pro 1000 network cards. Windows servers use Server 2012 R2 and IIS 8.5 while Linux servers run CloudLinux based on CentOS 7.5. These are organized in server farms
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What Are the DNS or Name Servers for Shared Hosting?
Update your domain to use the correct ASPnix DNS name servers for shared hosting. Windows plans use ns1.aspnix.com at 15.181.17.1; Linux plans use nsa.aspnix.com at 52.1.61.50. This guide explains when to delegate DNS, step-by-step update instructions, verification commands, and alternatives if you