All ASPnix Microsoft SQL Server and MySQL servers support encrypted SSL connections to secure data in transit. Your client, driver, or application must also support encryption. This guide covers configuration for SSMS, Navicat, our management tools, and code examples for ASP.NET, .NET, and PHP devel
Register a new domain name with ASPnix quickly and easily. This guide provides the direct steps to register, explains post-registration DNS configuration, highlights common pitfalls, and offers practical next steps for getting your site online.
Learn the purpose and best practices for each option in the Email Account section of the Windows control panel. From mailbox limits and status to service access, greylisting, auto-responders, and forwarding, this guide helps you configure mailboxes correctly and avoid common issues.
The delete button for domains in the control panel is greyed out if the domain serves as a website pointer, hosts a website, or has any email objects assigned such as accounts, forwards, lists, groups, or the email domain itself. These must be removed first. This guide details the reasons, prerequis
Learn the steps to cancel your account or services in the Client Area. Contact our billing team for payment issues or technical support for problems first. Follow the detailed process for each product, use tickets as an alternative, and prepare by backing up your data to ensure a smooth transition.
Yes, you can configure a custom hostname for your TeamSpeak server through the ASPnix control panel at https://tspanel.aspnix.com/. Set memorable addresses like myclan.ts.aspnix.com that automatically resolve via SRV records. This requires TeamSpeak client 3.0.8 or higher; older clients need the ful
We do not limit DNS queries made per day or month against your domain zones at ASPnix. Anti-DOS protections prevent hammering of our DNS services. Learn why this benefits your high-traffic applications and how the safeguards work.
We do not limit the number of DNS records per domain zone. Add as many records as needed for subdomains, email, security, and more. Learn about DNS zones, common record types, management techniques, and best practices in this guide.
ASPnix DNS control panel supports A (IPv4), AAAA (IPv6), CAA, CNAME, MX, NS, TXT, and SRV records. These cover nearly all common needs for directing web traffic, routing email, enforcing certificate security, and configuring services. This guide details each type with examples and management steps.
ASPnix Windows hosting services use JHSoftware's Simple DNS Plus v6. Selected for superior performance over previous solutions, it fully supports all DNS record types and adheres to current DNS standards. This article provides context on why this DNS server matters, its benefits for domain resolutio
Both our Windows and Linux systems support A, AAAA, CAA, CNAME, MX, SRV, and TXT DNS records. This guide explains each record's purpose with practical examples, configuration samples, common pitfalls, and best practices for reliable domain management.
The standard Microsoft aspnet_regsql tool generates scripts unsuitable for shared SQL Server due to permission requirements. ASPnix supplies a modified SQL script that works in our shared environment. Log in to your billing account to download the file, extract it, and run the script in SQL Server M
Learn to connect to your MySQL database using code samples for PHP (mysql, mysqli procedural, OO, PDO), Perl with DBI, C# and VB.NET with MySQL Connector, and Classic ASP with MyODBC. Basic examples expanded with context, prerequisites, and best practices for robust implementation.
Essential guide to SMTP settings on Windows for Outlook and ASP.NET sites. Includes setup instructions, C# code examples, port recommendations, security practices, and troubleshooting tips for reliable email delivery from clients, websites, and forms. Contact support for account-specific values.
Due to security restrictions on our FTP server all FTP credentials are treated as valid to prevent brute forcing. Internet Explorer and Windows Explorer send anonymous credentials by default, resulting in INVALID LOGIN. Use the format ftp://YOURUSERNAME:YOURPASSWORD@YOURFTPADDRESS to connect. Dedica
No support for domains with special characters ( _ , % ) or IDN/Punycode on our platform. Learn the reasons behind this policy, see examples, and get practical advice for choosing and setting up a standards-compliant domain.
No, a single dedicated IP can only be used with one website under your account. Sharing it across sites would make it shared rather than dedicated. You'll need one IP per website if each requires dedication. Learn the technical reasons and setup steps for proper configuration.
Domains are suspended when WHOIS data isn't verified per ICANN's 2014 mandate for new registrations, transfers, and updates. Contact our sales or billing team for a verification email resend to quickly resolve the suspension and restore service. This guide details the requirement, resolution steps,
You cannot change your primary control panel username due to system integration with file paths, permissions, and services. Windows shared hosting, Virtual Server, and TeamSpeak users can create Peer Users as full-access aliases with custom usernames. This guide explains the limitation, how Peer Use
The 'An unexpected error occurred on send' error when connecting to IIS Remote Management is caused by .NET using outdated TLS versions unsupported by the servers. Resolve it by setting SchUseStrongCrypto and SystemDefaultTlsVersions registry keys with these PowerShell commands, then restart.