Harden Shared cPanel Server: Secure CageFS and ModSecurity Setup
A layered hardening plan for multi-tenant cPanel hosts on CloudLinux or AlmaLinux, covering CageFS isolation, ModSecurity with the OWASP Core Rule Set, and malware scanning with Imunify360, ImunifyAV or ClamAV.
September 29, 2026
Hardening CSF safely: disabling Messenger, remote lists and other risky options
A settings-level review of csf.conf for hosting servers after the 2026 CSF vulnerabilities, covering which options widen the attack surface, what to turn off, what to tighten, and how to confirm the running firewall matches the file.
September 29, 2026
What changed in DirectAdmin system backups after sysbk was replaced (1.709) — and what you must add
DirectAdmin 1.709 replaced the sysbk script with a built-in system backup that archives panel and service configuration but not user data; this guide explains what the new backup covers, how to configure it, and what you still need to back up separately.
September 29, 2026
DirectAdmin Removed API Endpoints 2025–2026: Avoid Broken Scripts
A working list of the legacy CMD_ endpoints DirectAdmin removed between 1.688 and 1.712, what each one did, the /api/ path that replaces it, and a method for auditing billing systems and scripts before the next removal lands.
September 29, 2026
CustomBuild Web Stack 2026: Apache, nginx or LiteSpeed, Best Pick
How the four CustomBuild web-server options differ in performance, compatibility and operational cost on DirectAdmin, which one suits which workload, and how to switch between them without leaving broken virtual hosts behind.
September 29, 2026
CrowdSec vs Imunify360 vs BitNinja: choosing a post-CSF security stack for shared hosting
A practical comparison of the three products hosting providers most often evaluate after leaving CSF, covering what each one protects, how it integrates with cPanel and plain Linux, cost structure, operational load and which fleet each one suits.
September 29, 2026
CSF Fork 2026: Which Reliable Replacement After ConfigServer?
A comparison of the maintained CSF forks a year after ConfigServer closed, covering who maintains each one, which panels and operating systems they target, how they update, and which one fits a given fleet.
September 29, 2026
Choosing a cPanel update tier in 2026: LTS 134, RELEASE 138 or STABLE 110 (EOL December 2026)
A practical comparison of the cPanel & WHM update tiers as they stand in late 2026, with guidance on which servers belong on LTS 134, which can run RELEASE 138, and why anything still on 110 needs a plan now.
September 29, 2026
Exim Outbound Mail Limits WHM: Stop Spam Runs Fast
How to configure the WHM Tweak Settings and Exim options that limit outbound mail per domain, defer rather than reject over-limit senders, record the script or user that generated each message, and stop the web server user from sending mail directly to remote hosts.
September 29, 2026
cPanel Pricing 2026: Licensing Explained Without Mistakes
A plain explanation of cPanel's 2026 licence tiers and prices, how account counts and overage charges work, the differences between direct and distributor licences, what WP Squared is, and practical ways hosting providers keep licence costs under control.
September 29, 2026