How To Install MongoDB (5.0) in Ubuntu 20.04 / 18.04 Server

In this article we demonstrate the steps which will help you to successfully install MongoDB 5.0 on your Ubuntu 20.04/18.04 Server.

MongoDB is one of the popular NoSQL database server used in developing modern dynamic apps. It makes use of JSON-like documents and optional schemas; data objects stored as separate documents within a collection, as opposed to rows and columns used in traditional relational databases. MongoDB is highly scalable and flexible and offers easy querying and indexing for developers. Due to its horizontal scaling and load-balancing capabilities, MongoDB has offered developers highest levels of flexibility and scalability. MongoDB Atlas is a cloud database service and is the leading for developing modern applications and can deploy fully managed cloud databases across Azure, AWS or Google Cloud.

MongoDB offers both a community Edition which is free to download and use and an Enterprise Edition which is part of the MongoDB Enterprise Advanced subscription. This Enterprise version includes comprehensive support for your MongoDB deployment and offers enterprise-focused features such as LDAP and Kerberos support, on-disk encryption, and auditing.

In this article we demonstrate the steps which will help you to successfully install MongoDB 5.0 on your Ubuntu 20.04/18.04 Server.

Step 1: Install necessary packages

sudo apt update
sudo apt install wget curl gnupg2 software-properties-common apt-transport-https ca-certificates lsb-release

Step 2: Import MongoDB GPG Key

wget -qO - https://www.mongodb.org/static/pgp/server-5.0.asc | sudo apt-key add -

or, alternatively, use this command:

curl -fsSL https://www.mongodb.org/static/pgp/server-5.0.asc|sudo gpg --dearmor -o /etc/apt/trusted.gpg.d/mongodb.gpg

Step 3: Add MongoDB Repository on Ubuntu 20.04 / 18.04

Ubuntu 20.04:

echo "deb [ arch=amd64,arm64 ] https://repo.mongodb.org/apt/ubuntu $( lsb_release -cs)/mongodb-org/5.0 multiverse" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/mongodb-org-5.0.list

Ubuntu 18.04:

echo "deb [ arch=amd64,arm64 ] https://repo.mongodb.org/apt/ubuntu bionic/mongodb-org/5.0 multiverse" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/mongodb-org-5.0.list

Step 4: Install MongoDB on Ubuntu 20.04 / 18.04

sudo apt update
sudo apt install mongodb-org
sudo apt-get install -y mongodb-org=<version> mongodb-org-database=<version> mongodb-org-server=<version> mongodb-org-shell=<version> mongodb-org-mongos=<version> mongodb-org-tools=<version>

Make sure you replace <version> with the specific version of MongoDB you wish to install.

Step 5: Start MongoDB 5.0

Once the installation process is complete, proceed to start and enable MongoDB using the following commands:

sudo systemctl start mongod
sudo systemctl enable mongod

Important: Enable Password Authentication

Let’s enable mongodb password authentication so that users can login with a password to read or edit database.

Edit the file /etc/mongod.conf and uncomment #Security and the add the content to be as below:

security:
  authorization: enabled

Then, restart the Mongod service:

sudo systemctl restart mongod

That’s it! For advanced configuration, security hardening or further management of your MongoDB please contact our Support team by submitting a ticket from within the myNetShop portal.

For a fully managed Mongo database service we offer a dedicated Database administration team. Please contact sales at netshop-isp.com.cy for more information.

All You Need to Know about Data Center Reliability Levels (Tiers)

Whether you’re deploying a dedicated server, VPS or opting for colocation, Data Center Tiers are something you need to take note of. In this article we will break down the four tiers, what each of them entail, and why it matters.

When choosing a facility to house your data, it’s crucial that you opt for a data center that’s both high performance and secure. Whether you’re deploying a dedicated server, VPS or opting for colocation, Data Center Tiers are something you need to take note of. In this article we will break down the four tiers, what each of them entail, and why it matters.

Why Data Center Tiers Matter

Data Center classifications were introduced in the mid 90’s by the independent organization Uptime Institute, with the aim of evaluating a data center’s capabilities in terms of quality and reliability. The ranking system is broken down into four tiers, and are ranked from I to IV, with IV being the best performing.

The tier of a data center indicates how much potential downtime you could expect throughout a year, as well as the facility’s ability to handle any disruptions and its level of security. In order for a data center to be assigned a tier, it must be certified by the Uptime Institute. Ultimately, data center tiers are important as they provide a clear guideline for businesses when deciding on where to store their data.

The Four Data Center Tiers Explained

The Uptime Institute’s Tier certification is determined by certain criteria, and primarily focuses on the following:

  • Performance and uptime guarantees
  • Carrier and technology neutrality
  • Power and cooling infrastructure
  • Security levels
  • Redundancy levels

Tier I

A Tier 1 Data Center is the lowest ranking and most simple of the four, offering just basic capacity. The uptime level is approximately 99.671%, which could potentially add up to about 29 hours of downtime throughout the year. A Tier 1 data center offers little to no redundancy and you could expect for services to stop completely in the event of maintenance or technical failures. Overall, tier 1 data centers are the least reliable, but most affordable of the four.

Tier II

A small step up from Tier I, a Tier II data center has an uptime of 99.741% with downtime totaling at about 23 hours throughout a year. The biggest difference between tiers I and II is that tier II is comprised of some redundant components (partial N+1), meaning each active piece of equipment has a duplicate on standby, which is reflected in a slightly steeper cost than that of tier I.

Tier III

Unlike tiers I and II, a tier III data center can be maintained without any disruption, with an uptime of 99.982% that totals at about 1.6 hours throughout the year. The heightened reliability of a tier III facility is factored down to its sophisticated infrastructure which includes distributed 2N flows, two power inputs and protection from human errors.

Tier IV

A Tier IV data center offers all of the features of the other tiers and much more. With a 99.995% uptime guarantee that totals at a mere 26 minutes of downtime throughout the year, tier IV facilities provide a maximum level of reliability that is achieved with 2(N + 1) redundancy.

Not only are tier IV data centers protected against all problems associated with human error, but are also designed to withstand natural disasters like floods, earthquakes and power outages. Of course, this level of reliability comes at a cost, making tier IV data centers the most expensive, yet the best performing of the four.

Deploy your Server in World-class Facilities with NetShop ISP

We take the protection of our client’s data very seriously with all of our data centers being Tier III or above. Strategically located in Europe, Asia Pacific and the United States, our global data centers are fully certified and feature the highest standards of redundancy.

For more information or to book your data center tour, visit our website here

Forex Broker Latency Results Published: Scandinavian Capital Markets

In this article you can view the latency report results between our UK Forex VPS and Scandinavian Capital Markets Broker.

In a previous article we discussed about the important of low latency in the financial services industry and why every millisecond counts in forex trading.

After popular demand to reveal the latency results from our Data center locations to several Forex brokers, traders can now check the Forex Brokers Latency table and find the best location to host their VPS server.

Below you can find detailed information about the latency tests we conducted with the Scandinavian Capital Markets.

Date of Test: 20 February 2022, 13:25 CET
Origin VPS Location: London, United Kindgom
Best Latency Recorded: 0.05ms
Broker’s Trading Platform: MT4
Trading Server Type (Demo/Real): Demo
VPS Plan used: FX Basic (Buy Now)
Number of tests performed: 9

About Scandinavian Capital Markets

Scandinavian Capital Markets was originally established as a Wealth Management Company in 2011, Scandinavian Capital Markets obtained registration with the Swedish FSA a year later, to strategically focus on the Forex market.

Years in Market: 10+
Clients: 2,000+
Trading Instruments: 99+
Regulations: Swedish FSA (80438), Vanuatu FSC (700472)

Open Account with Scandinavian Capital Markets here.

NetShop ISP named Best iGaming Hosting Provider in the Baltics 2022

NetShop ISP has been awarded the “Best Hosting Provider in the Baltics” award at the Baltic and Scandinavian (BSG) Gaming Awards 2022 in Vilnius, Lithuania.

NetShop ISP has been awarded the “Best Hosting Provider in the Baltics” award at the Baltic and Scandinavian (BSG) Gaming Awards 2022 in Vilnius, Lithuania.

Sports betting and online casino professionals submitted their vote for those operators and suppliers that made a substantial contribution to the igaming industry in the passing year.

“We are really proud for winning yet another award that highlights the quality of our igaming hosting services. NetShop ISP has been involved in the online gaming sphere for more than a decade, delivering top-notch data center and cloud hosting solutions backed by stellar customer services. Our engineers, developers, support and sales staff deserve all credits for this award as they worked so hard for NetShop ISP to excel during the past year,” says Stefano Sordini, NetShop ISP’s CEO and founder.

At the end of 2021, NetShop ISP expanded its infrastructure footprint to accommodate hosting services in new regions so that gaming operators and suppliers could launch their products. Accompanied by the launch of its DDoS protection service, NetShop ISP was positioned as a leader within the sports betting and online casino suppliers.

View MARE Balticum Gaming Summit Voting Results here.

Celebrating Titanium SSL Partner Status with Huge Discounts

NetShop Internet Services, a leading Cloud & Web Hosting company, has received a Titanium Partnership status from a distinguished SSL Certificates Aggregator.

NetShop Internet Services, a leading Cloud & Web Hosting company, has received a Titanium Partnership status from a distinguished SSL Certificates Aggregator.

Securing customer data and online transactions with an SSL certificate is the most important part of any e-commerce website, banking & financial organizations, online casinos, etc.

NetShop ISP’s CEO, Stefano Sordini, said achieving the Titanium partnership status recognized the expertise of the entire team and their commitment to providing outstanding services that go beyond the traditional hosting services.

“We’ve shown that we’re a trusted technology partner that can help organizations, of any size, build the digital infrastructure from scratch and assist in the day-to-day administration,” Stefano said. “Our SSL Certificates are not just products we sell off-the-shelf but, instead, we advise organizations and governmental bodies to understand which SSL is a right fit for them, and we assist them with deployment in large-scale cloud or data center based infrastructure. ”

NetShop ISP is glad to announce the availability of heavily discounted SSL Certificates, for a limited time, from popular SSL brands such as Comodo and RapidSSL.

  • PositiveSSL (DV) – Comodo – €18 per year
  • RapidSSL Wildcard (DV) – RapidSSL – €125.3 per year
  • Comodo Multi-Domain Wilcard SSL (OV) – €322.50 per year

The promotion expires on the 5th of June 20202.

Check out all SSL Certificates on Flash sale: https://netshop-isp.com.cy/offers/flash-sale/

Contact NetShop ISP’s SSL Specialists for a free consultation or installation assistance.

NetShop ISP Launch One-click Deployment for cTrader VPS

The leading Forex hosting, Cyprus-based corporation, NetShop ISP, announces today the launch of cTrader VPS One-click deployment feature.

The leading Forex hosting, Cyprus-based corporation, NetShop ISP, announces today a major update to its cTrader Optimized VPS infrastructure. Traders can now have a fully-functional, up-to-date cTrader environment on their Virtual Private Server, by just choosing “cTrader – Windows” during order.

The new, one-click feature goes live just about 12 months after the first official partnership announcement by the two leading fintech companies; Spotware and NetShop ISP.

“We are delighted that we could give the cTrader community a new feature they’ve been asking for. Since the very first day we announced our optimized VPS service for cTrader and cAlgo, we have been in a continuous communication with traders and cAlgo developers so that we can be enhancing the overall quality of our VPS product. Traders should be trading, so WE are here to take care of everything they need to be successful.”, said Katerina Burtsava, Head of Sales & Business Development at NetShop ISP.

Using NetShop ISP’s dedicated cTrader VPS service, traders can use the pre-installed terminal, or the web-based application, without additional software installation on their VPS.

The cTrader VPS can be ordered in London, Amsterdam and Singapore. Traders can check the latency between NetShop’s infrastructure and their broker’s by using our interactive Broker latency tool.

Forex Brokers Latency – NetShop ISP in London, Amsterdam & Singapore

For more information or to request a Free Trial, contact our Customer Care team. For direct VPS orders please visit this link.

7 Best Practices to Prevent a DDoS Attack in 2022

In this article, we will outline the 7 best practices for businesses to prevent a DDoS attack in 2022, and in the event that one were to occur, how to recover quickly and with minimal damage.

DDoS attacks have become a huge concern in cyber security, with attacks being more rife than ever before. In fact, a significant increase in DDoS attacks has been noted since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, at a time where internet usage has been at an all-time high. Not only have DDoS attacks become more widespread, cyber criminals have also adopted new, more complex, techniques to cause the utmost disruption.

In this article, we will outline the 7 best practices for businesses to prevent a DDoS attack, and in the event that one were to occur, how to recover quickly and with minimal damage.

What is a DDoS Attack

A distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack is a cyber-attack which involves multiple compromised devices in numerous remote locations overwhelming a network or server’s capacity limit with a flood of malicious traffic. The aim of a DDoS attack is to render a website unavailable by preventing it from functioning correctly, ultimately causing a denial-of-service to normal traffic.

Put simply, hackers use a network of infected computers, referred to as a botnet, to bombard a server or network by sending remote instructions to each bot. Online casinos, Fintech companies and e-commerce sites are often the target of DDoS attacks, with cyber-criminals looking to disrupt services, discredit a brand or blackmail a business for financial gain.

7 Steps to Prevent a DDoS Attack

1.      Check for signs

In order to prevent a DDoS attack, it’s crucial to first be able to identify the signs. Although not all DDoS attacks are the same, common signs are as follows:

  • Slow servers and computer performance
  • Unusually poor connectivity
  • An increase in spam emails
  • Crashes
  • An increase in traffic from users with the same geolocation, similar devices or browsers

2.      Create a response plan

Once you and your team are aware of the warning signs of a DDoS attack it will be easier to create an effective response plan to prevent one from occurring or otherwise mitigate any potential damage. The response plan should include:

Precise instructions on dealing with a DDoS attack

Guidelines on maintaining business operations if one were to occur

Escalation procedures

Key staff members and their responsibilities

A complete list of all mission-critical systems

3.      Improve network security

A resilient network is required to ensure hackers do not have enough time to make an impact. Types of network security can include:

  • Intrusion detection systems and firewalls
  • Anti-virus and anti-malware software
  • Tools that detect abnormal traffic and remove web-based threats
  • Preventative endpoint security

4.       Server Redundancy

 DDoS attacks are an attempt to overload a server until it is no longer functional. Utilising multiple distributed servers or a CDN is a failsafe solution to avoid disruptions in the event of a DDoS attack. If your server or system is successfully targeted, your web traffic will be automatically rerouted to another healthy server within your configuration.

5.      Monitoring of network traffic

Knowing and monitoring website traffic to detect signs of DDos activity is highly constructive in order to minimise the impact one might have. Continuous monitoring ultimately gives you a greater understanding of normal traffic patterns, allows you to identify oddities and take timely action to reduce the impact of an attack.

6.      Limit network broadcasting

Oftentimes, hackers carrying out DDoS attacks will send multiple requests to every device on a network to intensify the impact. By limiting, or turning off, broadcast forwarding, you are able to disrupt a high-volume DDoS attempt.

7.      Cloud-based Protection

Cloud-based DDoS protection can handle a high-volume DDoS attack with greater ease and can scale to provide complete protection, without any capacity limitations. Cloud DDoS protection routes traffic through a scrubbing center, meaning attacking traffic doesn’t even get near your server.

DDoS Protection and Mitigation with NetShop ISP

NetShop ISP has successfully assisted hundreds of companies in high-risk industries such as Forex and iGaming in preventing and mitigating the risks of DDoS attacks for over 10 years. We provide real-time 24/7 Mitigation Assistance, redundant data center sites and networks and automated threat management.

For more information on how NetShop ISP can protect your business, get in touch with our team

NetShop ISP Announced as Gold Sponsor at the first-ever IoT Summit in Malta

NetShop ISP, a leading Data Center & Cloud hosting provider, announced as Gold sponsor at the Valletta Tech Summit “IoT & Beyond”, the first-ever Internet-of-Things event in Malta on the 27th and 28th of April 2022.

NetShop ISP, a leading Data Center & Cloud hosting provider, announced as Gold sponsor at the Valletta Tech Summit “IoT & Beyond”, the first-ever Internet-of-Things event in Malta on the 27th and 28th of April 2022.

The Valletta Tech Summit aims to put Malta on the map when it comes to technology by inviting international and national speakers, exhibitors and attendees to this bi-yearly conference and expo. We aim to bring together the great minds of the tech and creative industries under one (virtual) roof.

Stefano Sordini, CEO at NetShop ISP, will join a discussion panel as a Speaker with subject “The Role of IoT in Future-Ready Smart Cities”. Mr Sordini has consulted numerous Governmental and private organizations, in Cyprus and Malta, and contributed in the conduction of feasibility studies related to the adoption of IoT-enabled devices and applications.

“I am happy to be included among distinguished speakers at the IoT & Beyond summit. I’ve been following the work Tech.mt have been doing to promote Malta’s Technological ecosystem, and so we have decided to support their latest event by becoming Gold sponsors. I trust that my experience around the Internet of Things will be insightful for the participants of this event.”, said Stefano Sordini.

During 2022, the latest innovations and applications within the IoT sphere and the creative side of the digital economy will be explored. The Valletta Tech Summit will bring together local and international players, and in turn, facilitate opportunities to meet, network, discuss ideas and share industry knowledge with each other.

Get Free Tickets >>

About the Organizer – Tech.mt

Tech.mt’s vision is to shape an attractive ecosystem for innovative technologies to thrive in by connecting people, building solutions and knowledge sharing. With a drive to expand the value of the Technology industry in Malta, Tech.mt aims to position Malta as a quality, creative, tech-savvy country, and promote Malta as a suitable set-up for foreign direct investment, whilst also promoting the local technological industries overseas.

How To Patch Zimbra Collaboration (FOSS) Server 8.8.15

In this tutorial we will demonstrate how you can install the latest patch on your Zimbra Open Source Collaboration Server. Tutorial tested with Zimbra FOSS 8.8.15 on a Linux CentOS server.

Tested on Linux CentOS 6.x and 7.x with Zimbra FOSS 8.8.15

In this tutorial we will demonstrate how you can install the latest patch on your Zimbra Open Source Collaboration Server 8.8.15.

Pre-requisites

  1. You have root ssh access on the server. If you don’t have contact your hosting provider,
  2. Take full backup of your server. If you are using NetShop ISP Cloud VPS request a snapshot by submitting a ticket to support@netshop-isp.com.cy. If you are using Dedicated Servers please check our Backup plans here.

Zimbra Upgrade Steps

As root, first clear the yum cache and check for updates. This is so that the server can see there is a new zimbra-patch package in the repositories.

Type the following commands and hit enter:

yum clean metadata
yum check-update

Then, ask yum to update the available packages by issuing the following command:

yum -y update

Now, restart Zimbra as a zimbra user:

su - zimbra
zmcontrol restart

Now, we confirm our Zimbra has been upgraded to the latest patch version.

As a zimbra user, issue the command:

su zimbra
zmcontrol -v

This is it! Enjoy your updated Zimbra!

Why Choose Zimbra

Zimbra offers the most innovative email and teams collaboration experience with the ability to be offered on-premise or in cloud (public and private). Its advanced, integrated web experience helps to boost productivity and allows remote teams to collaborate seamlessly.

You may opt for Zimbra in any of our Cloud VPS plans or Dedicated Servers. For peace-of-mind we offer Email Hosting plans from €2.99/month where we take care of everything whilst you focus on your core business.

NetShop ISP to showcase its iGaming Hosting solutions at ICE London 2022

London, April 2022 – The multi-awarded hosting provider announces its participation at ICE London to showcase its igaming-oriented hosting products and solutions.

London, April 2022 – The multi-awarded hosting provider announces its attendance at ICE London to showcase its iGaming-oriented hosting products and solutions.

NetShop ISP’s iGaming experts will be participating in the world’s largest exhibition for online gaming at ExCel London. Alongside the traditional cloud and server hosting solutions offered to B2C and B2B iGaming businesses, NetShop ISP now offers a newly launched service that enables ultra-low latency between operator’s and supplier’s infrastructure. Details about the innovative service can be shared during a meeting with the company’s representatives.

“I believe this year’s ICE exhibition will be one of the most successful of all times as everyone missed the chance to meet in person during the pandemic. I expect our meeting slots to be fully booked by the end of this week, so I encourage everyone who wishes to meet with us to contact us as soon as possible.” said Katerina Burtsava, Head of Sales.

During the three-day event, visitors can arrange a meeting to discuss infrastructure hosting requirements, request a quote for database replication servers, inquire about Disaster Recovery Solutions, and seek assistance for IT Audit and Licensing in multiple jurisdictions.

The company will be represented at this event by Stefano Sordini, CEO, and Katerina Burtsava, Head of Sales.

Check time availability and book a meeting today.

About ICE Totally Gaming

ICE London is an international B2B Gaming industry exhibition. Taking place at ExCel London from 12-14 April 2022, its aim is to engage with the latest solutions, content and networking opportunities across the globe and across all sectors of gaming.
https://www.icelondon.uk.com

About NetShop Internet Services

NetShop Internet Services is a multi-awarded iGaming hosting provider offering Dedicated Servers, Cloud hosting, Colocation, Disaster Recovery Solutions and Gaming license IT Audit Services.
https://netshop-isp.com.cy

Leading Cloud & Infrastructure Provider NetShop ISP to participate in Forex Expo 2022 in Cyprus

The leading Cyprus-based Hosting Provider, NetShop ISP, announces its participation in Forex Expo 2022 to be held in Limassol, Cyprus on the 31st of March 2022 (Parklane Luxury Resort & Spa).

The leading Cyprus-based Hosting Provider, NetShop ISP, announces its participation in Forex Expo 2022 to be held in Limassol, Cyprus on the 31st of March 2022 (Parklane Luxury Resort & Spa). The company will be represented at the event by Stefano Sordini (CEO) and Katerina Burtsava (Head of Sales).

“This event is an excellent platform for networking and building strategic business relationships. Over the past few months we have signed up numerous forex brokers with whom we partnered for low-latency Forex VPS and Disaster Recovery as a Service. This event comes at a right time as we will be able to catch up with existing customers and partners in the Forex industry.” said Katerina Burtsava.

Forex Expo is a global interactive B2B event in the Forex industry organized by FINEXPO. For more information or to book tickets visit the event’s website.

To book a meeting with NetShop ISP’s Hosting Specialists click here.

How To Force HTTPS on WordPress: 2 Easy Ways

In this article we are going to demonstrate two easy ways to force HTTPS on a Wordpress website. This is a frequently asked question by web developers and marketing agencies that use NetShop ISP’s cPanel hosting plans, VPS or Dedicated Servers.

As of January 2017, Chrome began marking websites without https as non-secure. Before that time, SSL certificates were deemed important mainly for e-commerce sites accepting payments. As explained in a previous article, SSL improves the SEO performance of a website, when https is enabled, as search engines will reward it with higher ranking in search results.

In this article we are going to demonstrate two easy ways to force HTTPS on a WordPress website. This is a frequently asked question by web developers and marketing agencies that use our cPanel hosting plans, VPS or Dedicated Servers.

The prerequisite to enable HTTPS on your WordPress website is that you have a valid SSL certificate installed on your web hosting environment. You may get a free SSL or purchase one of your choice.

Let’s go through the 2 options to enforce HTTPS on your WordPress website.

Option 1: Force HTTPS via Really Simple SSL plugin

This option is best for beginners without coding experience as all you have to do is to install a plugin which does the job. There are many WordPress plugins available for SSL enforce. For the purpose of this tutorial we will be using the Really Simple SSL which is one of the highest rated plugins.

Step 1: Login to your WordPress admin area and go the Plugins section from the left side menu.

Step 2: Search for “SSL” and locate the “Really Simple SSL” plugin. According to its ratings should be the first option in search results.

Really Simple SSL WordPress Plugin – Force HTTPS

Step 3: Click the “Install Now” and then “Activate”

Step 4: Now click the button “Go ahead, activate SSL!”

Whilst the plugin has now been installed and activated, you will see some of the plugins’ recommendations. The plugin will work just fine as is for most of the websites, however you can adjust the settings as per your needs.

Option 2: Force HTTPS via .htaccess

The second option to force HTTPS on your WordPress website is done via .htaccess file. In contrast to the first option, this one is more permanent but involves code editing so it is generally preferred by experienced users.

Step 1: Login to your WordPress admin area

Step 2: Go to “General” > “Settings”

Step 3: Replace the “http” with “https” in the WordPress Address and Site URL Address fields

Step 4: Click “Save Changes”

Step 5: Using Filezilla FTP Client or any other File manager software, connect to your website’s public directory (usually is named public_html or htdocs).

Step 6: Edit the file “.htaccess”

Step 7: Add the following code just before the line that says # BEGIN WordPress:

RewriteEngine On
RewriteCond %{HTTPS} !=on
RewriteRule ^(.*)$ https://%{HTTP_HOST}%{REQUEST_URI} [L,R=301,NE]

Replace HTTP URL’s across your WordPress site

Any of the above two options will force HTTP to HTTPS. If you already have used hyperlinks in HTTP or uploaded images or files, these will need to be updated as well.

One of the best plugins to do this is called Better Search Replace. After installation you can use it to make sure that all references to HTTP URL’s will be replaced with HTTPS. Otherwise you will end up with a “Mixed Content” problem which will break the HTTPS on your Website.

Get Started with Managed WordPress Hosting

NetShop ISP offers a fully managed WordPress hosting so website owners can focus on other responsibilities.

Here is a list of things we can help with Managed WordPress hosting:

  • WordPress and Plugins installation
  • Malware removal and hacked websites fixing
  • Basic WordPress Optimization and Performance fine tuning
  • Resolution of errors related to File Ownership and Permissions
  • Installation of additional PHP or Apache modules required by specific plugins or themes
  • and more…
Managed WordPress Hosting Plans from €5/month

All WordPress hosting plans come with cPanel for even easier administration. Plans start from €5/month and are available in Cyprus, Malta and United Kingdom.