The leading Infrastructure Hosting provider will be attending the iFX EXPO in Dubai (19-20 May 2021) to showcase its world-class Forex VPS solution.

The leading Infrastructure Hosting provider will be attending the iFX EXPO in Dubai to showcase its world-class Forex VPS solution.

The largest global B2B Fintech Conference will be held at the exclusive 5-star Grand Hyatt Hotel in Dubai on the 19th and 20th of May 2021. This year’s expo is set to connect top-level executives from the most prominent firms worldwide.

“We really missed attending physical events in 2020. After our exhibition and presence at several virtual events in the last 12 months, we are excited for our upcoming tour in Dubai to meet existing customers and partners, as well as for the opportunity to present our successful Forex infrastructure solutions to our industry peers.”

Stefano Sordini, NetShop ISP CEO

The NetShop ISP team is eager to present its Forex VPS solution to Brokers, as well as bespoke infrastructure services for liquidity providers, CRM & Software development agencies and Payment institutions.

The Forex VPS solution was first launched in 2010, where NetShop ISP was among very few hosting providers to offer Virtual servers for Forex trading purposes. Following several months of research & development, NetShop ISP announced the availability of a new version of its Forex VPS service that includes a powerful API for seamless white-label integration with any Forex Broker’s CRM.

Meet your Infrastructure Specialists at the Dubai Forex Expo

NetShop ISP will be represented by Katerina Burtsava (Head of Sales) and Kateryna Nechaieva (Product Specialist). Both are deeply involved in the Forex industry, totaling numerous consulting hours with Forex brokers and CRM development agencies.

For more information and to book a meeting with our company representative during the event, visit our iFX EXPO Dubai 2021 page.

For more details about the event visit the official organizer’s website: https://ifxexpo.com/dubai/

An SSL Certificate helps your website to allow secure transactions and also increases the reputation of the domain which helps in search engine rankings. Read how you can get a Free Let’s Encrypt SSL Certificate with NetShop ISP

If you’re reading this you’ve probably realized that your website needs an SSL certificate, but are just not quite ready to add another expense to your list. So keep reading to find out how to secure your website with a free SSL certificate.  

What is SSL?

SSL stands for Secure Sockets Layer and is used to create a secure connection between the web browser and the server. It’s often thought that a website only needs an SSL if it’s requesting sensitive information like credit card details, but actually that’s not the case.

An SSL is essential for data integrity and privacy, and should be at the top of your priorities when starting out with your new website. Having an SSL indicates that your website is using the protocol of encrypting data that’s being transferred between the client and the server, making it unreadable if intercepted.

What does SSL do?

An SSL certificate is needed in order to convert http to https. Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (https) is the secure version of http and ultimately protects users and website owners from hackers.

Although now some browsers give you a ‘not secure’ warning when a website doesn’t have an SSL, you can also check the URL bar for a little padlock icon which you can click on to see the certificate details. Of course, you can also check that the URL begins with https.

Why do you need SSL?

Obviously, protecting yourself and your users online is paramount so let’s take a closer look at some of the other benefits of having an SSL certificate.

SSL protects data

Shopping, subscribing and selling online is now the new normal, so it comes as no surprise that sensitive information being stolen has become more common. As we’ve mentioned, installing an SSL ensures that all data shared on your website is encrypted, eliminating the chance of third-party interference.

It’s especially important to have an SSL if your website is eCommerce but sensitive information isn’t just limited to credit card details, it also means passwords, IDs and addresses which can cause a lot of trouble if they get into the wrong hands. For example, if you have a WordPress website that isn’t secured with an SSL, your login credentials could be at risk.

SSL makes you more reputable

Of course due to the rise in phishing and online fraud, people have become a lot more cautious when sharing their personal information online. Users are a lot less likely to engage with your website if they can see it’s not safe, and this will ultimately cost you a lot of potential customers.

Having an SSL certificate installed on your website will increase consumer trust as it validates that you are who you say you are and authenticates your website and business – thus improving your sales!

SSL improves SEO

Put simply, Google wants to keep its users safe and so it ranks websites with an SSL certificate higher than their counterpart without. If Google is telling you to get an SSL certificate, it’s about time you did right?

Overall, having an SSL in 2021 is deemed best practice and will definitely have a positive impact on your website.

Secure your website for FREE with NetShop ISP

We are pleased to offer our clients a FREE LetsEncrypt SSL Certificate with all of our cPanel Web Hosting Plans! Simply visit our website here, choose from our Cyprus, Malta or UK cPanel hosting to get a free SSL and more benefits! 

We also offer Wildcard SSL certificates, Multi-domain and EV SSL certificates at cheap prices!

For more information and queries, please feel free to contact our SSL Specialists.

In this article we will explain in easy steps how to clone / duplicate your Wordpress website to use under a new domain, with the use of cPanel and PhpMyAdmin.

Your domain name gives a first impression to your users and as we all know, first impressions count. Whether you’re rebranding or just want more SEO friendly URLs, you may find yourself needing to change your WordPress domain name. If that’s the case, you want to make sure you do everything right to avoid causing any issues to your website.

The following process will allow you to successfully duplicate your WordPress site to use under a new domain name. Keep reading to follow our simple step by step guide on how to do it.

Changing your WordPress domain name

Before we get started, it’s important to stress that although the process is relatively simple, any small mistake could potentially disrupt the running of your WordPress site. Make sure you have a full backup of your website on your server before you get started with the following steps. If you’re unsure on how to do this, we’d advise contacting your web hosting provider.

Step 1. Add the new domain

1.       Log in to cPanel.

2.       Under Domains, click on Addon Domains.

3.       In the New Domain area, enter your new domain name and a password. The other fields will be automatically filled out.

4.       Click Add Domain.

Step 2. Copy files to the new domain

1.       Open File Manager, under Files, in cPanel.

2.       Open your website’s root directory, public_html.

3.       Click Select All located at the top of the page.

4.       Deselect the following files in public_html; cgi-bin, .qidb and addon domain directory.

5.       In the top menu, click Copy and wait for a pop-up to appear.

6.       In the pop-up, after /public_html type in another forward stroke (/) and then the new domain where you’re copying the files to.

7.       Click Copy Files.

Step 3. Create a new MySQL database

1.       In cPanel, under the Databases section, select MySQL Databases.

2.       Under the Create New Database section, type in the name of the new database that you’re creating in the New Database field.

3.       Click Create Database.

4.       You’ll now be able to find and manage the new database that you created under Current Databases.

Step 4. Edit the wp-config.php File

1.       Open File Manager under the Files section in cPanel.

2.       Open the root folder, public_html, and locate wp-config.php.

3.       Right click and select Edit.

4.       The file will be opened in the File Manager editor, where you need to update your database settings with the ones that were created in step 3.

DB_NAME (Database name) – Replace database name with the new database name created in Step 3.

DB_USER (Database username) – Change username to the new username created in Step 3.

DB_PASSWORD (Database password) – Update password with the password created for your new database in Step 3.

5.       Click Save Changes.

Step 5. Export MySQL Database

1.       In cPanel, under the Database section, select phpMyAdmin.

2.       In the phpMyAdmin window, select the database you wish to export from the left menu.

3.       Click the Export tab on the top menu bar.

4.       Under Export Method, the Quick option will already be selected for you. You do not need to change this.

5.       Under Format, SQL will already be selected for you from the dropdown, you do not need to change this either.

6.       Click Go at the bottom of the page.

7.       You will be prompted to either open or save the .sql file. Click Save.  

Step 6. Import MySQL Database

1.       Again, select phpMyAdmin from the Database section of cPanel.

2.       In the phpMyAdmin window, select the database you’ll be working with from the left menu.

3.       Click the Import tab on the top menu bar.

4.       Under File to import, click Choose File and select the .sql file previously saved in step 5.

5.       Click Go at the bottom of the page to import the file.

6.       Once the database has been successfully imported, a message will appear notifying you.

Step 7. Update Database settings

1.       In cPanel, select phpMyAdmin under the Database heading.

2.       From the left menu, click on the database that was created in step 6.

3.       Now select wp_options.

4.       Find the siteurl row (under option_name) and click the Edit button next to it (pencil icon).

5.       Find option_value under Column and replace the existing URL with your new domain.

6.       Click the Go button to save the changes.

7.       Locate the home row and repeat the exact same steps (4-7).

8.       Find the blog name row and select the pencil icon to edit.

9.       Update the blog name and select Go.

10.   Follow the same step for the blog description row too.

11.   On the left menu select wp_users.

12.   Locate the user_login row and click Edit.

13.   Update the username with a new one of your choice.

14.   Follow the same steps for the user_nicename row too.

15.   Finally, locate the user_pass row to update your password. Delete the existing password and create a new one.

16.   Select MD5 from the Variable Character Field and click Go.

By this point, you’ll now be able to log into your WordPress dashboard with your new URL followed by /wp-login.php and your new login details.

Step 8. Update remaining URLs

1.       Login to your WordPress dashboard.

2.       Find Plugins on the left menu.

3.       Select Add New.

4.       Search for a migration plugin to replace all existing URLs with the new URL. We recommend the free Better Search Replace plugin.  

5.       Click Install Now and then click Activate.

6.       You can then find the plugin on the left menu under Tools to execute the search and replace.

Step 9. Check WordPress

1.       In WordPress, select Settings from the left menu.

2.       Click General.

3.       Locate the WordPress Address and Site Address and ensure that both are your new domain name. 

Voilà – you’ve changed your WordPress website domain name!

WordPress Web Hosting with NetShop ISP

Host your WordPress website with NetShop ISP and get cPanel completely free – making it a whole lot easier for you to maintain your website. Benefit from a free .com domain name and 24/7 customer support too.

Debian Linux 10 “Buster” has been released as a stable release version which offers updated packages and five years of support. As per a popular demand by our customers we are explaining in this article, an easy way on how to upgrade your VPS or Dedicated server from Debian 9 to Debian 10 using command line.

Debian Linux 10 “Buster” has been released as a stable release version which offers updated packages and five years of support. As per a popular demand by our customers we are explaining in this article, an easy way on how to upgrade your VPS or Dedicated server from Debian 9 to Debian 10 using command line.

Before getting our hands on to the commands, let’s see what’s new in Debian 10 “Buster” version:

• Updated desktop environments such as Cinnamon 3.8, GNOME 3.30, KDE Plasma 5.14, LXDE 0.99.2, LXQt 0.14, MATE 1.20, Xfce 4.12.
• Secure Boot support greatly improved
• AppArmor is installed and enabled by default
• Apache
• BIND
• Chromium
• Emacs
• Firefox
• GIMP
• GNU
• GnuPG
• Golang
• Inkscape
• LibreOffice
• Linux
• MariaDB
• OpenJDK
• Perl
• PHP
• PostgreSQL
• Python
• Ruby
• Rustc
• Samba
• systemd
• Thunderbird
• Vim

Let’s start!

Step 1. Backup your Server

Data backup and/or full server snapshot is strongly recommended prior proceeding to the Debian upgrade.

With Acronis Cloud Backup you can take secure backup of files/folders or even a full snapshot of the Operating system for both virtual/cloud and bare-metal systems.

Customers of NetShop ISP enjoy a fully managed cyber protection service which means that we can install the Acronis backup agent and help you take a full backup of your server.

As soon as you complete the backup process, you may proceed to the next steps below.

Step 2. Update existing installed packages

Before upgrading your Debian server, all security patches and pending upgrades of your Debian 9 environment must be fully updated. Use the commands below to do this:

sudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade
sudo apt full-upgrade
sudo apt --purge autoremove

OR

sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get upgrade
sudo apt-get full-upgrade
sudo apt-get --purge autoremove

Once the above are completed, you need to Reboot your Debian 9 server for all the changes to be applied and the kernel to be updated:

sudo reboot

Step 3. Update the Debian Repository in the /etc/apt/sources.list file

At this point you need to update the APT’s source-list files. To view the current settings, use the following command:

cat /etc/apt/sources.list

You should see something like this:

deb http://cdn-aws.deb.debian.org/debian stretch main
deb http://security.debian.org/debian-security stretch/updates main
deb http://cdn-aws.deb.debian.org/debian stretch-updates main

The word “stretch” that you see above indicates that your Debian installation is using the old version. Therefore, you now need to change all references in the /etc/apt/sources.list file from ‘stretch’ to ‘buster’. We will do this by using the ‘magic’ sed command. Alternatively, you can do it manually with your favorite editor (such as nano or vi).

Create a backup copy of the files first:

sudo cp -v /etc/apt/sources.list /root/
sudo cp -rv /etc/apt/sources.list.d/ /root/

Now let’s replace the strings ‘stretch’ to ‘buster’ using the sed command:

sudo sed -i 's/stretch/buster/g' /etc/apt/sources.list
sudo sed -i 's/stretch/buster/g' /etc/apt/sources.list.d/*

Now let's update the Debian system's packages as follows:

sudo apt update

Step 4. Minimal system upgrade

At this point we are ready to proceed with the Debian OS upgrade. We will do this in two steps in order to avoid the removal of large numbers of packages which you want to keep:

sudo apt upgrade

Sample Outputs:

During the upgrade process, a screen might appear which will list all the upcoming changes. Just press ‘q’ to exit and proceed.

Once you are prompted with a screen asking you to ‘Restart services during upgrade without asking’ choose ‘Yes’

A new screen will be prompted asking you which version of chrony.conf you wish to keep. Choose the second option as shown in the screenshot below and hit ‘Ok’

Step 5. Upgrading Debian 9 to Debian 10

Completing Step 4 means that we are done with the minimum upgrades. Now let’s proceed to the full upgrade of Debian 9 to Debian 10. Using the following command the system will start its full upgrade process to install the newest available versions of all packages, and have all possible dependencies resolved.

sudo apt full-upgrade

Once prompted if you wish to continue, press ‘Y’ and hit Enter.

Upon completion of the upgrade process, you need to reboot your Debian server as follows:

sudo reboot

Step 6. Verify Upgrade

As soon as your server is back online after the last reboot, you are ready to confirm that Debian OS has been upgraded to version 10. Use the following commands:

uname -r
lsb_release -a

Sample Outputs:

No LSB modules are available.
Distributor ID:	Debian
Description:	Debian GNU/Linux 10 (buster)
Release:	10
Codename:	buster

Now, as a very last step you need to clean up all outdated packages that remained. Use this command:

sudo apt --purge autoremove

Congratulations! Your Debian 9 ‘Stretch’ server has now been upgraded to Debian 10 ‘Buster’!

If you are a NetShop ISP customer, experiencing any issues with the above process, or you wish to have our technical team do it for you, simply contact us via Livechat or open a Support ticket through the myNetShop portal.

Low latency and financial gains are directly correlated and in order to gain a competitive edge, a strong connection and low ping are essential. With that being said, one of the best ways to start trading Forex with low latency is by opting for a Forex VPS

As the biggest financial market in the world, and still significantly growing, it comes as no surprise that more and more people are looking to start trading Forex.  And whether you’re a professional trader or just starting out, we’re sure you already know the importance of low latency as one of the biggest contributing factors to the success of your trading strategies. After all, delays in execution result in potential losses – so how do you start trading Forex with low latency?

Why low latency is so important for Forex trading

As such a fast paced industry, every second counts in Forex trading. Prices can fluctuate in milliseconds so low latency is key for rapidly receiving trading information and responding promptly – ultimately avoiding slippage and increasing profitability.

In a nutshell, low latency and financial gains are directly correlated and in order to gain a competitive edge, a strong connection and low ping are essential. With that being said, one of the best ways to start trading Forex with low latency is by opting for a VPS – let’s take a closer look why.

What is a Forex VPS

A Virtual Private Server (VPS) has become the go-to solution for Forex traders in terms of keeping up with the market. VPS hosting is where multiple users share the same physical server, but visualization technology is used to completely separate them from each other – creating multiple Virtual Servers with dedicated resources.

To some extent, a Virtual Server simulates a dedicated server environment, at a fraction of the cost. Opting for VPS hosting is beneficial for traders, and can be considered a key component in executing successful trading strategies.

Benefits of a VPS for Forex trading

There are many benefits to Forex VPS hosting, here are our top three.

It improves performance

If you’re just starting out with Forex trading, you’ll quickly come to realise that time is literally money. The main purpose of a VPS for Forex trading is to reduce delayed execution – as every millisecond it takes to complete a transaction matters. Built to deliver optimal performance and fast speeds, eliminate slippage and requotes with an ultralow latency VPS with comprehensive uptime SLAs.

It’s optimal for automated trading

A majority of traders rely or incorporate automated trading into their strategy with the use of EAs, and a VPS allows traders to seamlessly execute automation. By using a VPS you needn’t worry about monitoring your automated trades, a VPS is always active so your MetaTrader 4 (MT4) platform can still run while your computer is switched off. Guaranteeing your platform remains online under any circumstances, like power outages or connectivity issues, is essential for trading success.

It increases security

Along with the enhanced performance and low latency a Forex VPS provides, the level of robust security means that you have resources in place to keep your data protected. Any successful trader prioritizes data security, with potential cyberattacks and security breaches being detrimental to Forex trading. Not only are you safeguarded from vulnerabilities, you also have the added comfort of having an experienced customer support team on hand if you face any issues. 

Low latency Forex VPS Hosting with NetShop ISP

At NetShop ISP, we make it easy for traders just starting out, with instant VPS activation getting you up, running and ready to start trading in just one minute.

Our affordable FX plans start from just €9.99 per month, and work with any Forex Broker, with MetaQuotes MetaTrader 4 (MT4) and MetaTrader 5 (MT5) preinstalled.

With data centres located in prime financial hubs and over 14 years’ experience in the Forex market, you can count on us to help you get set up for successful trading.

Let us host you. Get in touch with our team for a free consultation!  

As two of the leading web hosting control panels on the market, cPanel and Plesk are often compared against each other. With both of them being extremely popular options, you may still be weighing up the pros and cons of both control panels – so keep reading as we outline their biggest differences.

As two of the leading web hosting control panels on the market, cPanel and Plesk are often compared against each other. With both of them being extremely popular options, you may still be weighing up the pros and cons of both control panels – so keep reading as we outline their biggest differences.

What is a web hosting control panel

Before we dive into the differences between cPanel and Plesk, let’s take a look at what a web hosting control panel is and what it’s used for.

Having an easy and efficient way to manage your server and web hosting account is important for both the average user and experienced developers. A hosting control panel is a user-interface that’s accessible online, and offers users a simple way to complete a variety of website and server management tasks.

Using a control panel diminishes complex tasks down to a few clicks on an intuitive dashboard, without the user needing any advanced technical knowledge and expertise. There’s a lot of things you can do with a control panel like manage domains, publish websites, easily install software like WordPress and much more. Ultimately a hosting control panel offers simplicity, ease-of-use and a high level of control.

cPanel vs Plesk

When it comes to which control panel is the best, like most things, it comes down to a matter of preference. It could be said that cPanel is the most well-known control panel, and that’s because it’s been around a little bit longer than Plesk. Although both control panels offer many of the same features for server management, there are some really big differences.

What are the biggest differences between cPanel and Plesk

Operating System Compatibility

The biggest difference between cPanel and Plesk is that Plesk is designed to cater to both Linux and Windows OS whilst cPanel only supports a Linux OS. So before looking any further at the features of both control panels, it’s important that you decide which operating system you’ll be running on your server.

User interface

Although both are extremely easy to navigate, their user interfaces are completely different. Plesk has its features conveniently grouped together in categories, and the design and layout is often compared to the popular content management system WordPress.  

cPanel is slightly more busy with all features visible on one page and split into sections, almost in list form. The dashboard is customizable for resellers, meaning certain features can be highlighted to make it easier for users to find what they’re looking for. As far as which of the two is better, it’s definitely a matter of preference on this point.

Security

Whichever control panel you opt for has to be completely secure, and both Plesk and cPanel are – although they take a slightly different approach and offer different security features. For example, cPanel offers automatic SSL certificate installation and brute force protection whilst Plesk provides fail2ban intrusion prevention and one-click SSL security, amongst many other security tools.

Overall, both control panels offer users an easy, intuitive experience and a great range of features for website and server management. As for which one is best, it’s most definitely a personal choice.

Web Hosting Services with NetShop ISP

Our Cyprus, Malta and UK Web Hosting plans come with the intuitive cPanel control panel & 24/7 expert support making your hosting experience a lot easier.

With our VPS and Dedicated Server plans, we’re flexible and can install cPanel, Plesk or any other control panel that you like with affordable pricing schemes.

For more information, contact our team.   

Get Free Cloud Hosting and Promotional discounts on Dedicated Servers. Plus Free Trial VPS program available.

NetShop ISP, the leading Cloud & Infrastructure Hosting provider, is offering Free hosting for the following products & services:

• Web Hosting – 2 Months Free with Annual Signup [ Order Web Hosting ]
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In addition to the above discounts, NetShop ISP offers a Free Trial VPS service with zero commitments and no credit card required. For more info about the Free Trial program please visit this page or contact our sales team at sales@netshop-isp.com.cy.

A strong online presence has become essential for business owners, and the type of hosting and hosting location you opt for are both huge contributing factors to the potential success and efficiency of your website. In this article we’ll take a look at Malta VPS Hosting and the many benefits of it.

A strong online presence has become essential for business owners, and the type of hosting and hosting location you opt for are both huge contributing factors to the potential success and efficiency of your website. In this article we’ll take a look at Malta VPS Hosting and the many benefits of it.

What is VPS Hosting

Virtual Private Server (VPS) hosting is usually referred to as the middle point between shared hosting and dedicated server hosting – this is because VPS hosting imitates a dedicated server environment within one shared server. With a Virtual Server, a physical server is shared between multiple users, however hypervisor technology is used to completely partition off sections, with each having their own dedicated resources.

Virtual Server hosting has become an increasingly popular hosting choice as it provides the high level of security and performance that you would expect from dedicated server hosting, at a fraction of the price.

Benefits of VPS Hosting

There are plenty of advantages of VPS Hosting. Here are our top three.

Performance

As we mentioned, VPS hosting somewhat imitates a dedicated server in that each VPS has its own dedicated resources, like RAM, bandwidth and storage, and other websites on the same physical server do not affect your resources and the performance of your site. 

Price

In terms of pricing, a VPS is actually relatively cheap for the resources and reliability you’re getting. A Virtual Server is slightly more expensive than shared hosting, but definitely not in the dedicated server price range – making it great for your budget without compromising on performance.

Scalability

Another great benefit of VPS hosting is how easy it is to scale resources as and when your website or application needs them. Virtual Servers are generally designed to be very adaptable so upgrading or downgrading can be done seamlessly. 

Benefits of Malta as a Hosting location

Malta has become an extremely popular offshore hosting location for a multitude of reasons – the small country has a whole lot to offer.

Safe location

When it comes to choosing a hosting location, the safety of your server should be your number one priority. Malta is extremely safe from natural disasters – as a matter of fact it’s the second safest country in the world – so choosing Malta as a hosting location puts you at very little risk of power outages and connectivity issues.

Booming business destination

Malta has become an increasingly popular, booming business destination with many international companies seeking to incorporate there for a number of reasons. Not only is the country’s geographical location extremely convenient for offshore business activities, but Malta also offers attractive tax opportunities. Malta’s somewhat complex tax system means the corporate tax can be as low as 5% – making it the lowest in the EU.

Innovative country

Malta has become to be known as an extremely innovative country in many diverse industries, like iGaming and Finance – and therefore has strong infrastructure in place to handle the growth of these sectors. As one of the first countries to embrace iGaming, Malta has become an industry-leading hub for Online Betting and continues to pave the way with forward-thinking innovation.

Malta VPS Hosting with NetShop ISP

Deploy a Malta VPS instantly in one of our fully compliant, carrier-neutral data centres from as little as €7.20 per month when you opt to pay annually – saving you 20%! Benefit from 24/7 expert support and a free Malta IP address, all at an affordable price.

You can even request a Malta VPS free trial by contacting our team at sales@netshop-isp.com.cy. 

When it comes to web hosting, the word ‘unlimited’ can mean a variety of things; unlimited bandwidth, unlimited disk storage, unlimited FTP accounts, unlimited addon domains and so on. It’s important when choosing your web hosting provider to clarify what unlimited actually means, and whether the resources you require are truly unrestricted.

Starting a new online business can come with quite a few expenses, and so it’s normal for website owners to want to get some freebies in the process. The words ‘free’ and ‘unlimited’ in the same sentence always has a nice ring to it, right?

In this article we’ll take a look at free unlimited web hosting, and how secure it actually is.

What is unlimited web hosting?

When it comes to web hosting, the word ‘unlimited’ can mean a variety of things; unlimited bandwidth, unlimited disk storage, unlimited FTP accounts, unlimited addon domains and so on. It’s important when choosing your web hosting provider to clarify what unlimited actually means, and whether the resources you require are truly unrestricted.

For website owners who want to host multiple sites, unlimited hosting could be the ideal solution to ensure no extra charges for the overuse of resources. Now, we know what you’re probably thinking, there must be a catch – can you really get all of those benefits completely free?

In essence, no – when choosing your web hosting provider you should most definitely try to find the best deal, but a completely free service may come with some major downfalls that could ultimately be detrimental to your website’s potential.

Disadvantages of free hosting

Security

Imagine spending a load of time creating your website, for it to not be properly secured by your hosting provider. Security is fundamental when it comes to the success of your website, and opting for free hosting hugely puts this at risk. With free hosting your website is vulnerable to attacks and security breaches, unlike with paid providers who have a higher duty of care to keep their clients websites safe.

If you’re still considering to opt for free hosting, you need to take a good look at the terms and conditions. It’s not unheard of for free hosting companies to close down without sufficient notice, meaning your website could be permanently lost.

Ads

You might still be wondering how web hosting providers can offer a completely free service, and the answer is they can’t. These companies still need to earn a living, and that’s usually where ads come in to play. By placing ads on your website, the hosting provider is able to make some money without you having to spend any – but you won’t have control over what ads are showing on your website.

Reputation

If you’re just starting out with your website, it’s important to create a trustworthy reputation in order to build a strong user-base. Apart from the ads on your website being damaging to your reputation, it’s also likely that your domain will include the free hosting companies name too. Users are becoming increasingly wary of this and, let’s be honest, it doesn’t give a great first impression.

Performance

Just like anything in life, you get what you pay for. Choosing free web hosting will most likely lead to your website being frequently unavailable with incomprehensive uptime SLAs. Not only will the performance of your website be affected by downtime, your SEO ranking will struggle too, with Google associating free web hosting with spam.

Customer Service

When it comes to hosting a website, the level of customer service you can expect to receive should be amongst your highest priorities. Opting for a free hosting provider will most definitely have a huge impact on the customer service they’re able to provide, and you’ll likely find yourself without the support you need.

Affordable Web Hosting with NetShop ISP

NetShop Internet Services is an award-winning Server Hosting Provider with privately owned infrastructure in various global locations. We’re delighted to offer our clients fast, reliable and affordable web hosting from as little as €5 per month.

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Learn how to increase the maximum file upload size in WordPress to allow you uploading large files and media content. In this article we explain 6 easy ways of how to do so.

WordPress is a powerful CMS used by millions of websites. Whilst its easy to get a WordPress website up and running, you may end up with the common problem of not being able to upload large files and media.

By default, the maximum upload size in WordPress is 2MB, although this value may vary among web hosting providers. To check what is the current max upload size limit in your WordPress website, do the following:

1. Login to your WordPress admin area (WP Admin)
2. From the left-side menu, navigate to Media > Add New
3. You should see the value of max upload file size setting as shown in the screenshot below

If the current upload size limit does not meet your needs then you can continue reading this article where we will show you 6 easy ways of how to increase the maximum file upload size in WordPress.

1. Edit the .htaccess file

To access the .htaccess file you will need to connect on your hosting environment via FTP client, such as Filezilla, and navigate to the folder where WordPress is installed. Open the .htaccess file in your preferred code edit, or simply with Notepad, and add the following lines.php_value upload_max_filesize 64M

php_value post_max_size 128M
php_value memory_limit 256M
php_value max_execution_time 300
php_value max_input_time 300

The above lines will define the max upload size in megabytes so feel free to adjust the numbers as per your needs.

2. Edit Functions.php file

If you are not able to access or edit the .htaccess file then there is an alternative option.

Increase the size limits of max upload file size by adding the following lines in the functions.php file of your theme.

@ini_set( 'upload_max_size' , '64M' );
@ini_set( 'post_max_size', '64M');
@ini_set( 'max_execution_time', '300' );

Important: If you update your theme the above changes will be gone, so make sure you add them again after you update your theme or install a new one.

3. Edit settings in php.ini file

Changing the upload max filesize and increasing the memory limit can also be done through the php.ini file. In fact, this is one of the most common ways of doing this.

With the help of an FTP client (or SSH for those who have more experience) access the root directory of your WordPress site and look for the php.ini file. If you cannot find it then you will need to create it first.

Open any text editor and create a new file with the following lines of code. Once done save the file and upload it back to the root of your WordPress directory.

upload_max_filesize = 25M
post_max_size = 13M
memory_limit = 15M

4. Edit wp-config.php file

Another way of increasing the upload size in WordPress is to define the size parameter in the wp-config.php file. To do that, access your WordPress root directory using SSH or FTP and locate a wp-config.php file.

Open the file in any text editor and add the following code.

@ini_set( 'upload_max_size' , '20M' );
@ini_set( 'post_max_size', '13M');
@ini_set( 'memory_limit', '15M' );

Save your changes and it should increase your file upload size.

5. Use the Increase Max Upload Filesize Plugin

If you are not familiar with server-side commands and therefore not confident to use any of the above options, there is a WordPress plugin available that will help you get the job done easily.

The plugin’s name is  Increase Max Upload Filesize. To get this plugin installed please follow the steps below:

1. Login to your WordPress Admin area
2. From the left-side menu go to Plugins > Add new
3. Search for “Increase Max Upload Filesize”, then install and activate it.
4. Once activated, go to the plugin’s settings and simply enter your desired value for upload size. An example is shown in the screenshot below.

6. Contact your Web Hosting Provider

Since this change is considered to be server-side, you can always contact your web hosting provider to do this change on your behalf.

If you have a web hosting account with NetShop ISP then we can help you free of charge as all our web hosting customers enjoy the privileges of fully managed web hosting. This means that you can contact us at any time with any technical or WordPress-related support and we will assist you without extra charges.

If you’re trying to launch a Web Hosting business and are wondering which route to take, Reseller Web Hosting could be the right option for you. This increasingly popular business model offers an easy solution for those seeking to effectively establish a hosting provider business, by partnering with a company who already has the necessary infrastructure in place.

If you’re trying to launch a Web Hosting business and are wondering which route to take, Reseller Web Hosting could be the right option for you. This increasingly popular business model offers an easy solution for those seeking to effectively establish a hosting provider business, by partnering with a company who already has the necessary infrastructure in place.

What is Reseller Web Hosting

Venturing into the world of Hosting Providers can be daunting – after all, there’s a lot that needs to be taken into consideration when setting up a successful web hosting business. Reseller hosting offers individuals the opportunity to launch a web hosting business, without having to handle any of the major components – like hardware, for instance.

So how exactly does it work? It’s pretty simple – in essence you purchase web hosting services in bulk from a provider, rebrand it as your own, and then sell your services on to your own client-base.  

Benefits of Reseller Web Hosting

There are many advantages to Reseller Web Hosting, here are our top three.

Cost

As we mentioned, Reseller Hosting is a great option for those looking to set up a hosting business on a budget. Not only do you forgo all of the initial set up costs and investments, but you may also be surprised to find out that Reseller Hosting plans are actually quite cheap. Overall, Reseller Web Hosting is an extremely cost effective way of setting up a hosting business. 

Management

Opting for Reseller Hosting means the technical aspects are all taken care of for you, allowing you to focus your attention on growing your business. Not having the responsibility of physical server maintenance and management is a huge benefit.

Scalability

Logistically, starting out with any new business venture is tricky. Reseller Web Hosting offers you a simple way to scale your resources as your business grows so that you can accommodate more customers. Reseller hosting is a viable way to set up and seamlessly grow a business with minimal upfront expenses throughout the entire process.

How to choose the best Reseller Web Hosting

Choosing the right hosting provider will be one of the biggest determining factors to the success of your reseller hosting business. Here’s what to look for.

cPanel and WHM

Opt for a web host who provides the simple and intuitive cPanel and WHM, making it a whole lot easier for you to manage your reseller account.

At NetShop ISP, we provide the cPanel license free of charge and you can customize the cPanel theme with your own logo so that our identity is completely hidden from your customers. We even provide a free domain name of your choice with every annual Reseller Hosting Plan.

Fully Managed

Choosing fully managed Reseller Web Hosting means your only concern is building your business. All server management tasks are taken care of for you, and you should also make sure that your web host provides round-the-clock support too!

We are delighted to provide 24/7 technical support to our Resellers – free of charge. So whether you need assistance with your Reseller account, or any of your customers are encountering issues, NetShop is on hand to help.

Performance

High performance is key for your business to reach its full potential so choosing a web host that guarantees high uptime SLAs is essential.

NetShop ISP guarantees 99.9% network uptime which covers all of the websites under your Reseller Hosting account.

Reseller Web Hosting with NetShop ISP

Start making money with Reseller Web Hosting quickly and efficiently with NetShop ISP. Our Reseller Web Hosting plans are offered in Cyprus, Malta, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and the United States and start from as little as €25.00 a month when you opt to pay annually!

We have years of experience working with Resellers and are experts in the Web Hosting Industry. Speak to a member of our team today to get your business up and running!

In 2021, Minecraft celebrates 10 years since it was released. In this article we explain what is Minecraft Server Hosting and what you need to look for the best gaming hosting experience.

2021 marks 10 years since Minecraft was released, with the game’s popularity increasing steadily every year. With over 120 million active players worldwide it comes as no surprise that they want to get the most out of their gaming experience.

Let’s take a look at what Minecraft server hosting is and why it’s so popular.

What is Minecraft

If you’re reading this, we’re sure you already know what Minecraft is. The multi-platform adventure game, developed by Mojang, allows players to build their own virtual world. Minecraft is a multiplayer sandbox game that’s extremely flexible, versatile and has a wide age group of players – with some schools even using the game for educational purposes.

What is Minecraft server hosting

The success of Minecraft has developed into a huge online community. As we mentioned, Minecraft is both a single and multi-player game and in order to connect with a multitude of players, a server is required. As seamless gaming experiences have now become the industry standard, many players are looking to virtual and dedicated servers to achieve this.  

Minecraft server hosting is basically a central server which hosts the gaming software, allowing users to connect and play. Opting for your own Minecraft server offers you control over how the game is set-up, how many players are able to join and general customization.

How to choose Minecraft server hosting

Powerful CPU

When choosing a Minecraft server, the CPU is actually one of the most important things to consider. Minecraft is extremely dependent on the CPU so choosing the right processor is crucial.

A higher clock speed (GHz) ultimately maximizes performance, reduces lagging and therefore results in a better gaming experience.

DDoS Protection

Gaming, and Minecraft in particular, is especially vulnerable to DDoS attacks. These attacks are executed by sending fake traffic to a server in an attempt to overwhelm it and ultimately render it unavailable. Make sure to choose a server equipped with DDoS Protection to avoid any downtime.

SSD

If you’re aiming to play with a lot of players, an SSD is the only way to go. An SSD clearly has the edge over a HDD and storage is definitely important for your Minecraft server. With an SSD your games will boot faster, maps will load quicker and load times will be drastically less.

Improve your gaming performance further and opt for the newer NVMe SSD that heavily reduces loading times. This relatively new technology hugely improves the performance and user experience.

RAM

Generally speaking, when it comes to Minecraft, the more RAM the better. You need to take this into consideration as it directly affects the amount of players that can be allowed to play without experiencing any issues. Minecraft is typically known as a RAM-hungry game so the amount you opt for should be dependent on the amount of players you’re planning on supporting.

Customer Support

Probably one of the biggest benefits of opting for a Minecraft server is the added security of having technical support. Choose a hosting provider that offers 24/7 support and be rest assured that any issues will be taken care of for you.

Minecraft Server Hosting with NetShop ISP

Choose your own dedicated server from NetShop ISP and configure it to your preferences for the ultimate gaming experience. Benefit from unlimited bandwidth, 99.9% uptime SLA and round-the-clock customer support.

For more information, get in touch with our team.