Security

Safeguarding Your Data: Encrypted vs. Non-Encrypted Connections In today’s digital world, where every click and keystroke carries sensitive information, ensuring data security is paramount. Whether you’re browsing the web, managing a website on ava.hosting’s high-performance VPS, or running critical applications on the dedicated servers, the type of connection you use—encrypted or non-encrypted—determines how safe your […]

In the ever-evolving digital landscape, websites and online services are constantly under threat from cyberattacks. Among the most disruptive of these are Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attacks. These attacks are not only becoming more frequent but also increasingly sophisticated, targeting multiple layers of the OSI model and leveraging diverse attack vectors. At AvaHost, we understand the […]

Securing your website with an SSL certificate is essential in today’s digital world. Not only does it protect data transmission between the server and users, but it also boosts your website’s credibility and search engine ranking. AvaHost provides cPanel Hosting, you can easily install an SSL certificate with just a few steps. This guide will […]

Why Encryption Matters Data breaches, ransomware attacks, and identity theft are more common than ever. Whether you’re an individual storing sensitive personal documents or a business managing customer information, a private server with encryption is one of the most effective ways to keep your data private. It transforms readable content into encrypted data that can […]

How to Change Your Email Account Password Securely Regularly updating your email account password is a simple yet effective way to secure your data and prevent unauthorized access, whether you’re using shared hosting, a VPS, or a dedicated server with AvaHost. This guide outlines two easy methods to change your email password, with practical examples […]

Whether you’re running your site on shared infrastructure, a virtual machine or a dedicated server ,installing an SSL certificate enables both HTTP and HTTPS access. Only HTTPS encrypts the data exchanged between the server and your visitors. To ensure full security and SEO compliance, you should enforce HTTPS site-wide using .htaccess.  Prerequisites Before proceeding, make […]

Protecting your website with a password is one of the simplest and most effective ways to limit access to sensitive content. Whether you’re restricting access to a development site, admin area, or staging environment, the .htaccess + .htpasswd method is a reliable solution for Apache servers. At the web‑server level, this approach not only safeguards user‑facing pages […]

How to Create an Effective Abuse Report for Hosting Providers Hosting providers like AvaHost handle thousands of abuse complaints annually, but vague or incomplete reports often get ignored. This guide simplifies crafting a clear, professional abuse report for issues like spam, phishing, or malware, ensuring swift action while aligning with global hosting standards. Introduction Submitting […]

How to Upload an SSH Public Key to Your VPS for Secure Access Using SSH keys provides a secure, passwordless way to connect to your VPS, streamlining management while enhancing security. This guide simplifies uploading your SSH public key to an existing VPS on AvaHost or similar platforms, with practical examples and tips to ensure […]

When managing a VPS or dedicated server, it’s essential to know which version of Apache is currently installed. Keeping your server up-to-date ensures better performance, compatibility with modules, and protection against known vulnerabilities. In this guide, we’ll show several simple ways to check the installed Apache version on your system. Method 1: Via Terminal (Linux) […]