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SPF and DKIM

2019-01-10T17:16:34Z

Envy: /* How DKIM Works */

SPF and DKIM are two methods domain owners have of "authorizing" specific email servers to send mail on their behalf. They are both implemented via TXT records on the domain, though DKIM also adds public key cryptography.

These records are entered by the domain owner wherever the domain's DNS record is managed, which may be with the registrar or hosting provider.

= SPF =

== How It Works ==

Any SPF record is a string of one more more potential mail sources, prefixed by a character indicating the policy for mail source. An example of a common spf record:

<code><pre>
@ IN TXT "v=spf a mx ~all"
</pre></code>

In this case, it says that the A and MX records for the domain are allowed to send, and all other mail fails (but with a "softfail", so that mail isn't actually rejected). "a", "mx" and "all", are all individual mail sources. The "~" prefixed to the "all" source is a policy denoting that mail from the source should be considered a "SoftFail".

The sources are:

* a - A DNS A record
* mx - An MX record
* ptr - A PTR record
* ip4 - An ipv4 address or subnet
* ip6 - An ipv6 address or subnet
* include - The contents of another domain's SPF record
* all - Any mail source (generally used at the end to provide a default policy)

The prefix characters are:

* + - Pass (Valid for spf)
* - - Fail (Invalid, and reject mail)
* ~ - SoftFail (Invalid, but still accept)
* ? - Neutral (...whatever...)

== Valid SPF for XMission ==

Any SPF record for a domain sending through XMission should include the following two sources:

* ip4:166.70.13.0/24
* ip4:198.60.22.0/24

You can include the above either with the two sources listed above, or by including XMission's spf record with "include:_spf.xmission.com".

Note that the SPF record policy is a decision of the domain owner's. If they want to fail or softfail on all, add other sources, etc., is up to them. We don't have a singular recommendation or requirement for SPF. If the customer only sends via XMission, the following SPF record is relatively safe:

<code><pre>
@ IN TXT "v=spf1 a mx include:_spf.xmission.com ~all"
</pre></code>

== Forwarding ==

A note about forwarding (ie automatically redirecting mail from one account to another, not hitting the forward button):

Forwarding (under most circumstances) <em>BREAKS</em> spf. If a domain has a "-all" ("reject all other mail") policy in their SPF record, mail will be rejected by any servers respecting SPF after the server performing the forward. Users should keep this in mind when choosing a policy.

= DKIM =

== How DKIM Works ==

DKIM is similar to SPF in that it uses a TXT record on the domain to define a sending policy for that domain. Where it differs is that it uses public key cryptography with this sending policy. A public key is added to that TXT record and any message that is signed with the private key (and thus validates with the public key) is then considered valid.

'''DKIM will break automatic responders, like Out of Office replies.''' This is due to how DKIM verifies the sender, and how automated replies are generated and sent. This is intentional, and is a consideration that needs to be made when limiting sending from your domain via DKIM.

== Adding DKIM to an XMission Domain ==

We have a single private key for XMission DKIM signing. We can sign DKIM with this key on any domain sending out through XMission. It works for Zimbra domains, virtmail, relay. To enable this feature for a domain, two things will need to happen:

* The domain needs proper DNS for our domainkey key
* The domain needs to be added to XMission routing config as one with DKIM signing.

== DKIM DNS ==

Add the following two txt records to the domain in question:

<code><pre>
xmission._domainkey IN TXT "v=DKIM1; t=y; k=rsa; p=MIGfMA0GCSqGSIb3DQEBAQUAA4GNADCBiQKBgQCzWmoe0tzQkSUzMqliwcQQ5zY1HKk4z+Wgp+dRCRe7MmSBPftE9r5Lx1QfTfF/J8gl4k9tFsUvUBap0fk1VGMYUG/2LynVuzpkCI4JlUKF5fbx+MDNZrVi0aX73Edjd9trU6NKldVnhNg1RixDLa4aB04XJviy6+3P1h3IHNaZ0QIDAQAB"
_domainkey IN TXT "t=y; o=~;"
</pre></code>

[[Category: Email]]

WordPress Toolkit

2018-12-31T20:26:14Z

Envy: /* Secure WordPress */

This page is under construction

== WordPress Toolkit ==

XMission’s Shared Hosting Platform has the WordPress Toolkit enabled on all servers. The WordPress Toolkit is a single management interface that allows you to easily install, configure, and manage your WordPress Development.

Through the WordPress Toolkit this is some of what you are able to complete:
* New WordPress installs.
* Sync and Import current WordPress development
* Detach and Remove current WordPress development.
* Migrate development from other hosts.

To get started using the WordPress Toolkit [[WordPress_Toolkit/Install_WordPress | Click Here]]

== Managing Your WordPress Development ==

Once you've logged into your Hosting Control Panel, go to one of the WordPress buttons to see all of the currently synced WordPress website(s) hosted on the server. The WordPress Toolkit will create a information card about each sync'd website.

[[File:WP_Instance_Managment.png|600px]]

To find out how to Manage your website cards [[WordPress_Toolkit/Manage_WordPress | Click Here.]]

== Update/Maintain WordPress ==

There are several reasons it is suggested to keep your WordPress development updated. Updates are released quite often, and for good reason. Most developers find security breaches that require patches as well as new features, the WordPress updates serve other important functions. To keep your website secure, you need to regularly update the WordPress core, as well as any installed plugins and themes.

[[File:WP_Updates_Avail.png|400px]]

For more information on maintaining your website(s) [[WordPress_Toolkit/Updating_WordPress | Click Here]]

== Secure WordPress ==

The Toolkit is able to enhance the security of each of your WordPress development. It is able to check the wp-content folder, permissions of files and directories, database tables and much more. If the appropriate security measures are not applied to your site, it rises major vulnerabilities and puts your website at risk of being compromised. You are able to see the current status of your website security on the WordPress card.

[[File:WP Security Warning.png|400px]]

If you see “warning” or “danger” next to “Security status”, we recommend that you secure your instance.

'''Caution:''' Some security measures, once applied, can be rolled back, some '''cannot'''. We recommend that you back up before securing a WordPress instance.

To secure your WordPress Website(s) [[WordPress_Toolkit/Secure_WordPress | Click Here]]

== Copy and Sync Your WordPress ==

You may want to copy or clone your WordPress site in one of the following situations:

* Staging
* Production
* Backup/Master copy
* Multiple Development

To learn how to copy or sync cloned websites [[WordPress_Toolkit/Copy_WordPress | Click Here]]

== Maintenance Mode ==

When a WordPress website enters maintenance mode, the website's content is hidden from visitors without being changed or otherwise affected. Visitors accessing your website when it is in maintenance mode see a maintenance screen webpage instead of the website content.

[[File:WP_Maintenance.png|600px]]

Your WordPress website enters maintenance mode automatically when you are:
* Upgrading your WordPress instance.
* Synchronizing WordPress instances via WordPress Toolkit.

If you are making changes to your website and want to temporarily hide it from visitors, you can manually put it into maintenance mode.

# Go to WordPress and choose the website.
# Switch on “Maintenance mode” on the instance card.
#:
#:[[File:WP_Maintenance2.png]]
#:
# To take your website out of maintenance mode, switch off “Maintenance mode”.

Hosted Email Base:iOS

2018-04-06T17:04:59Z

Envy:

==== Download the Profile ====
Download the XMission email profile by loading this webpage on your device and then
'''[https://asset.xmission.com/xmission-zimbra-base-signed.mobileconfig tapping here]'''.

==== You will see the "Install Profile" for XMission Zimbra Base launch. Tap the '''Install''' button. ====
[[Image:Ios-zimbra-base-1.png]]

==== Enter your device's lock code or password: ====
[[Image:Ios-zimbra-base-2.png]]

==== Press the '''Install''' button. ====
[[Image:Ios-zimbra-base-3.png]]

==== Enter your full name: ====
[[Image:Ios-zimbra-base-4.png]]

==== Enter your email address: ====
[[Image:Ios-zimbra-base-5.png]]

==== Enter your email address again: ====
[[Image:Ios-zimbra-base-6.png]]

==== Enter your password: ====
[[Image:Ios-zimbra-base-7.png]]

==== Enter your email address again: ====
[[Image:Ios-zimbra-base-8.png]]

==== Enter your email address one last time: ====
[[Image:Ios-zimbra-base-9.png]]

==== Enter your password again: ====
[[Image:Ios-zimbra-base-10.png]]

==== You are finished! ====
[[Image:Ios-zimbra-base-11.png]]

[[Category:Client Email Configuration|XMission Email|iPhone / iPad]]
[[Category:XMission Email|iPhone / iPad]]

==== Delete the Profile ====
# Go into Settings
# Click General
# Click on "Profile"
# Click on the XMission profile
# Delete the Profile.

Hosting a domain not registered with XMission

2018-03-22T20:59:12Z

Envy: /* Name Servers */

Domains registered through XMission, all hosting for that domain provided by XMission will be automatically configured properly. Domains registered through third party registrars will need to have their name servers or DNS settings configured to work with XMission hosting.

==Name Servers==
In order for XMission to handle DNS completely, the domain name servers need to be pointed properly. This can be done through the control panel offered by the registrar. Locate the section used to declare the name servers, and set them as follows:

'''Primary:''' ns.xmission.com<br>
'''Secondary:''' ns1.xmission.com, ns2.xmission.com

This will point the name servers at XMission, and after that information has propagated (15-30 minutes typically), any DNS configured in your XMission Hosting will take effect.

==Web Hosting Only==
In the situation that the DNS needs to stay with the registrar or elsewhere, an '''A record''' needs to be added for the hosting with XMission to take effect.

In the registrars DNS control panel, add a new record for your domain, pointing at the IP address of the server (found under '''Websites and Domains''', next to '''IP Address''' in your hosting control panel for your domain). Typically, the A record is formatted as follows:

'''Record Type:''' A<br>
'''Domain/Record Name:''' @<br>
'''IP Address:''' The IP address of your shared hosting.

Hosting a domain not registered with XMission

2018-03-22T20:57:39Z

Envy: /* Web Hosting Only */

Domains registered through XMission, all hosting for that domain provided by XMission will be automatically configured properly. Domains registered through third party registrars will need to have their name servers or DNS settings configured to work with XMission hosting.

==Name Servers==
In order for XMission to handle DNS completely, the domain name servers need to be pointed properly. This can be done through the control panel offered by the registrar. Locate the section used to declare the name servers, and set them as follows:

'''Primary:''' ns.xmission.com<br>
'''Secondary:''' ns1.xmission.com, ns2.xmission.com

This will point the name servers at XMission, and after that information has propagated (15-30 minutes typically), any DNS XMission currently has will take effect.

==Web Hosting Only==
In the situation that the DNS needs to stay with the registrar or elsewhere, an '''A record''' needs to be added for the hosting with XMission to take effect.

In the registrars DNS control panel, add a new record for your domain, pointing at the IP address of the server (found under '''Websites and Domains''', next to '''IP Address''' in your hosting control panel for your domain). Typically, the A record is formatted as follows:

'''Record Type:''' A<br>
'''Domain/Record Name:''' @<br>
'''IP Address:''' The IP address of your shared hosting.

Hosting a domain not registered with XMission

2018-03-22T20:51:00Z

Envy:

Domains registered through XMission, all hosting for that domain provided by XMission will be automatically configured properly. Domains registered through third party registrars will need to have their name servers or DNS settings configured to work with XMission hosting.

==Name Servers==
In order for XMission to handle DNS completely, the domain name servers need to be pointed properly. This can be done through the control panel offered by the registrar. Locate the section used to declare the name servers, and set them as follows:

'''Primary:''' ns.xmission.com<br>
'''Secondary:''' ns1.xmission.com, ns2.xmission.com

This will point the name servers at XMission, and after that information has propagated (15-30 minutes typically), any DNS XMission currently has will take effect.

==Web Hosting Only==
If you're happy with your registrar controlling your DNS, or have the name servers pointed elsewhere already, but still want to have XMission host your website, we need to update the DNS itself.

In your registrars DNS control panel, you will want to add an '''A record''' for your website, pointing at the IP address of your server (found under '''Websites and Domains''', next to '''IP Address''' in your hosting control panel for your domain). Typically, the A record is formatted as follows:

'''Record Type:''' A<br>
'''Domain/Record Name:''' @<br>
'''IP Address:''' The IP address of your shared hosting.

Hosting a domain not registered with XMission

2018-03-22T19:44:16Z

Envy:

If domains are registered with XMission, hosting will work automatically. If a domain is not registered with XMission, a little bit more work is necessary.

==Name Servers==
In order for XMission to handle your DNS completely, you need to point the '''Name Servers''' of your domain to us. This can be done through the control panel your registrar offers. Locate the section used to declare the name servers, and set them as follows:

'''Primary:''' ns.xmission.com<br>
'''Secondary:''' ns1.xmission.com, ns2.xmission.com

This will point the name servers at XMission, and after that information has propagated (15-30 minutes usually), any DNS you have with XMission will take effect.

==Web Hosting Only==
If you're happy with your registrar controlling your DNS, or have the name servers pointed elsewhere already, but still want to have XMission host your website, we need to update the DNS itself.

In your registrars DNS control panel, you will want to add an '''A record''' for your website, pointing at the IP address of your server (found under '''Websites and Domains''', next to '''IP Address''' in your hosting control panel for your domain). Typically, the A record is formatted as follows:

'''Record Type:''' A<br>
'''Domain/Record Name:''' @<br>
'''IP Address:''' The IP address of your shared hosting.

Hosting a domain not registered with XMission

2018-03-22T19:39:58Z

Envy: /* Name Servers */

If domains are registered with XMission, hosting will work automatically. If a domain is not registered with XMission, a little bit more work is necessary.

==Name Servers==
If you want XMission to handle your DNS completely, you need to point the '''Name Servers''' of your domain to us. This can be done through the control panel your registrar offers. Locate the section used to declare the name servers, and set them as follows:

'''Primary:''' ns.xmission.com<br>
'''Secondary:''' ns1.xmission.com, ns2.xmission.com

This will point the name servers at XMission, and after that information has propagated (15-30 minutes usually), any DNS you have with XMission will take effect.

==Web Hosting Only==
If you're happy with your registrar controlling your DNS, or have the name servers pointed elsewhere already, but still want to have XMission host your website, we need to update the DNS itself.

In your registrars DNS control panel, you will want to add an '''A record''' for your website, pointing at the IP address of your server (found under '''Websites and Domains''', next to '''IP Address''' in your hosting control panel for your domain). Typically, the A record is formatted as follows:

'''Record Type:''' A<br>
'''Domain/Record Name:''' @<br>
'''IP Address:''' The IP address of your shared hosting.

Hosting a domain not registered with XMission

2018-03-22T19:39:48Z

Envy: /* Web Hosting Only */

If domains are registered with XMission, hosting will work automatically. If a domain is not registered with XMission, a little bit more work is necessary.

==Name Servers==
If you want XMission to handle your DNS completely, you need to point the '''Name Servers''' of your domain to us. This can be done through the control panel your registrar offers. Locate the section used to declare the name servers, and set them as follows:
'''Primary:''' ns.xmission.com
'''Secondary:''' ns1.xmission.com, ns2.xmission.com

This will point the name servers at XMission, and after that information has propagated (15-30 minutes usually), any DNS you have with XMission will take effect.

==Web Hosting Only==
If you're happy with your registrar controlling your DNS, or have the name servers pointed elsewhere already, but still want to have XMission host your website, we need to update the DNS itself.

In your registrars DNS control panel, you will want to add an '''A record''' for your website, pointing at the IP address of your server (found under '''Websites and Domains''', next to '''IP Address''' in your hosting control panel for your domain). Typically, the A record is formatted as follows:

'''Record Type:''' A<br>
'''Domain/Record Name:''' @<br>
'''IP Address:''' The IP address of your shared hosting.

Hosting a domain not registered with XMission

2018-03-22T19:39:23Z

Envy: /* Web Hosting Only */

If domains are registered with XMission, hosting will work automatically. If a domain is not registered with XMission, a little bit more work is necessary.

==Name Servers==
If you want XMission to handle your DNS completely, you need to point the '''Name Servers''' of your domain to us. This can be done through the control panel your registrar offers. Locate the section used to declare the name servers, and set them as follows:
'''Primary:''' ns.xmission.com
'''Secondary:''' ns1.xmission.com, ns2.xmission.com

This will point the name servers at XMission, and after that information has propagated (15-30 minutes usually), any DNS you have with XMission will take effect.

==Web Hosting Only==
If you're happy with your registrar controlling your DNS, or have the name servers pointed elsewhere already, but still want to have XMission host your website, we need to update the DNS itself.

In your registrars/dns hosts control panel, you will want to add an '''A record''' for your website, pointing at the IP address of your server (found under '''Websites and Domains''', next to '''IP Address''' in your hosting control panel for your domain). Typically, the A record is formatted as follows:

'''Record Type:''' A<br>
'''Domain/Record Name:''' @<br>
'''IP Address:''' The IP address of your shared hosting.

Hosting a domain not registered with XMission

2018-03-22T19:39:05Z

Envy: /* Web Hosting Only */

If domains are registered with XMission, hosting will work automatically. If a domain is not registered with XMission, a little bit more work is necessary.

==Name Servers==
If you want XMission to handle your DNS completely, you need to point the '''Name Servers''' of your domain to us. This can be done through the control panel your registrar offers. Locate the section used to declare the name servers, and set them as follows:
'''Primary:''' ns.xmission.com
'''Secondary:''' ns1.xmission.com, ns2.xmission.com

This will point the name servers at XMission, and after that information has propagated (15-30 minutes usually), any DNS you have with XMission will take effect.

==Web Hosting Only==
If you're happy with your registrar controlling your DNS, or have the name servers pointed elsewhere already, but still want to have XMission host your website, we need to update the DNS itself.

In your registrars/dns hosts control panel, you will want to add an '''A record''' for your website, pointing at the IP address of your server (found under '''Websites and Domains''', next to '''IP Address'' in your hosting control panel for your domain). Typically, the A record is formatted as follows:

'''Record Type:''' A<br>
'''Domain/Record Name:''' @<br>
'''IP Address:''' The IP address of your shared hosting.

Hosting a domain not registered with XMission

2018-03-22T19:38:51Z

Envy: /* Web Hosting Only */

If domains are registered with XMission, hosting will work automatically. If a domain is not registered with XMission, a little bit more work is necessary.

==Name Servers==
If you want XMission to handle your DNS completely, you need to point the '''Name Servers''' of your domain to us. This can be done through the control panel your registrar offers. Locate the section used to declare the name servers, and set them as follows:
'''Primary:''' ns.xmission.com
'''Secondary:''' ns1.xmission.com, ns2.xmission.com

This will point the name servers at XMission, and after that information has propagated (15-30 minutes usually), any DNS you have with XMission will take effect.

==Web Hosting Only==
If you're happy with your registrar controlling your DNS, or have the name servers pointed elsewhere already, but still want to have XMission host your website, we need to update the DNS itself. In your registrars/dns hosts control panel, you will want to add an '''A record''' for your website, pointing at the IP address of your server (found under '''Websites and Domains''', next to '''IP Address'' in your hosting control panel for your domain). Typically, the A record is formatted as follows:

'''Record Type:''' A<br>
'''Domain/Record Name:''' @<br>
'''IP Address:''' The IP address of your shared hosting.

Hosting a domain not registered with XMission

2018-03-22T19:38:40Z

Envy: /* Web Hosting Only */

If domains are registered with XMission, hosting will work automatically. If a domain is not registered with XMission, a little bit more work is necessary.

==Name Servers==
If you want XMission to handle your DNS completely, you need to point the '''Name Servers''' of your domain to us. This can be done through the control panel your registrar offers. Locate the section used to declare the name servers, and set them as follows:
'''Primary:''' ns.xmission.com
'''Secondary:''' ns1.xmission.com, ns2.xmission.com

This will point the name servers at XMission, and after that information has propagated (15-30 minutes usually), any DNS you have with XMission will take effect.

==Web Hosting Only==
If you're happy with your registrar controlling your DNS, or have the name servers pointed elsewhere already, but still want to have XMission host your website, we need to update the DNS itself. In your registrars/dns hosts control panel, you will want to add an '''A record''' for your website, pointing at the IP address of your server (found under '''Websites and Domains''', next to '''IP Address'' in your hosting control panel for your domain). Typically, the A record is formatted as follows:

'''Record Type:''' A

'''Domain/Record Name:''' @

'''IP Address:''' The IP address of your shared hosting.

Hosting a domain not registered with XMission

2018-03-22T19:38:05Z

Envy: /* Web Hosting Only */

If domains are registered with XMission, hosting will work automatically. If a domain is not registered with XMission, a little bit more work is necessary.

==Name Servers==
If you want XMission to handle your DNS completely, you need to point the '''Name Servers''' of your domain to us. This can be done through the control panel your registrar offers. Locate the section used to declare the name servers, and set them as follows:
'''Primary:''' ns.xmission.com
'''Secondary:''' ns1.xmission.com, ns2.xmission.com

This will point the name servers at XMission, and after that information has propagated (15-30 minutes usually), any DNS you have with XMission will take effect.

==Web Hosting Only==
If you're happy with your registrar controlling your DNS, or have the name servers pointed elsewhere already, but still want to have XMission host your website, we need to update the DNS itself. In your registrars/dns hosts control panel, you will want to add an '''A record''' for your website, pointing at the IP address of your server (found under '''Websites and Domains''', next to '''IP Address'' in your hosting control panel for your domain). Typically, the A record is formatted as follows:

'''Record Type:''' A
'''Domain/Record Name:''' @
'''IP Address:''' The IP address of your shared hosting.

Hosting a domain not registered with XMission

2018-03-22T19:37:49Z

Envy: Created page with "If domains are registered with XMission, hosting will work automatically. If a domain is not registered with XMission, a little bit more work is necessary. ==Name Servers==..."

If domains are registered with XMission, hosting will work automatically. If a domain is not registered with XMission, a little bit more work is necessary.

==Name Servers==
If you want XMission to handle your DNS completely, you need to point the '''Name Servers''' of your domain to us. This can be done through the control panel your registrar offers. Locate the section used to declare the name servers, and set them as follows:
'''Primary:''' ns.xmission.com
'''Secondary:''' ns1.xmission.com, ns2.xmission.com

This will point the name servers at XMission, and after that information has propagated (15-30 minutes usually), any DNS you have with XMission will take effect.

==Web Hosting Only==
If you're happy with your registrar controlling your DNS, or have the name servers pointed elsewhere already, but still want to have XMission host your website, we need to update the DNS itself. In your registrar's/dns host's control panel, you will want to add an '''A record''' for your website, pointing at the IP address of your server (found under '''Websites and Domains''', next to '''IP Address'' in your hosting control panel for your domain). Typically, the A record is formatted as follows:

'''Record Type:''' A
'''Domain/Record Name:''' @
'''IP Address:''' The IP address of your shared hosting.

Shared Hosting

2018-03-22T19:28:33Z

Envy: /* Getting Started */

<noinclude>

== Getting Started ==

</noinclude>
*[[Administration/Logging in]]
*[[Previewing the Website]]
*[[Managing Domain/Users]]
*[[Creating/Managing User Roles]]
*[[Managing FTP Access/Users]]
**[[About FTP and Shared Hosting]]
*[[Adding MySQL Databases]]
**[[Managing MySQL]]
*[[Adding/Managing DNS Records]]
*[[Adding a Domain]]
**[[Adding a Subdomain]]
**[[Adding a Domain Alias]]
**[[Adding a Domain Forwarder]]
*[[Secure Your Sites]]
*[[Copying a Website]]
*[[Domain Transfer and Redemption]]
*[[Password Protecting a Directory With ".htaccess"]]
*[[Changing your upload limits]]
*[[Hosting a domain not registered with XMission]]
Applications
*[http://wiki.xmission.com/WordPress Wordpress One-Click Install]
*[https://wiki.xmission.com/Lets_Encrypt Let's Encrypt!]

Shared Hosting

2018-03-20T20:43:48Z

Envy:

<noinclude>

== Getting Started ==

</noinclude>
*[[Administration/Logging in]]
*[[Previewing the Website]]
*[[Managing Domain/Users]]
*[[Creating/Managing User Roles]]
*[[Managing FTP Access/Users]]
**[[About FTP and Shared Hosting]]
*[[Adding MySQL Databases]]
**[[Managing MySQL]]
*[[Adding/Managing DNS Records]]
*[[Adding a Domain]]
**[[Adding a Subdomain]]
**[[Adding a Domain Alias]]
**[[Adding a Domain Forwarder]]
*[[Secure Your Sites]]
*[[Copying a Website]]
*[[Domain Transfer and Redemption]]
*[[Password Protecting a Directory With ".htaccess"]]
*[[Changing your upload limits]]
Applications
*[http://wiki.xmission.com/WordPress Wordpress One-Click Install]
*[https://wiki.xmission.com/Lets_Encrypt Let's Encrypt!]

XMission Control Panel/Services Tab

2018-03-20T19:33:38Z

Envy: /* Adding a New PHP Setting */

=Services=
The '''Services''' section of your account details the various services you have active, and depending on the service, assorted tools to help you manage the service.

You can get to your '''Services''' page by clicking on the '''Services''' link at the top of the screen.

[[File:Services_header.png]]

On the '''Services''' screen, you will see various sections depending on the services on your account. You can click on a section to expand it and see detailed information.

==Summary==
The '''Summary''' section details all of the services currently on your account. Certain services that don't have additional tools available, such as Internet connections, will appear here instead of appearing in their own section.

==Email==
The '''Email''' section details all of the email services currently active on the account and provides login buttons to grant you quick access to your inbox for personal accounts.

NOTE: the panel currently does not provide specific controls for Zimbra Base and Premium accounts in the Email section. To manage your Zimbra domain, login to [https://zimbra.xmission.com:7071/zimbraAdmin/ Zimbra Admin] with the appropriate administrator account.

==Cloud Servers==
The '''Cloud Servers''' section details all of the Managed and Unmanaged Cloud hosting servers currently active on the account. Furthermore, the servers can be managed from this page.

===Add a Server===
To add a hosted cloud server to your account, click on the 'Add a server' button at the bottom of the expanded Cloud Servers section.

[[File:Add-server-button.png]]

A window will appear with the various options you have when adding a server. The cost field will dynamically update based on the options you choose.

[[File:Create-new-server.png]]

You can read up on the Managed Cloud and Unmanaged Cloud servers by clicking on the 'Read more' links.

===Change the Status of an Existing Server===
You can start or shut down your servers by clicking on the "Status" drop down underneath the "Cloud Servers" section.

[[File:Server-status-button.png]]

===Edit Existing Servers===
Clicking on the "Edit" button for a cloud server will allow you to edit resources, and on Managed servers, allow you to tweak specific features related to your hosted website.

[[File:Edit-server-button.png]]

====Configure Resources====
Clicking on the "Configure resources" button will allow you to change the current CPU Cores, Memory, and Storage settings on your Cloud Server.

[[File:Configure-resources-button.png]]

Changing any of these settings will automatically update the Cost section, reflecting what the allocated resources will cost you monthly.

[[File:Configure-resources-window.png]]

====SSL Certificates====
You can view the SSL Certificates currently installed on your Managed Server by clicking on "Manage" under the "SSL Certificates" section of "Server settings".

[[File:Manage-ssl-certs.png]]

=====Adding an SSL Certificate=====
You can add an SSL Certificate by clicking on the green "Add SSL Certification" button.

[[File:Add-ssl-certificate-button.png]]

You will need to name your certificate, insert the Cert and Key information, and finally the Chain Cert/CA information if you have it.

[[File:Add-ssl-certificate-window.png]]

=====Removing an SSL Certificate=====
You can remove an SSL certificate by clicking on the red "Delete" button.

[[File:Delete-ssl-certificate-button.png]]

You will be asked to confirm the deletion before your certificate is actually deleted.

====Domain Redirects====
You can add a redirect for one of your domains by clicking on "Manage" under the "Redirects" section under "Server settings".

[[File:Manage-redirects-button.png]]

=====Adding a Domain Redirect=====
You can add a domain redirect by clicking on the green "Add Domain Redirect" button.

[[File:Add-redirect-button.png]]

[[File:Domain-redirect-window.png]]

'''If your domain is pointed at XMission, you will also need to add it to your DNS if you have not already, otherwise the redirect will not work.'''

=====Removing a Domain Redirect=====
Domain redirects can be removed by clicking on the red "Delete" button next to the redirect you want to remove.

[[File:Delete-redirect-button.png]]

You will be prompted to confirm the deletion before the redirect is removed.

====PHP Settings====
You can configure your PHP settings under the "PHP settings" section.

=====Adding a New PHP Setting=====
You can add a new PHP setting by clicking on the "+ Add" button.

[[File:Add-php-settings.png]]

You can name the key and set its value in the window that appears.

[[File:New-php-setting-window.png]]

When you are satisfied with your setting, click on "Submit". Note: ensure your syntax is correct.

If you are looking to update your upload size specifically, you can find a guide on updating that [[Changing your upload limits#Cloud Hosting|here]]

=====Removing an Existing PHP Setting=====
You can remove a PHP setting by clicking on the red "Delete" button.

[[File:Delete-php-settings.png]]

You will be prompted to confirm the deletion before the setting is removed.

====Virtual Hosts====
You can manage the websites hosted on the server under the "Virtual Hosts" section. You can configure the active aliases, FTP accounts, and SSL certificates. If you would like to view sites built on your server without updating your DNS, you can view instructions on modifying your hosts file [http://wiki.xmission.com/Cloud_Hosting/Hosts_File here].

=====Adding a Website=====
You can add a website to your server by clicking on the "+ Add website" button.

[[File:Add-virsthost-button.png]]

You can set the domain name, any aliases you want to add, and SSL options for the site in the New Website window that appears.

[[File:New-virthost-window.png]]

NOTES:
* Enabling "SSL Only" will setup a 301 redirect to direct any http traffic to https.
* You will need to have an SSL Certificate already in place to choose when enabling SSL for a website.

======Adding / Editing Domain Aliases======
Clicking on the "Edit" button underneath "Domain aliases" will allow you to add, edit, and remove aliases for the domain in question.

[[File:Edit-domain-aliases.png]]

Existing aliases will turn into a text field, allowing you to edit them as needed. Clicking the red "-" button will remove it. Clicking the green "+" button will add a new text field that can be used to enter a new alias.

[[File:Domain-alias-edit-buttons.png]]

When you are satisfied with your changes, click "Save".

======Editing FTP Accounts======
Clicking the "Edit" button underneath "FTP accounts" will allow you to add, edit and remove FTP users for the website in question.

[[File:Ftp-users-edit.png]]

Clicking the blue "+ Add FTP" button will open the New FTP User window.

[[File:New-ftp-user-window.png]]

Here you can enter a new Username, and set the password for the new user.

Clicking on the gear button will allow you to change the password for the FTP user you wish to update.

To remove an FTP user, click on the red "Delete" button. You will be prompted to confirm the deletion.

[[File:Ftp-users-edit-buttons.png]]

======Enabling SSL / Editing SSL Certificate in Use======
Clicking the "Edit" button underneath "HTTPS" will allow you to enable SSL, turn on HTTPS 301 redirects, and assign a certificate to an existing website.

[[File:Edit-ssl-certificates.png]]

You can enable HTTPS by clicking the check box next to "SSL Enabled". Checking "SSL Only" will enable HTTPS 301 redirects for your domain, which will direct all HTTP traffic to HTTPS.

You can set the active certificate by choosing one from the drop down beneath "SSL Certificate".

[[File:Ssl-edit-buttons.png]]

=====Removing a Website=====
A website can be removed from your server by clicking on the red "Delete" button. You will be prompted to confirm your deletion.

[[File:Delete-virthost-button.png]]

'''NOTE: Deleting a website will also delete the relevant directory and files within it, so when deleting a website, ensure that you have backed up the files you want to keep.'''

====Databases====
The databases section allows you to add databases, view database names and usernames associated with those databases, edit database passwords and delete databases.

=====Adding a Database=====
You can add a database by clicking on the "+ Add database" button.

[[File:Add-database-button.png]]

You can define the database name, username and password in the window that appears. Note that you will need to confirm the password before the database will be created.

[[File:New-database-window.png]]

=====Changing Password on Existing Database=====
You can change the password on an existing domain by clicking on "Change Password" for the database you wish to edit.

[[File:Database-change-password-button.png]]

You will need to confirm the new password before it will be updated.

=====Removing a Database=====
You can remove a database by clicking on the red "Delete" button next to the database you wish to remove. You will be prompted to confirm deletion before the database is removed.

[[File:Database-delete-button.png]]

=====Accessing phpMyAdmin=====
You can access phpMyAdmin for your databases by clicking on the "phpMyAdmin" button below the database list.

[[File:Phpmyadmin-button.png]]

===Installing WordPress===
If you would like to install WordPress on your Managed Cloud Server, you can find instructions on how to do so [[Installing WordPress on your Managed Cloud|here]].

==Hosting==
Under the hosting section, you can see the various website hosting services currently active on the account.

With Shared Web Hosting services, you will be able to see which server your website is located on, the primary username associated with that hosting package, and a Login button that will take you directly to your website control panel.

==DNS==
The DNS section will show you the DNS you've added for the domains you manage. Domains you have associated with your hosted cloud servers will appear here automatically, but you can further add additional domains if you wish.

Clicking on a domain in the list to the left will show you the current record for that domain.

===Add Domain===
To add DNS for a domain, you can click on the '+ Add Domain' button

[[File:Add-domain-dns.png]]

This will bring up the 'New Zone' window. Here, you can input the domain name for the domain you wish to manage, and the TTL for the record. By default, the TTL is 3600.

When you're satisfied with what you've entered, click on the 'Create' button.

===Edit Domain===
With the domain selected on the left hand side, you will be able to click on the 'Edit' button next to the domain name on the right hand side.

[[File:Edit-domain.png]]

This will bring up the 'Edit Zone' window, which looks nearly identical to the New Zone window.

====Add New DNS Record====
With the domain selected on the left hand side, you can click on the green '+' symbol at the bottom of the DNS section.

[[File:Add-dns.png]]

This will bring up the New Record window, where you can input the record name, as well as determine what type of record it is.

Choosing the type of record will update the window to bring up fields appropriate to the type of record you're wishing to add.

* '''A Record'''
A records allow you to point a hostname to a specific IP address. Clicking on '''A''' will bring up an IP Address field, allowing you to point the record to a specific IP address.

* '''TXT Record'''
TXT records allow you to specify an arbitrary string of text to be associated with a designated hostname. Clicking on '''TXT''' will bring up a Text field, allowing you to specify the text string you want associated with the record.

* '''AAAA Record'''
AAAA records are used to associate IPv6 addresses with the designated hostname. Clicking on '''AAAA''' will bring up an IPv6 Address field, allowing you to specify the IPv6 address you want associated with the record.

* '''CNAME Record'''
CNAME records are used to alias one host name to another (most common example being www.domain.tld to domain.tld). Clicking on '''CNAME''' will bring up an Aliased Domain field, allowing you to specify which domain you want the designated hostname to point to.

* '''SRV Record'''
SRV records are used to locate specific protocols on a domain.

* '''NS Record'''
NS records are used to delegate DNS to the listed name servers. Clicking on '''NS''' will bring up a name server field. By default, all DNS will come with name server records populated.

* '''MX Record'''
MX records allow you to determine which mail host will control your email. Clicking on '''MX''' will bring up Target and Priority fields. The target is the url of the host managing your email (XMission's MX record is mx.xmission.com). The priority determines the order in which your mail servers will be processed. A lower priority is always processed first.

====Edit/Remove Existing DNS Record====
You can edit a DNS record by clicking on the "Edit" button next to the record you wish to edit.

[[File:Edit-dns.png]]

This will change the existing record into editable text boxes you can update. When you are satisfied with your changes, click the blue "Save" button.

[[File:Edit-dns-fields.png]]

A DNS record can be removed by clicking on the red "Delete" button next to the dns record you want to remove. You will be prompted to confirm the deletion before it is removed.

[[File:Delete-dns.png]]

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Unlimited Hosting/Plesk Mail

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<h2 style="padding-top:1.5em">Recommended Email Settings</h2>
{| style="text-align: left; border: 1px solid #ccc;" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2"
! style="border-bottom:1px solid #ccc; background-color: #eef; padding:2px 8px" colspan=2 | Incoming Server Information:
! style="border-style: solid; border-width: 0 0 1px 1px; border-color:#ccc; background-color: #eef; padding:2px 8px" colspan=2 | Outgoing Server Information:
|-
|style="padding:2px 8px" |Server Type: || IMAP
|style="border-left:1px solid #ccc; padding:2px 8px" | Server Type: || SMTP
|-
|style="padding:2px 8px" |Hostname: || example.com
|style="border-left:1px solid #ccc; padding:2px 8px" | Hostname: || example.com  
|-
|style="padding:2px 8px" |Port: || 143
|style="border-left:1px solid #ccc; padding:2px 8px" | Port: || 465
|-
|style="padding:2px 8px" |Encryption Type: || None
|style="border-left:1px solid #ccc; padding:2px 8px" | Encryption Type: || SSL
|-
|style="padding:2px 8px" |Authenticate Using: || Clear Text/Normal Password  
|style="border-left:1px solid #ccc; padding:2px 8px" | Requires Authentication: || Yes
|-
|style="padding:2px 8px" |Logon User Name: || yourname@example.com  
|style="border-left:1px solid #ccc; padding:2px 8px" | ||
|}
{| style="text-align: left; border: 1px solid #ccc;" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2"
! style="border-bottom:1px solid #ccc; background-color: #eef; padding:2px 8px" colspan=2 | SSL Incoming Server Information:
! style="border-style: solid; border-width: 0 0 1px 1px; border-color:#ccc; background-color: #eef; padding:2px 8px" colspan=2 | SSL Outgoing Server Information:
|-
|style="padding:2px 8px" |Server Type: || IMAP
|style="border-left:1px solid #ccc; padding:2px 8px" | Server Type: || SMTP
|-
|style="padding:2px 8px" |Hostname: || example.com
|style="border-left:1px solid #ccc; padding:2px 8px" | Hostname: || example.com  
|-
|style="padding:2px 8px" |Port: || 993
|style="border-left:1px solid #ccc; padding:2px 8px" | Port: || 465
|-
|style="padding:2px 8px" |Encryption Type: || SSL
|style="border-left:1px solid #ccc; padding:2px 8px" | Encryption Type: || SSL
|-
|style="padding:2px 8px" |Authenticate Using: || Clear Text/Normal Password  
|style="border-left:1px solid #ccc; padding:2px 8px" | Requires Authentication: || Yes
|-
|style="padding:2px 8px" |Logon User Name: || yourname@example.com  
|style="border-left:1px solid #ccc; padding:2px 8px" | ||
|}

*Set up and use an e-mail client program on your computer. Typically, in such programs you should specify the following settings:
**Username. In this field, specify your full e-mail address. for example, johndoe@example.com.
**Password. Most likely, the password to your e-mail account.
**Mail server protocol. This property defines whether you want to keep copies of messages on the server or not. To keep the copies on the server, select the IMAP option. If you do not want to keep them on the server, select POP3.
** Incoming mail server (POP3/IMAP). Type your domain name. For example, example.com. The POP3 port is 110. The IMAP port is 143.
** Outgoing mail server (SMTP). Type your domain name. For example, example.com. The SMTP port is 25. This server requires authentication.

*[http://wiki/Hosting_Control_Panel/Mail_Setup_Outlook2012 Outlook 2012]
*[http://wiki/Hosting_Control_Panel/Mail_Setup_Outlook_Express Outlook Express]
*[http://wiki/Hosting_Control_Panel/Mail_Setup_Thunderbird Thunderbird]
*[http://wiki/Hosting_Control_Panel/Mail_Setup_Apple_Mail Mac Mail]

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Secure Your Sites

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==Plesk Shared Hosting: Securing Your Sites==

=== Creating CSR ===
SSL certificates secure transfer of sensitive data from visitors to your website, and also verify the site identity. Below you can find two lists of SSL certificates: the first one showing certificates that you use for securing your websites and the other one showing certificates that you purchased.

* From the Hosting control panel Click on Websites and Domains - if you just logged in you are already there.
[[File:Plesk_tabs_new.png]]

* Find the domain you wish to use your SSL Certificate for and click on the little down arrow to see more options.
* Next choose '''Secure Your Sites'''
[[File:SharedHosting-SSL-00.png]]

* Next choose '''Add SSL Certificate'''
[[File:SharedHosting-SSL-02.png]]

* Next fill in the form to generate a CSR then hit Request
[[File:SharedHosting-SSL-03.png]]
* Certificate Name: ''This will help you identify this certificate in the repository.''
* Country: ''This is defaulted to United States''
* State or province: ''The state in which your company resides''
* Location(city): ''The city in which your company resides''
* Organization Name: ''This can be your company name''
* Organization Department: ''Website, IT or variations, should not exceed 64 characters''
* Domain name: '' The domain name for which you want to purchase an SSL certificate. This should be a fully qualified domain name. Example: your-domain.com or www.your-domain.com''
* Email: ''The website administrator's email address''

* After you fill out the above form it will generate a '''CSR''' this is what you need to purchase a SSL Certificate.
* Confirmation that your CSR was created
[[File:SharedHosting-SSL-04.png]]

* Click on the Certificate name to view your CSR
[[File:SharedHosting-SSL-05.png]]

* Locate the CSR section on the page, and copy the text that starts with the line -----BEGIN CERTIFICATE REQUEST----- and ends with the line -----END CERTIFICATE REQUEST----- to the clipboard.
[[File:SharedHosting-SSL-06.png]]

* '''NOTE''' when ordering an SSL Certificate the validation email must match your domain with the following conditions
**admin@<domain.tld>
**administrator@<domain.tld>
**hostmaster@<domain.tld>
**webmaster@<domain.tld>
**postmaster@<domain.tld>

=== Installing SSL Certificate ===
* Once you have ordered your SSL Certificate, you should receive an email to approve the creating of the certificate. Once you approve the process, another email will be sent to you with your Certificate.

* Log in to your Control Panel
* Find the domain you wish to secure and click on the little down arrow to expand the options
* Choose '''Secure Your Sites'''
* Click on the Certificate Name that you created earlier
* After you have copied the Certificate from the email you received past it in the box for Certificate
** Be sure to include -----Begin Certificate----- and -----End Certificate-----
[[File:SharedHosting-SSL-07.png]]

* Now you need to assign the certificate to your site. To do that, from the menu choose'''Websites and Domains'''
* Find the domain you are add the SSL Certificate for and choose '''Hosting Settings'''
[[File:SharedHosting-SSL-08.png]]

* Then check the box for SSL Support and select your certificate
[[File:SharedHosting-SSL-09.png]]

* Click '''OK''' at the bottom and that is it.

[[Category:Shared Hosting|Secure Your Sites]]

Web Statistics

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View the reports on how your websites are visited: See how many people visited a site and which webpages they viewed.

Your web statistics offer:
:Month
:Unique visitors
:Number of visits
:Bandwidth
:Browsers
:Search Keyphrases
And more

===How do I access my web statistics?===

To find out how many people visited a site, from what countries, and what pages of the site they viewed:
#Go to the Websites & Domains tab and click the domain name for which you want to view the statictics
#Click Web Statistics.
#The site visitor statistics will show in a new browser window.
#To view statistics for web pages viewed from the SSL-secured area of your site, select SSL Web Statistics in the menu.
#To view statistics for files downloaded over the file transfer protocol (FTP), select FTP Statistics in the menu.
Alternately, you can view the visits statistics for a site by visiting the following URL: https://your-domain.com/plesk-stat/webstat. When prompted for username and password, specify your FTP account username and password.

===What do my web statistics offer?===

* Number of visits, and number of unique visitors
* Visits duration and last visits
* Authenticated users, and last authenticated visits
* Days of week and rush hours (pages, hits, KB for each hour and day of week)
* Domains/countries of hosts visitors (pages, hits, KB, 269 domains/countries detected, GeoIp detection)
* Hosts list, last visits and unresolved IP addresses list
* Most viewed, entry and exit pages
* Files type
* Web compression statistics (for mod_gzip or mod_deflate)
* OS used (pages, hits, KB for each OS, 35 OS detected)
* Browsers used (pages, hits, KB for each browser, each version (Web, Wap, Media browsers: 97 browsers, more than 450 if using browsers_phone.pm library file)
* Visits of robots (319 robots detected)
* Worms attacks (5 worm's families)
* Search engines, keyphrases and keywords used to find your site (The 115 most famous search engines are detected like yahoo, google, altavista, etc...)
* HTTP errors (Page Not Found with last referrer, ...)
* Other personalized reports based on url, url parameters, referer field for miscellanous/marketing purpose
* Number of times your site is "added to favourites bookmarks"
* Screen size (need to add some HTML tags in index page)
* Ratio of Browsers with support of: Java, Flash, RealG2 reader, Quicktime reader, WMA reader, PDF reader (need to add some HTML tags in index page)
* Cluster report for load balanced servers ratio

===How far back do the web statistics go?===
Web and Traffic statistics are retained for 3 months - however the monthly history will allow you to see the data for the entire year. You are able to view the complete statistics for the current month and for the past 3 months.

===How often are the web statistics generated?===

Web Statistics are generated every night. So you can have the most updated information the next day.

===How can I change the username and password to access my web statistics?===

Since your FTP username and password is linked to your web statistics. You will need to edit your FTP username and password.
Follow this link for instructions: [http://wiki.xmission.com/Hosting_Control_Panel/Managing_FTP_Access_-_Users FTP Access]

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WordPress

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== '''Wordpress one click install''' ==

== Video ==
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4KqAr-BwEo XMission Support: How to install Wordpress]

== Easy Install ==
* To utilize the Wordpress once click install you will need to Login to your control panel.
* Go to [http://hosting.xmission.com http://hosting.xmission.com]<br>

* Enter your Username and Password<br>
[[File:Plesk_main_login.png]]

* Next select Applications from the menu<br>
[[File:web_domains.png]]

* Next choose Install - Under Wordpress<br>
[[File:Wordpress-1.png]]

'''NOTE:''' Pay attention to this section - as the default is to install in ''/wordpress'' if you '''do not''' want your clients to goto domain.tld/wordpress. then we suggest to remove '''/wordpress''' from that box.

* Next you will choose the directory you wish to install Wordpress
[[File:Wordpress-2.png ]]

*Next just click '''Install""" and your setup is complete.
[[File:Wordpress-3.png]]

==Advanced Setup==

* When choosing Wordpress - Click on the down arrow and choose '''Install (Custom)'''
[[File:Wordpress4.png]]

* Agree to the terms
[[File:Screen_Shot_2014-09-25_at_2.58.10_PM.png]]

*Next
[[File:Screen_Shot_2014-09-25_at_3.00.37_PM.png]]

*Specify the location: ''Choose where you want to install Wordpress. We recommend putting it in the root of your website.''
*Automatically update this app when updates are available : ''We recommend that you check this box to keep your Wordpress up to date.''
*Administrative access to the application: ''The default option is best in this case.''

== '''Moving an Existing Wordpress to XMission Hosting''' ==

[[1]] Follow the above section<br>
<br><br>
[[2]] Export the Database for your WordPress and save it to your local computer<br>
* Most Hosting companies will use PHPMyAdmin - you can log into this and export your database.
<br><br>
[[3]] Once your Database has been exported you will log into your control panel as stated above in Step 2 then click on Websites & Domains as in Step 3<br>
<br><br>
[[4]] Click on Databases <br>
[[File:wp_database.png]]<br>
<br><br>
[[5]] Choose the Database that reflects your Wordpress Install <br>
[[File:wp_select_database.png]]<br>
<br><br>
[[6]] Select webadmin icon located under Tools - This will launch PHPMyAdmin so you can import your WordPress Database<br>
[[File:wp_webadmin.png]]<br>
<br><br>
[[7]] Once in PHPMyAdmin - select Database from the menu<br>
[[File:phpmyadmin_database.png]]<br>
<br><br>
[[8]] Next Select your Database<br>
[[File:phpmyadmin_database_select.png]]<br>
<br><br>
[[9]] Choose Check All under all the tables - <br>
[[File:phpmyadmin_checkall.png]]<br>
<br><br>
[[10]] Where is says With Selected choose Drop<br>
[[File:phpmyadmin_drop.png]]<br>
<br><br>
[[11]] Choose Yes after you select Drop this will remove all the tables that the Pre-Installed WordPress has created and allow you to import your database.<br>
<br><br>
[[12]] Now choose Import from the menu bar<br>
[[File:phpmyadmin_database.png]]<br>
<br><br>
[[13]] In the Section File to Import: Click on Choose File so you can select your database to import. <br>
[[File:phpmyadmin_import.png]]<br>
<br><br>
[[14]] Once you have imported your database - you can then FTP your files to your new server. Use an FTP program like [http://filezilla-project.org/ FileZIlla] that is free and will work for Mac, Windows, and Linux<br>
* IF you are using FileZilla fill in the following information:<br>
[[File:filezilla.png]]<br>
** '''Host Name''' - your domain name (i.e. domain.com )
** '''Username''' - your FTP username
** '''Password''' - your FTP password

* When you FTP your files to your new Hosting - '''DO NOT''' include the '''wp-config.php''' or the '''.htaccess''' files
[[15]] Once you have FTP'd all of your files - you can then log in to your Admin panel (i.e. http://domain.com/wp-admin/) you can log in with the same username and password that you always have.
* Once you have logged in you will want to Click on Settings > Permalinks make sure it is currently set to Default .. click Save .. This will crate a .htaccess file. Now you can set the Permalinks the way you want.
<br>
Your Site should now be up and running the way it was at your old host.

== '''Moving your wordpress from one Domain to Another''' ==
[[1]] Follow the sections above - However After Step 13 follow these instructions<br>
<br><br>
[[2]] Choose SQL from the menu bar<br>
[[File:phpmyadmin_database.png]]<br>
<br><br>
[[3]] Insert the following:
UPDATE wp_options SET option_value = 'http://www.domain.com' WHERE option_name IN ('siteurl', 'home')
Insert that SQL query in the giant ‘Run SQL query/queries on database…’ field and change the http://www.domain.com to reflect the root level of the site you’re transferring to (so, if you’re moving WordPress to www.domain.com/bar make sure that the /bar is appended here)<br><br>
[[File:phpmyadmin_change_domain.png]]<br>
<br><br>
[[4]] Next you will want to run another SQL command:
UPDATE wp_posts SET post_content=(REPLACE (post_content, '{old url}','{new url}'))
If you’re moving from http://www.olddomain.com/blog to http://www.newdomain.com you’ll want '''{old url}''' to say ‘www.olddomain.com/blog’ and '''{new url}''' to say ‘www.newdomain.com’.)<br><br>
[[File:phpmyadmin_update_wp_post.png]]<br>
<br>
* After you run the above commands your WordPress site should now reflect your new domain.
* Continue steps 14 and 15 above as you will also want to edit your settings in Wordpress to reflect your new Domain name

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[[Category:Shared Hosting|Wordpress]]

Category:Shared Hosting

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Preparing for Cloud Migrations

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==Migrating your site to our Cloud Server==

When chooing our Cloud Server we want to make sure you have the best tools and information you will need to complete the process. This article will cover the step involved in preparing your site for migration to your new Cloud Server.

In most instances we will be handling the migration of your site from our legacy hosting, shared hosting or Stackable. If you are savvy you are also welcome to migrate your files over your sef. Here is an outline of the process.

A good thing to remember and if possible - make sure your applications are up to date - for instance if you are still using Wordpress 2.9 you might want to think about upgrading to the latest version - not only for compatibility issues but for security as well.

===Signing up===
First you will create an account at store.xmission.com to sign up for our Cloud Service. This will initiate the first phase in the migration process.

Any files located on your legacy hosting, shared hosting or Stackable account are now scheduled to be copied over to the new Cloud Server. During this time the server is up and running and available to log in to.

Any databases are then copied over to the new Cloud Server and files that call to the database are optimized for the new settings. <br>'''Note - this is on a case by case basis'''

Once all the files are migrated an email will be sent out to you notifying you that your new server is ready for testing.

Once testing is complete this will start phase 2

===Migration===
Once you have tested and reviewed the contents of your new Cloud Server you should respond to the email notifying us that everythign is 'good to go'. Once we receive this email we will rsync your files making sure any changed files are re-copied to the Cloud server - if you have a database we will make sure to do a database dump and move that over as well.

The time taken to migrate your site depends on how large your site is. This can be reduced by removing any large files you no longer need. Removing or deleting any log files, or archived log files or any application cache files.

===Check for large files===
One way to reduce the time of your migration is to remove large files or log files you no longer need. Here is a handy script you can run from the command line that will tell you where the large files are and what size they are.

If you are on Stackable you can run this from the command line
<code><pre>
find / -mount -type f -ls|sort -rnk7 |head -30|awk '{printf "%10d MB\t%s\n",($7/1024)/1024,$NF}'
</pre></code>

This will give you an understanding of where your larger files are and if you need them or if you can remove them prior to migration.

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<h3>Information</h3>
*[[Zimbra Domain Email and Collaboration Suite|Zimbra Email and Collaboration Suite]]
*[https://xmission.com/blog/?s=zimbra Zimbra power tips on our XMission blog]
*[[Hosting_Control_Panel/Mail| Shared Hosting Mail (Plesk Mail)]]

<h3>Setup Instructions</h3>
*[[Client_Configuration_for_%40XMission.com_Email|XMission.com Email Configuration Instructions]]
*[[Zimbra_Email_Client_Configurations|Zimbra Email Configuration Instructions]]
*[[General Email Settings]]
*[[webmail|XMission webmail help for @xmission.com email accounts]]
[[Category:Email]]

<h3> Miscellaneous</h3>
*[[Suffix_support | Suffix support adds unlimited address options to your XMission email]]
*[[Email attachments | Security: Why certain email attachments are blocked by XMission.]]
*[[LDAP/Active Directory | Authenticating XMission hosted Zimbra with customer LDAP/Active Directory.]]

Email

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<h3>Information</h3>
*[[Zimbra Domain Email and Collaboration Suite|Zimbra Email and Collaboration Suite]]
*[https://xmission.com/blog/?s=zimbra Zimbra power tips on our XMission blog]
*[[Hosting_Control_Panel/Mail| Shared Shared Hosting Mail (Plesk Mail)]]

<h3>Setup Instructions</h3>
*[[Client_Configuration_for_%40XMission.com_Email|XMission.com Email Configuration Instructions]]
*[[Zimbra_Email_Client_Configurations|Zimbra Email Configuration Instructions]]
*[[General Email Settings]]
*[[webmail|XMission webmail help for @xmission.com email accounts]]
[[Category:Email]]

<h3> Miscellaneous</h3>
*[[Suffix_support | Suffix support adds unlimited address options to your XMission email]]
*[[Email attachments | Security: Why certain email attachments are blocked by XMission.]]
*[[LDAP/Active Directory | Authenticating XMission hosted Zimbra with customer LDAP/Active Directory.]]

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Copying a Website

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== Plesk Shared Hosting: Copying a Website ==

Copying your website to a new location can be extremely useful. For example, you may want to make your current website only available at a subdomain or you may want to copy it for development purposes. Luckily, making a copy of your existing website is quite easy. First, ensure you are logged into your account at http://hosting.xmission.com.

*From the Control Panel, click on the "Websites & Domains" tab near the top of the screen.
[[File:Plesk tabs new.png]]

*Click the little arrow in the Doman name Box to expand the Hosting Settings, next select the "Website Copying" button.
[[File:2websitecopy.png]]

*You will now see a list of options and features. In this example, we will be copying the content of "stmyl.com" to "dev.stmyl.com" A brief description of the options follows below.
[[File:4websitecopy.png]]
*Website in the Panel: ''If you are copying the content of your current site to a location also hosted within your Control Panel, you will want to select this option.''
*Site name: ''This is the destination for the content to be copied. In our example, it is the subdomain "dev.stmyl.com" You may also copy content to an entirely separate domain.'' <blockquote style="background-color: lightblue; border: solid thin grey;">Please note: You must have first created the destination domain or subdomain before you can copy the content. For information on creating new domains and subdomains, pursue the links at the bottom of this page.</blockquote>
*What to do with existing files: ''If there is already content at the destination you are copying to, you can choose to either have the copy overwrite the relevant existing content or delete all the content completely.''
*FTP Storage: ''If you wish to copy your current content via FTP or to a host outside your Control Panel, you can use this option.'' <blockquote style="background-color: lightblue; border: solid thin grey;">Please note: You will need the relevant FTP information and credentials for any external servers.</blockquote>

*Once you've entered the correct information for your new domain, simply click "OK." Depending on the size of your website content, it may take the server some time to complete the task. You will receive an email when all content has been copied successfully.

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[[Category:Shared Hosting|Copy a Website]]

XMission Control Panel/Services Tab

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=Services=
The '''Services''' section of your account details the various services you have active, and depending on the service, assorted tools to help you manage the service.

You can get to your '''Services''' page by clicking on the '''Services''' link at the top of the screen.

[[File:Services_header.png]]

On the '''Services''' screen, you will see various sections depending on the services on your account. You can click on a section to expand it and see detailed information.

==Summary==
The '''Summary''' section details all of the services currently on your account. Certain services that don't have additional tools available, such as Internet connections, will appear here instead of appearing in their own section.

==Email==
The '''Email''' section details all of the email services currently active on the account and provides login buttons to grant you quick access to your inbox for personal accounts.

NOTE: the panel currently does not provide specific controls for Zimbra Base and Premium accounts in the Email section. To manage your Zimbra domain, login to [https://zimbra.xmission.com:7071/zimbraAdmin/ Zimbra Admin] with the appropriate administrator account.

==Cloud Servers==
The '''Cloud Servers''' section details all of the Managed and Unmanaged Cloud hosting servers currently active on the account. Furthermore, the servers can be managed from this page.

===Add a Server===
To add a hosted cloud server to your account, click on the 'Add a server' button at the bottom of the expanded Cloud Servers section.

[[File:Add-server-button.png]]

A window will appear with the various options you have when adding a server. The cost field will dynamically update based on the options you choose.

[[File:Create-new-server.png]]

You can read up on the Managed Cloud and Unmanaged Cloud servers by clicking on the 'Read more' links.

===Change the Status of an Existing Server===
You can start or shut down your servers by clicking on the "Status" drop down underneath the "Cloud Servers" section.

[[File:Server-status-button.png]]

===Edit Existing Servers===
Clicking on the "Edit" button for a cloud server will allow you to edit resources, and on Managed servers, allow you to tweak specific features related to your hosted website.

[[File:Edit-server-button.png]]

====Configure Resources====
Clicking on the "Configure resources" button will allow you to change the current CPU Cores, Memory, and Storage settings on your Cloud Server.

[[File:Configure-resources-button.png]]

Changing any of these settings will automatically update the Cost section, reflecting what the allocated resources will cost you monthly.

[[File:Configure-resources-window.png]]

====SSL Certificates====
You can view the SSL Certificates currently installed on your Managed Server by clicking on "Manage" under the "SSL Certificates" section of "Server settings".

[[File:Manage-ssl-certs.png]]

=====Adding an SSL Certificate=====
You can add an SSL Certificate by clicking on the green "Add SSL Certification" button.

[[File:Add-ssl-certificate-button.png]]

You will need to name your certificate, insert the Cert and Key information, and finally the Chain Cert/CA information if you have it.

[[File:Add-ssl-certificate-window.png]]

=====Removing an SSL Certificate=====
You can remove an SSL certificate by clicking on the red "Delete" button.

[[File:Delete-ssl-certificate-button.png]]

You will be asked to confirm the deletion before your certificate is actually deleted.

====Domain Redirects====
You can add a redirect for one of your domains by clicking on "Manage" under the "Redirects" section under "Server settings".

[[File:Manage-redirects-button.png]]

=====Adding a Domain Redirect=====
You can add a domain redirect by clicking on the green "Add Domain Redirect" button.

[[File:Add-redirect-button.png]]

[[File:Domain-redirect-window.png]]

'''If your domain is pointed at XMission, you will also need to add it to your DNS if you have not already, otherwise the redirect will not work.'''

=====Removing a Domain Redirect=====
Domain redirects can be removed by clicking on the red "Delete" button next to the redirect you want to remove.

[[File:Delete-redirect-button.png]]

You will be prompted to confirm the deletion before the redirect is removed.

====PHP Settings====
You can configure your PHP settings under the "PHP settings" section.

=====Adding a New PHP Setting=====
You can add a new PHP setting by clicking on the "+ Add" button.

[[File:Add-php-settings.png]]

You can name the key and set its value in the window that appears.

[[File:New-php-setting-window.png]]

When you are satisfied with your setting, click on "Submit". Note: ensure your syntax is correct.

If you are looking to update your upload size specifically, you can find a guide on updating that [[Changing your upload limits|here]]

=====Removing an Existing PHP Setting=====
You can remove a PHP setting by clicking on the red "Delete" button.

[[File:Delete-php-settings.png]]

You will be prompted to confirm the deletion before the setting is removed.

====Virtual Hosts====
You can manage the websites hosted on the server under the "Virtual Hosts" section. You can configure the active aliases, FTP accounts, and SSL certificates. If you would like to view sites built on your server without updating your DNS, you can view instructions on modifying your hosts file [http://wiki.xmission.com/Cloud_Hosting/Hosts_File here].

=====Adding a Website=====
You can add a website to your server by clicking on the "+ Add website" button.

[[File:Add-virsthost-button.png]]

You can set the domain name, any aliases you want to add, and SSL options for the site in the New Website window that appears.

[[File:New-virthost-window.png]]

NOTES:
* Enabling "SSL Only" will setup a 301 redirect to direct any http traffic to https.
* You will need to have an SSL Certificate already in place to choose when enabling SSL for a website.

======Adding / Editing Domain Aliases======
Clicking on the "Edit" button underneath "Domain aliases" will allow you to add, edit, and remove aliases for the domain in question.

[[File:Edit-domain-aliases.png]]

Existing aliases will turn into a text field, allowing you to edit them as needed. Clicking the red "-" button will remove it. Clicking the green "+" button will add a new text field that can be used to enter a new alias.

[[File:Domain-alias-edit-buttons.png]]

When you are satisfied with your changes, click "Save".

======Editing FTP Accounts======
Clicking the "Edit" button underneath "FTP accounts" will allow you to add, edit and remove FTP users for the website in question.

[[File:Ftp-users-edit.png]]

Clicking the blue "+ Add FTP" button will open the New FTP User window.

[[File:New-ftp-user-window.png]]

Here you can enter a new Username, and set the password for the new user.

Clicking on the gear button will allow you to change the password for the FTP user you wish to update.

To remove an FTP user, click on the red "Delete" button. You will be prompted to confirm the deletion.

[[File:Ftp-users-edit-buttons.png]]

======Enabling SSL / Editing SSL Certificate in Use======
Clicking the "Edit" button underneath "HTTPS" will allow you to enable SSL, turn on HTTPS 301 redirects, and assign a certificate to an existing website.

[[File:Edit-ssl-certificates.png]]

You can enable HTTPS by clicking the check box next to "SSL Enabled". Checking "SSL Only" will enable HTTPS 301 redirects for your domain, which will direct all HTTP traffic to HTTPS.

You can set the active certificate by choosing one from the drop down beneath "SSL Certificate".

[[File:Ssl-edit-buttons.png]]

=====Removing a Website=====
A website can be removed from your server by clicking on the red "Delete" button. You will be prompted to confirm your deletion.

[[File:Delete-virthost-button.png]]

'''NOTE: Deleting a website will also delete the relevant directory and files within it, so when deleting a website, ensure that you have backed up the files you want to keep.'''

====Databases====
The databases section allows you to add databases, view database names and usernames associated with those databases, edit database passwords and delete databases.

=====Adding a Database=====
You can add a database by clicking on the "+ Add database" button.

[[File:Add-database-button.png]]

You can define the database name, username and password in the window that appears. Note that you will need to confirm the password before the database will be created.

[[File:New-database-window.png]]

=====Changing Password on Existing Database=====
You can change the password on an existing domain by clicking on "Change Password" for the database you wish to edit.

[[File:Database-change-password-button.png]]

You will need to confirm the new password before it will be updated.

=====Removing a Database=====
You can remove a database by clicking on the red "Delete" button next to the database you wish to remove. You will be prompted to confirm deletion before the database is removed.

[[File:Database-delete-button.png]]

=====Accessing phpMyAdmin=====
You can access phpMyAdmin for your databases by clicking on the "phpMyAdmin" button below the database list.

[[File:Phpmyadmin-button.png]]

===Installing WordPress===
If you would like to install WordPress on your Managed Cloud Server, you can find instructions on how to do so [[Installing WordPress on your Managed Cloud|here]].

==Hosting==
Under the hosting section, you can see the various website hosting services currently active on the account.

With Shared Web Hosting services, you will be able to see which server your website is located on, the primary username associated with that hosting package, and a Login button that will take you directly to your website control panel.

==DNS==
The DNS section will show you the DNS you've added for the domains you manage. Domains you have associated with your hosted cloud servers will appear here automatically, but you can further add additional domains if you wish.

Clicking on a domain in the list to the left will show you the current record for that domain.

===Add Domain===
To add DNS for a domain, you can click on the '+ Add Domain' button

[[File:Add-domain-dns.png]]

This will bring up the 'New Zone' window. Here, you can input the domain name for the domain you wish to manage, and the TTL for the record. By default, the TTL is 3600.

When you're satisfied with what you've entered, click on the 'Create' button.

===Edit Domain===
With the domain selected on the left hand side, you will be able to click on the 'Edit' button next to the domain name on the right hand side.

[[File:Edit-domain.png]]

This will bring up the 'Edit Zone' window, which looks nearly identical to the New Zone window.

====Add New DNS Record====
With the domain selected on the left hand side, you can click on the green '+' symbol at the bottom of the DNS section.

[[File:Add-dns.png]]

This will bring up the New Record window, where you can input the record name, as well as determine what type of record it is.

Choosing the type of record will update the window to bring up fields appropriate to the type of record you're wishing to add.

* '''A Record'''
A records allow you to point a hostname to a specific IP address. Clicking on '''A''' will bring up an IP Address field, allowing you to point the record to a specific IP address.

* '''TXT Record'''
TXT records allow you to specify an arbitrary string of text to be associated with a designated hostname. Clicking on '''TXT''' will bring up a Text field, allowing you to specify the text string you want associated with the record.

* '''AAAA Record'''
AAAA records are used to associate IPv6 addresses with the designated hostname. Clicking on '''AAAA''' will bring up an IPv6 Address field, allowing you to specify the IPv6 address you want associated with the record.

* '''CNAME Record'''
CNAME records are used to alias one host name to another (most common example being www.domain.tld to domain.tld). Clicking on '''CNAME''' will bring up an Aliased Domain field, allowing you to specify which domain you want the designated hostname to point to.

* '''SRV Record'''
SRV records are used to locate specific protocols on a domain.

* '''NS Record'''
NS records are used to delegate DNS to the listed name servers. Clicking on '''NS''' will bring up a name server field. By default, all DNS will come with name server records populated.

* '''MX Record'''
MX records allow you to determine which mail host will control your email. Clicking on '''MX''' will bring up Target and Priority fields. The target is the url of the host managing your email (XMission's MX record is mx.xmission.com). The priority determines the order in which your mail servers will be processed. A lower priority is always processed first.

====Edit/Remove Existing DNS Record====
You can edit a DNS record by clicking on the "Edit" button next to the record you wish to edit.

[[File:Edit-dns.png]]

This will change the existing record into editable text boxes you can update. When you are satisfied with your changes, click the blue "Save" button.

[[File:Edit-dns-fields.png]]

A DNS record can be removed by clicking on the red "Delete" button next to the dns record you want to remove. You will be prompted to confirm the deletion before it is removed.

[[File:Delete-dns.png]]

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Changing your upload limits

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=Changing your upload limits=
By default, PHP limits uploads to 2MB. In practical usage, you probably want more than this.

==Plesk==

Once logged into the Plesk hosting panel, you will want to click on '''PHP Settings''' in the control area for your domain.

[[File:Php-settings-dashboard.png]]

Once here, under '''Performance Settings''', you want to update '''post_max_size''' and '''upload_max_filesize'''

[[File:The-actual-settings.png]]

Once the settings are configured to your needs, scroll down and click '''OK'''.

[[File:Settings-confirm.png]]

==Cloud Hosting==

On managed cloud servers, PHP settings are configured in the [https://xmission.com/control Control Panel]. Log into the control pane, and click on the '''Services''' tab.

[[File:Control-panel-services.png]]

Expand the '''Servers''' section, then click on '''Edit''' on the server you would like to configure PHP on.

[[File:Control-edit-button.png]]

On this screen, under '''Server Settings''' is a section labelled '''PHP Settings'''. Here, click on '''Add'''.

[[File:Control-php-add-button.png]]

In the window that appears, first we want to put '''post_max_size''' under '''Key''', and the size limit we want to implement under '''Value'''. In this example, I'm setting it to 256M.

[[File:Control-php-values.png]]

Click '''Submit''' when you're done.

We want to do this one more time, this time putting '''upload_max_filesize''' as the Key, but keeping the same value.

Once that is done, PHP should be configured on your server.

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Changing your upload limits

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XMission Control Panel/Server/How to FTP to your server

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{{Archived}}

=What is FTP=

FTP stands for File Transfer Protocol, and is used to transfer files over a TCP/IP network (Internet, UNIX, etc.). For example, after developing the HTML pages for a website on a local machine, they are typically uploaded to the Web server using FTP. FTP includes functions to log onto the network, list directories, and copy files. FTP operations can be performed by typing commands at a command prompt or via an FTP client running under a graphical interface such as Windows.

<span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>NOTE</strong></span> There are many different FTP programs available, and their interfaces will be different from each other. However the information to connect via FTP will be the same for all platforms. For the purpose of this guide, we will cover FTP through Filezilla. '''We highly recommend using an FTP client, such as [http://ninite.com/filezilla/ Filezilla].'''

==How does FTP work with my Cloud Hosting?==

FTP is the recommended way to upload the files you have created for your website to our server. In general, FTP, both as a command-line function and as utility, is more reliable than uploading files via your web browser. It is also a useful tool in making files available to friends, family, or clients without sending bulky attachments via email.

==What is the Server Hostname for my Cloud Hosting?==
* You can use your IP address as the Server Hostname
* If your Name Servers are pointed to us you can use your domain name for the Server Hostname

==How to Connect through FTP==
As mentioned, every FTP client has a slightly different interface. However, the three pieces below are typically all that is necessary to create an FTP connection:

:'''Host Address''' = <tt><your ip address> or <your domain name></tt>
:'''UserID or Username''' = <tt><your username></tt>
:'''Password''' = <tt><your password></tt>
:'''Port''' = <tt>Port 22</tt> (The default for most FTP client is 21. '''If you want to use a secure connection use 22 which will be needed for most FTP users''')

For example, using Filezilla, a common connection would look like this, where ''example.com'' is the example host and ''testuser'' is the example username:
[[File:FilezillaConnected.png]]

*Once the connection is complete, you will both the local site (your computer or device) and the remote site (the web server):

*In most cases, the root folder for your website is going to ''httpdocs'' and you will want to upload the files for your website to this directory. This can be done a variety of ways. You can select the files you want to upload, and right click them for uploading options, or you can also simply drag them to the remote site and folder you would like them to be uploaded to.
[[File:FilezillaHttpdocs.png]]

XMission Control Panel/How to FTP to your server

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{{Archived}}

=What is FTP=

FTP stands for File Transfer Protocol, and is used to transfer files over a TCP/IP network (Internet, UNIX, etc.). For example, after developing the HTML pages for a website on a local machine, they are typically uploaded to the Web server using FTP. FTP includes functions to log onto the network, list directories, and copy files. FTP operations can be performed by typing commands at a command prompt or via an FTP client running under a graphical interface such as Windows.

<span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>NOTE</strong></span> There are many different FTP programs available, and their interfaces will be different from each other. However the information to connect via FTP will be the same for all platforms. For the purpose of this guide, we will cover FTP through Filezilla. '''We highly recommend using an FTP client, such as [https://ninite.com/filezilla/ Filezilla].'''

==How does FTP work with my Cloud Hosting?==

FTP is the recommended way to upload the files you have created for your website to our server. In general, FTP, both as a command-line function and as utility, is more reliable than uploading files via your web browser. It is also a useful tool in making files available to friends, family, or clients without sending bulky attachments via email.

==What is the Server Hostname for my Cloud Hosting?==
* You can use your IP address as the Server Hostname
* If your Name Servers are pointed to us you can use your domain name for the Server Hostname

==How to Connect through FTP==
As mentioned, every FTP client has a slightly different interface. However, the three pieces below are typically all that is necessary to create an FTP connection:

:'''Host Address''' = <tt><your ip address> or <your domain name></tt>
:'''UserID or Username''' = <tt><your username></tt>
:'''Password''' = <tt><your password></tt>
:'''Port''' = <tt>Port 22</tt> (The default for most FTP client is 21. '''If you want to use a secure connection use 22 which will be needed for most FTP users''')

For example, using Filezilla, a common connection would look like this, where ''example.com'' is the example host and ''testuser'' is the example username:
[[File:FilezillaConnected.png]]

*Once the connection is complete, you will both the local site (your computer or device) and the remote site (the web server):

*In most cases, the root folder for your website is going to ''httpdocs'' and you will want to upload the files for your website to this directory. This can be done a variety of ways. You can select the files you want to upload, and right click them for uploading options, or you can also simply drag them to the remote site and folder you would like them to be uploaded to.
[[File:FilezillaHttpdocs.png]]

XMission Control Panel/Services Tab

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=Services=
The '''Services''' section of your account details the various services you have active, and depending on the service, assorted tools to help you manage the service.

You can get to your '''Services''' page by clicking on the '''Services''' link at the top of the screen.

[[File:Services_header.png]]

On the '''Services''' screen, you will see various sections depending on the services on your account. You can click on a section to expand it and see detailed information.

==Summary==
The '''Summary''' section details all of the services currently on your account. Certain services that don't have additional tools available, such as Internet connections, will appear here instead of appearing in their own section.

==Email==
The '''Email''' section details all of the email services currently active on the account and provides login buttons to grant you quick access to your inbox for personal accounts.

NOTE: the panel currently does not provide specific controls for Zimbra Base and Premium accounts in the Email section. To manage your Zimbra domain, login to [https://zimbra.xmission.com:7071/zimbraAdmin/ Zimbra Admin] with the appropriate administrator account.

==Cloud Servers==
The '''Cloud Servers''' section details all of the Managed and Unmanaged Cloud hosting servers currently active on the account. Furthermore, the servers can be managed from this page.

===Add a Server===
To add a hosted cloud server to your account, click on the 'Add a server' button at the bottom of the expanded Cloud Servers section.

[[File:Add-server-button.png]]

A window will appear with the various options you have when adding a server. The cost field will dynamically update based on the options you choose.

[[File:Create-new-server.png]]

You can read up on the Managed Cloud and Unmanaged Cloud servers by clicking on the 'Read more' links.

===Change the Status of an Existing Server===
You can start or shut down your servers by clicking on the "Status" drop down underneath the "Cloud Servers" section.

[[File:Server-status-button.png]]

===Edit Existing Servers===
Clicking on the "Edit" button for a cloud server will allow you to edit resources, and on Managed servers, allow you to tweak specific features related to your hosted website.

[[File:Edit-server-button.png]]

====Configure Resources====
Clicking on the "Configure resources" button will allow you to change the current CPU Cores, Memory, and Storage settings on your Cloud Server.

[[File:Configure-resources-button.png]]

Changing any of these settings will automatically update the Cost section, reflecting what the allocated resources will cost you monthly.

[[File:Configure-resources-window.png]]

====SSL Certificates====
You can view the SSL Certificates currently installed on your Managed Server by clicking on "Manage" under the "SSL Certificates" section of "Server settings".

[[File:Manage-ssl-certs.png]]

=====Adding an SSL Certificate=====
You can add an SSL Certificate by clicking on the green "Add SSL Certification" button.

[[File:Add-ssl-certificate-button.png]]

You will need to name your certificate, insert the Cert and Key information, and finally the Chain Cert/CA information if you have it.

[[File:Add-ssl-certificate-window.png]]

=====Removing an SSL Certificate=====
You can remove an SSL certificate by clicking on the red "Delete" button.

[[File:Delete-ssl-certificate-button.png]]

You will be asked to confirm the deletion before your certificate is actually deleted.

====Domain Redirects====
You can add a redirect for one of your domains by clicking on "Manage" under the "Redirects" section under "Server settings".

[[File:Manage-redirects-button.png]]

=====Adding a Domain Redirect=====
You can add a domain redirect by clicking on the green "Add Domain Redirect" button.

[[File:Add-redirect-button.png]]

[[File:Domain-redirect-window.png]]

'''If your domain is pointed at XMission, you will also need to add it to your DNS if you have not already, otherwise the redirect will not work.'''

=====Removing a Domain Redirect=====
Domain redirects can be removed by clicking on the red "Delete" button next to the redirect you want to remove.

[[File:Delete-redirect-button.png]]

You will be prompted to confirm the deletion before the redirect is removed.

====PHP Settings====
You can configure your PHP settings under the "PHP settings" section.

=====Adding a New PHP Setting=====
You can add a new PHP setting by clicking on the "+ Add" button.

[[File:Add-php-settings.png]]

You can name the key and set its value in the window that appears.

[[File:New-php-setting-window.png]]

When you are satisfied with your setting, click on "Submit". Note: ensure your syntax is correct.

=====Removing an Existing PHP Setting=====
You can remove a PHP setting by clicking on the red "Delete" button.

[[File:Delete-php-settings.png]]

You will be prompted to confirm the deletion before the setting is removed.

====Virtual Hosts====
You can manage the websites hosted on the server under the "Virtual Hosts" section. You can configure the active aliases, FTP accounts, and SSL certificates. If you would like to view sites built on your server without updating your DNS, you can view instructions on modifying your hosts file [http://wiki.xmission.com/Cloud_Hosting/Hosts_File here].

=====Adding a Website=====
You can add a website to your server by clicking on the "+ Add website" button.

[[File:Add-virsthost-button.png]]

You can set the domain name, any aliases you want to add, and SSL options for the site in the New Website window that appears.

[[File:New-virthost-window.png]]

NOTES:
* Enabling "SSL Only" will setup a 301 redirect to direct any http traffic to https.
* You will need to have an SSL Certificate already in place to choose when enabling SSL for a website.

======Adding / Editing Domain Aliases======
Clicking on the "Edit" button underneath "Domain aliases" will allow you to add, edit, and remove aliases for the domain in question.

[[File:Edit-domain-aliases.png]]

Existing aliases will turn into a text field, allowing you to edit them as needed. Clicking the red "-" button will remove it. Clicking the green "+" button will add a new text field that can be used to enter a new alias.

[[File:Domain-alias-edit-buttons.png]]

When you are satisfied with your changes, click "Save".

======Editing FTP Accounts======
Clicking the "Edit" button underneath "FTP accounts" will allow you to add, edit and remove FTP users for the website in question.

[[File:Ftp-users-edit.png]]

Clicking the blue "+ Add FTP" button will open the New FTP User window.

[[File:New-ftp-user-window.png]]

Here you can enter a new Username, and set the password for the new user.

Clicking on the gear button will allow you to change the password for the FTP user you wish to update.

To remove an FTP user, click on the red "Delete" button. You will be prompted to confirm the deletion.

[[File:Ftp-users-edit-buttons.png]]

======Enabling SSL / Editing SSL Certificate in Use======
Clicking the "Edit" button underneath "HTTPS" will allow you to enable SSL, turn on HTTPS 301 redirects, and assign a certificate to an existing website.

[[File:Edit-ssl-certificates.png]]

You can enable HTTPS by clicking the check box next to "SSL Enabled". Checking "SSL Only" will enable HTTPS 301 redirects for your domain, which will direct all HTTP traffic to HTTPS.

You can set the active certificate by choosing one from the drop down beneath "SSL Certificate".

[[File:Ssl-edit-buttons.png]]

=====Removing a Website=====
A website can be removed from your server by clicking on the red "Delete" button. You will be prompted to confirm your deletion.

[[File:Delete-virthost-button.png]]

'''NOTE: Deleting a website will also delete the relevant directory and files within it, so when deleting a website, ensure that you have backed up the files you want to keep.'''

====Databases====
The databases section allows you to add databases, view database names and usernames associated with those databases, edit database passwords and delete databases.

=====Adding a Database=====
You can add a database by clicking on the "+ Add database" button.

[[File:Add-database-button.png]]

You can define the database name, username and password in the window that appears. Note that you will need to confirm the password before the database will be created.

[[File:New-database-window.png]]

=====Changing Password on Existing Database=====
You can change the password on an existing domain by clicking on "Change Password" for the database you wish to edit.

[[File:Database-change-password-button.png]]

You will need to confirm the new password before it will be updated.

=====Removing a Database=====
You can remove a database by clicking on the red "Delete" button next to the database you wish to remove. You will be prompted to confirm deletion before the database is removed.

[[File:Database-delete-button.png]]

=====Accessing phpMyAdmin=====
You can access phpMyAdmin for your databases by clicking on the "phpMyAdmin" button below the database list.

[[File:Phpmyadmin-button.png]]

===Installing WordPress===
If you would like to install WordPress on your Managed Cloud Server, you can find instructions on how to do so [[Installing WordPress on your Managed Cloud|here]].

==Hosting==
Under the hosting section, you can see the various website hosting services currently active on the account.

With Shared Web Hosting services, you will be able to see which server your website is located on, the primary username associated with that hosting package, and a Login button that will take you directly to your website control panel.

==DNS==
The DNS section will show you the DNS you've added for the domains you manage. Domains you have associated with your hosted cloud servers will appear here automatically, but you can further add additional domains if you wish.

Clicking on a domain in the list to the left will show you the current record for that domain.

===Add Domain===
To add DNS for a domain, you can click on the '+ Add Domain' button

[[File:Add-domain-dns.png]]

This will bring up the 'New Zone' window. Here, you can input the domain name for the domain you wish to manage, and the TTL for the record. By default, the TTL is 3600.

When you're satisfied with what you've entered, click on the 'Create' button.

===Edit Domain===
With the domain selected on the left hand side, you will be able to click on the 'Edit' button next to the domain name on the right hand side.

[[File:Edit-domain.png]]

This will bring up the 'Edit Zone' window, which looks nearly identical to the New Zone window.

====Add New DNS Record====
With the domain selected on the left hand side, you can click on the green '+' symbol at the bottom of the DNS section.

[[File:Add-dns.png]]

This will bring up the New Record window, where you can input the record name, as well as determine what type of record it is.

Choosing the type of record will update the window to bring up fields appropriate to the type of record you're wishing to add.

* '''A Record'''
A records allow you to point a hostname to a specific IP address. Clicking on '''A''' will bring up an IP Address field, allowing you to point the record to a specific IP address.

* '''TXT Record'''
TXT records allow you to specify an arbitrary string of text to be associated with a designated hostname. Clicking on '''TXT''' will bring up a Text field, allowing you to specify the text string you want associated with the record.

* '''AAAA Record'''
AAAA records are used to associate IPv6 addresses with the designated hostname. Clicking on '''AAAA''' will bring up an IPv6 Address field, allowing you to specify the IPv6 address you want associated with the record.

* '''CNAME Record'''
CNAME records are used to alias one host name to another (most common example being www.domain.tld to domain.tld). Clicking on '''CNAME''' will bring up an Aliased Domain field, allowing you to specify which domain you want the designated hostname to point to.

* '''SRV Record'''
SRV records are used to locate specific protocols on a domain.

* '''NS Record'''
NS records are used to delegate DNS to the listed name servers. Clicking on '''NS''' will bring up a name server field. By default, all DNS will come with name server records populated.

* '''MX Record'''
MX records allow you to determine which mail host will control your email. Clicking on '''MX''' will bring up Target and Priority fields. The target is the url of the host managing your email (XMission's MX record is mx.xmission.com). The priority determines the order in which your mail servers will be processed. A lower priority is always processed first.

====Edit/Remove Existing DNS Record====
You can edit a DNS record by clicking on the "Edit" button next to the record you wish to edit.

[[File:Edit-dns.png]]

This will change the existing record into editable text boxes you can update. When you are satisfied with your changes, click the blue "Save" button.

[[File:Edit-dns-fields.png]]

A DNS record can be removed by clicking on the red "Delete" button next to the dns record you want to remove. You will be prompted to confirm the deletion before it is removed.

[[File:Delete-dns.png]]

{{:XMission Control Panel/Account Home}}

{{:XMission Control Panel/Services}}

{{:XMission Control Panel/Billing}}

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=Services=
The '''Services''' section of your account details the various services you have active, and depending on the service, assorted tools to help you manage the service.

You can get to your '''Services''' page by clicking on the '''Services''' link at the top of the screen.

[[File:Services_header.png]]

On the '''Services''' screen, you will see various sections depending on the services on your account. You can click on a section to expand it and see detailed information.

==Summary==
The '''Summary''' section details all of the services currently on your account. Certain services that don't have additional tools available, such as Internet connections, will appear here instead of appearing in their own section.

==Email==
The '''Email''' section details all of the email services currently active on the account and provides login buttons to grant you quick access to your inbox for personal accounts.

NOTE: the panel currently does not provide specific controls for Zimbra Base and Premium accounts in the Email section. To manage your Zimbra domain, login to [https://zimbra.xmission.com:7071/zimbraAdmin/ Zimbra Admin] with the appropriate administrator account.

==Cloud Servers==
The '''Cloud Servers''' section details all of the Managed and Unmanaged Cloud hosting servers currently active on the account. Furthermore, the servers can be managed from this page.

===Add a Server===
To add a hosted cloud server to your account, click on the 'Add a server' button at the bottom of the expanded Cloud Servers section.

[[File:Add-server-button.png]]

A window will appear with the various options you have when adding a server. The cost field will dynamically update based on the options you choose.

[[File:Create-new-server.png]]

You can read up on the Managed Cloud and Unmanaged Cloud servers by clicking on the 'Read more' links.

===Change the Status of an Existing Server===
You can start or shut down your servers by clicking on the "Status" drop down underneath the "Cloud Servers" section.

[[File:Server-status-button.png]]

===Edit Existing Servers===
Clicking on the "Edit" button for a cloud server will allow you to edit resources, and on Managed servers, allow you to tweak specific features related to your hosted website.

[[File:Edit-server-button.png]]

====Configure Resources====
Clicking on the "Configure resources" button will allow you to change the current CPU Cores, Memory, and Storage settings on your Cloud Server.

[[File:Configure-resources-button.png]]

Changing any of these settings will automatically update the Cost section, reflecting what the allocated resources will cost you monthly.

[[File:Configure-resources-window.png]]

====SSL Certificates====
You can view the SSL Certificates currently installed on your Managed Server by clicking on "Manage" under the "SSL Certificates" section of "Server settings".

[[File:Manage-ssl-certs.png]]

=====Adding an SSL Certificate=====
You can add an SSL Certificate by clicking on the green "Add SSL Certification" button.

[[File:Add-ssl-certificate-button.png]]

You will need to name your certificate, insert the Cert and Key information, and finally the Chain Cert/CA information if you have it.

[[File:Add-ssl-certificate-window.png]]

=====Removing an SSL Certificate=====
You can remove an SSL certificate by clicking on the red "Delete" button.

[[File:Delete-ssl-certificate-button.png]]

You will be asked to confirm the deletion before your certificate is actually deleted.

====Domain Redirects====
You can add a redirect for one of your domains by clicking on "Manage" under the "Redirects" section under "Server settings".

[[File:Manage-redirects-button.png]]

=====Adding a Domain Redirect=====
You can add a domain redirect by clicking on the green "Add Domain Redirect" button.

[[File:Add-redirect-button.png]]

[[File:Domain-redirect-window.png]]

'''If your domain is pointed at XMission, you will also need to add it to your DNS if you have not already, otherwise the redirect will not work.'''

=====Removing a Domain Redirect=====
Domain redirects can be removed by clicking on the red "Delete" button next to the redirect you want to remove.

[[File:Delete-redirect-button.png]]

You will be prompted to confirm the deletion before the redirect is removed.

====PHP Settings====
You can configure your PHP settings under the "PHP settings" section.

=====Adding a New PHP Setting=====
You can add a new PHP setting by clicking on the "+ Add" button.

[[File:Add-php-settings.png]]

You can name the key and set its value in the window that appears.

[[File:New-php-setting-window.png]]

When you are satisfied with your setting, click on "Submit". Note: ensure your syntax is correct.

=====Removing an Existing PHP Setting=====
You can remove a PHP setting by clicking on the red "Delete" button.

[[File:Delete-php-settings.png]]

You will be prompted to confirm the deletion before the setting is removed.

====Virtual Hosts====
You can manage the websites hosted on the server under the "Virtual Hosts" section. You can configure the active aliases, FTP accounts, and SSL certificates. If you would like to view sites built on your server without updating your DNS, you can view instructions on modifying your hosts file [http://wiki.xmission.com/Cloud_Hosting/Hosts_File here].

=====Adding a Website=====
You can add a website to your server by clicking on the "+ Add website" button.

[[File:Add-virsthost-button.png]]

You can set the domain name, any aliases you want to add, and SSL options for the site in the New Website window that appears.

[[File:New-virthost-window.png]]

NOTES:
* Enabling "SSL Only" will setup a 301 redirect to direct any http traffic to https.
* You will need to have an SSL Certificate already in place to choose when enabling SSL for a website.

======Adding / Editing Domain Aliases======
Clicking on the "Edit" button underneath "Domain aliases" will allow you to add, edit, and remove aliases for the domain in question.

[[File:Edit-domain-aliases.png]]

Existing aliases will turn into a text field, allowing you to edit them as needed. Clicking the red "-" button will remove it. Clicking the green "+" button will add a new text field that can be used to enter a new alias.

[[File:Domain-alias-edit-buttons.png]]

When you are satisfied with your changes, click "Save".

======Editing FTP Accounts======
Clicking the "Edit" button underneath "FTP accounts" will allow you to add, edit and remove FTP users for the website in question.

[[File:Ftp-users-edit.png]]

Clicking the blue "+ Add FTP" button will open the New FTP User window.

[[File:New-ftp-user-window.png]]

Here you can enter a new Username, and set the password for the new user.

Clicking on the gear button will allow you to change the password for the FTP user you wish to update.

To remove an FTP user, click on the red "Delete" button. You will be prompted to confirm the deletion.

[[File:Ftp-users-edit-buttons.png]]

======Enabling SSL / Editing SSL Certificate in Use======
Clicking the "Edit" button underneath "HTTPS" will allow you to enable SSL, turn on HTTPS 301 redirects, and assign a certificate to an existing website.

[[File:Edit-ssl-certificates.png]]

You can enable HTTPS by clicking the check box next to "SSL Enabled". Checking "SSL Only" will enable HTTPS 301 redirects for your domain, which will direct all HTTP traffic to HTTPS.

You can set the active certificate by choosing one from the drop down beneath "SSL Certificate".

[[File:Ssl-edit-buttons.png]]

=====Removing a Website=====
A website can be removed from your server by clicking on the red "Delete" button. You will be prompted to confirm your deletion.

[[File:Delete-virthost-button.png]]

'''NOTE: Deleting a website will also delete the relevant directory and files within it, so when deleting a website, ensure that you have backed up the files you want to keep.'''

====Databases====
The databases section allows you to add databases, view database names and usernames associated with those databases, edit database passwords and delete databases.

=====Adding a Database=====
You can add a database by clicking on the "+ Add database" button.

[[File:Add-database-button.png]]

You can define the database name, username and password in the window that appears. Note that you will need to confirm the password before the database will be created.

[[File:New-database-window.png]]

=====Changing Password on Existing Database=====
You can change the password on an existing domain by clicking on "Change Password" for the database you wish to edit.

[[File:Database-change-password-button.png]]

You will need to confirm the new password before it will be updated.

=====Removing a Database=====
You can remove a database by clicking on the red "Delete" button next to the database you wish to remove. You will be prompted to confirm deletion before the database is removed.

[[File:Database-delete-button.png]]

=====Accessing phpMyAdmin=====
You can access phpMyAdmin for your databases by clicking on the "phpMyAdmin" button below the database list.

[[File:Phpmyadmin-button.png]]

===Installing WordPress===
If you would like to install WordPress on your Managed Cloud Server, you can find instructions on how to do so [[Installing WordPress on your Managed Cloud|here]]

==Hosting==
Under the hosting section, you can see the various website hosting services currently active on the account.

With Shared Web Hosting services, you will be able to see which server your website is located on, the primary username associated with that hosting package, and a Login button that will take you directly to your website control panel.

==DNS==
The DNS section will show you the DNS you've added for the domains you manage. Domains you have associated with your hosted cloud servers will appear here automatically, but you can further add additional domains if you wish.

Clicking on a domain in the list to the left will show you the current record for that domain.

===Add Domain===
To add DNS for a domain, you can click on the '+ Add Domain' button

[[File:Add-domain-dns.png]]

This will bring up the 'New Zone' window. Here, you can input the domain name for the domain you wish to manage, and the TTL for the record. By default, the TTL is 3600.

When you're satisfied with what you've entered, click on the 'Create' button.

===Edit Domain===
With the domain selected on the left hand side, you will be able to click on the 'Edit' button next to the domain name on the right hand side.

[[File:Edit-domain.png]]

This will bring up the 'Edit Zone' window, which looks nearly identical to the New Zone window.

====Add New DNS Record====
With the domain selected on the left hand side, you can click on the green '+' symbol at the bottom of the DNS section.

[[File:Add-dns.png]]

This will bring up the New Record window, where you can input the record name, as well as determine what type of record it is.

Choosing the type of record will update the window to bring up fields appropriate to the type of record you're wishing to add.

* '''A Record'''
A records allow you to point a hostname to a specific IP address. Clicking on '''A''' will bring up an IP Address field, allowing you to point the record to a specific IP address.

* '''TXT Record'''
TXT records allow you to specify an arbitrary string of text to be associated with a designated hostname. Clicking on '''TXT''' will bring up a Text field, allowing you to specify the text string you want associated with the record.

* '''AAAA Record'''
AAAA records are used to associate IPv6 addresses with the designated hostname. Clicking on '''AAAA''' will bring up an IPv6 Address field, allowing you to specify the IPv6 address you want associated with the record.

* '''CNAME Record'''
CNAME records are used to alias one host name to another (most common example being www.domain.tld to domain.tld). Clicking on '''CNAME''' will bring up an Aliased Domain field, allowing you to specify which domain you want the designated hostname to point to.

* '''SRV Record'''
SRV records are used to locate specific protocols on a domain.

* '''NS Record'''
NS records are used to delegate DNS to the listed name servers. Clicking on '''NS''' will bring up a name server field. By default, all DNS will come with name server records populated.

* '''MX Record'''
MX records allow you to determine which mail host will control your email. Clicking on '''MX''' will bring up Target and Priority fields. The target is the url of the host managing your email (XMission's MX record is mx.xmission.com). The priority determines the order in which your mail servers will be processed. A lower priority is always processed first.

====Edit/Remove Existing DNS Record====
You can edit a DNS record by clicking on the "Edit" button next to the record you wish to edit.

[[File:Edit-dns.png]]

This will change the existing record into editable text boxes you can update. When you are satisfied with your changes, click the blue "Save" button.

[[File:Edit-dns-fields.png]]

A DNS record can be removed by clicking on the red "Delete" button next to the dns record you want to remove. You will be prompted to confirm the deletion before it is removed.

[[File:Delete-dns.png]]

{{:XMission Control Panel/Account Home}}

{{:XMission Control Panel/Services}}

{{:XMission Control Panel/Billing}}

XMission Control Panel/Services Tab

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=Services=
The '''Services''' section of your account details the various services you have active, and depending on the service, assorted tools to help you manage the service.

You can get to your '''Services''' page by clicking on the '''Services''' link at the top of the screen.

[[File:Services_header.png]]

On the '''Services''' screen, you will see various sections depending on the services on your account. You can click on a section to expand it and see detailed information.

==Summary==
The '''Summary''' section details all of the services currently on your account. Certain services that don't have additional tools available, such as Internet connections, will appear here instead of appearing in their own section.

==Email==
The '''Email''' section details all of the email services currently active on the account and provides login buttons to grant you quick access to your inbox for personal accounts.

NOTE: the panel currently does not provide specific controls for Zimbra Base and Premium accounts in the Email section. To manage your Zimbra domain, login to [https://zimbra.xmission.com:7071/zimbraAdmin/ Zimbra Admin] with the appropriate administrator account.

==Cloud Servers==
The '''Cloud Servers''' section details all of the Managed and Unmanaged Cloud hosting servers currently active on the account. Furthermore, the servers can be managed from this page.

===Add a Server===
To add a hosted cloud server to your account, click on the 'Add a server' button at the bottom of the expanded Cloud Servers section.

[[File:Add-server-button.png]]

A window will appear with the various options you have when adding a server. The cost field will dynamically update based on the options you choose.

[[File:Create-new-server.png]]

You can read up on the Managed Cloud and Unmanaged Cloud servers by clicking on the 'Read more' links.

===Change the Status of an Existing Server===
You can start or shut down your servers by clicking on the "Status" drop down underneath the "Cloud Servers" section.

[[File:Server-status-button.png]]

===Edit Existing Servers===
Clicking on the "Edit" button for a cloud server will allow you to edit resources, and on Managed servers, allow you to tweak specific features related to your hosted website.

[[File:Edit-server-button.png]]

====Configure Resources====
Clicking on the "Configure resources" button will allow you to change the current CPU Cores, Memory, and Storage settings on your Cloud Server.

[[File:Configure-resources-button.png]]

Changing any of these settings will automatically update the Cost section, reflecting what the allocated resources will cost you monthly.

[[File:Configure-resources-window.png]]

====SSL Certificates====
You can view the SSL Certificates currently installed on your Managed Server by clicking on "Manage" under the "SSL Certificates" section of "Server settings".

[[File:Manage-ssl-certs.png]]

=====Adding an SSL Certificate=====
You can add an SSL Certificate by clicking on the green "Add SSL Certification" button.

[[File:Add-ssl-certificate-button.png]]

You will need to name your certificate, insert the Cert and Key information, and finally the Chain Cert/CA information if you have it.

[[File:Add-ssl-certificate-window.png]]

=====Removing an SSL Certificate=====
You can remove an SSL certificate by clicking on the red "Delete" button.

[[File:Delete-ssl-certificate-button.png]]

You will be asked to confirm the deletion before your certificate is actually deleted.

====Domain Redirects====
You can add a redirect for one of your domains by clicking on "Manage" under the "Redirects" section under "Server settings".

[[File:Manage-redirects-button.png]]

=====Adding a Domain Redirect=====
You can add a domain redirect by clicking on the green "Add Domain Redirect" button.

[[File:Add-redirect-button.png]]

[[File:Domain-redirect-window.png]]

'''If your domain is pointed at XMission, you will also need to add it to your DNS if you have not already, otherwise the redirect will not work.'''

=====Removing a Domain Redirect=====
Domain redirects can be removed by clicking on the red "Delete" button next to the redirect you want to remove.

[[File:Delete-redirect-button.png]]

You will be prompted to confirm the deletion before the redirect is removed.

====PHP Settings====
You can configure your PHP settings under the "PHP settings" section.

=====Adding a New PHP Setting=====
You can add a new PHP setting by clicking on the "+ Add" button.

[[File:Add-php-settings.png]]

You can name the key and set its value in the window that appears.

[[File:New-php-setting-window.png]]

When you are satisfied with your setting, click on "Submit". Note: ensure your syntax is correct.

=====Removing an Existing PHP Setting=====
You can remove a PHP setting by clicking on the red "Delete" button.

[[File:Delete-php-settings.png]]

You will be prompted to confirm the deletion before the setting is removed.

====Virtual Hosts====
You can manage the websites hosted on the server under the "Virtual Hosts" section. You can configure the active aliases, FTP accounts, and SSL certificates. If you would like to view sites built on your server without updating your DNS, you can view instructions on modifying your hosts file [http://wiki.xmission.com/Cloud_Hosting/Hosts_File here].

=====Adding a Website=====
You can add a website to your server by clicking on the "+ Add website" button.

[[File:Add-virsthost-button.png]]

You can set the domain name, any aliases you want to add, and SSL options for the site in the New Website window that appears.

[[File:New-virthost-window.png]]

NOTES:
* Enabling "SSL Only" will setup a 301 redirect to direct any http traffic to https.
* You will need to have an SSL Certificate already in place to choose when enabling SSL for a website.

======Adding / Editing Domain Aliases======
Clicking on the "Edit" button underneath "Domain aliases" will allow you to add, edit, and remove aliases for the domain in question.

[[File:Edit-domain-aliases.png]]

Existing aliases will turn into a text field, allowing you to edit them as needed. Clicking the red "-" button will remove it. Clicking the green "+" button will add a new text field that can be used to enter a new alias.

[[File:Domain-alias-edit-buttons.png]]

When you are satisfied with your changes, click "Save".

======Editing FTP Accounts======
Clicking the "Edit" button underneath "FTP accounts" will allow you to add, edit and remove FTP users for the website in question.

[[File:Ftp-users-edit.png]]

Clicking the blue "+ Add FTP" button will open the New FTP User window.

[[File:New-ftp-user-window.png]]

Here you can enter a new Username, and set the password for the new user.

Clicking on the gear button will allow you to change the password for the FTP user you wish to update.

To remove an FTP user, click on the red "Delete" button. You will be prompted to confirm the deletion.

[[File:Ftp-users-edit-buttons.png]]

======Enabling SSL / Editing SSL Certificate in Use======
Clicking the "Edit" button underneath "HTTPS" will allow you to enable SSL, turn on HTTPS 301 redirects, and assign a certificate to an existing website.

[[File:Edit-ssl-certificates.png]]

You can enable HTTPS by clicking the check box next to "SSL Enabled". Checking "SSL Only" will enable HTTPS 301 redirects for your domain, which will direct all HTTP traffic to HTTPS.

You can set the active certificate by choosing one from the drop down beneath "SSL Certificate".

[[File:Ssl-edit-buttons.png]]

=====Removing a Website=====
A website can be removed from your server by clicking on the red "Delete" button. You will be prompted to confirm your deletion.

[[File:Delete-virthost-button.png]]

'''NOTE: Deleting a website will also delete the relevant directory and files within it, so when deleting a website, ensure that you have backed up the files you want to keep.'''

====Databases====
The databases section allows you to add databases, view database names and usernames associated with those databases, edit database passwords and delete databases.

=====Adding a Database=====
You can add a database by clicking on the "+ Add database" button.

[[File:Add-database-button.png]]

You can define the database name, username and password in the window that appears. Note that you will need to confirm the password before the database will be created.

[[File:New-database-window.png]]

=====Changing Password on Existing Database=====
You can change the password on an existing domain by clicking on "Change Password" for the database you wish to edit.

[[File:Database-change-password-button.png]]

You will need to confirm the new password before it will be updated.

=====Removing a Database=====
You can remove a database by clicking on the red "Delete" button next to the database you wish to remove. You will be prompted to confirm deletion before the database is removed.

[[File:Database-delete-button.png]]

=====Accessing phpMyAdmin=====
You can access phpMyAdmin for your databases by clicking on the "phpMyAdmin" button below the database list.

[[File:Phpmyadmin-button.png]]

===Installing WordPress===
If you would like to install WordPress on your Managed Cloud Server, you can find instructions on how to do so [[Installing WordPress on your Managed Cloud:here]]

==Hosting==
Under the hosting section, you can see the various website hosting services currently active on the account.

With Shared Web Hosting services, you will be able to see which server your website is located on, the primary username associated with that hosting package, and a Login button that will take you directly to your website control panel.

==DNS==
The DNS section will show you the DNS you've added for the domains you manage. Domains you have associated with your hosted cloud servers will appear here automatically, but you can further add additional domains if you wish.

Clicking on a domain in the list to the left will show you the current record for that domain.

===Add Domain===
To add DNS for a domain, you can click on the '+ Add Domain' button

[[File:Add-domain-dns.png]]

This will bring up the 'New Zone' window. Here, you can input the domain name for the domain you wish to manage, and the TTL for the record. By default, the TTL is 3600.

When you're satisfied with what you've entered, click on the 'Create' button.

===Edit Domain===
With the domain selected on the left hand side, you will be able to click on the 'Edit' button next to the domain name on the right hand side.

[[File:Edit-domain.png]]

This will bring up the 'Edit Zone' window, which looks nearly identical to the New Zone window.

====Add New DNS Record====
With the domain selected on the left hand side, you can click on the green '+' symbol at the bottom of the DNS section.

[[File:Add-dns.png]]

This will bring up the New Record window, where you can input the record name, as well as determine what type of record it is.

Choosing the type of record will update the window to bring up fields appropriate to the type of record you're wishing to add.

* '''A Record'''
A records allow you to point a hostname to a specific IP address. Clicking on '''A''' will bring up an IP Address field, allowing you to point the record to a specific IP address.

* '''TXT Record'''
TXT records allow you to specify an arbitrary string of text to be associated with a designated hostname. Clicking on '''TXT''' will bring up a Text field, allowing you to specify the text string you want associated with the record.

* '''AAAA Record'''
AAAA records are used to associate IPv6 addresses with the designated hostname. Clicking on '''AAAA''' will bring up an IPv6 Address field, allowing you to specify the IPv6 address you want associated with the record.

* '''CNAME Record'''
CNAME records are used to alias one host name to another (most common example being www.domain.tld to domain.tld). Clicking on '''CNAME''' will bring up an Aliased Domain field, allowing you to specify which domain you want the designated hostname to point to.

* '''SRV Record'''
SRV records are used to locate specific protocols on a domain.

* '''NS Record'''
NS records are used to delegate DNS to the listed name servers. Clicking on '''NS''' will bring up a name server field. By default, all DNS will come with name server records populated.

* '''MX Record'''
MX records allow you to determine which mail host will control your email. Clicking on '''MX''' will bring up Target and Priority fields. The target is the url of the host managing your email (XMission's MX record is mx.xmission.com). The priority determines the order in which your mail servers will be processed. A lower priority is always processed first.

====Edit/Remove Existing DNS Record====
You can edit a DNS record by clicking on the "Edit" button next to the record you wish to edit.

[[File:Edit-dns.png]]

This will change the existing record into editable text boxes you can update. When you are satisfied with your changes, click the blue "Save" button.

[[File:Edit-dns-fields.png]]

A DNS record can be removed by clicking on the red "Delete" button next to the dns record you want to remove. You will be prompted to confirm the deletion before it is removed.

[[File:Delete-dns.png]]

{{:XMission Control Panel/Account Home}}

{{:XMission Control Panel/Services}}

{{:XMission Control Panel/Billing}}

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=Services=
The '''Services''' section of your account details the various services you have active, and depending on the service, assorted tools to help you manage the service.

You can get to your '''Services''' page by clicking on the '''Services''' link at the top of the screen.

[[File:Services_header.png]]

On the '''Services''' screen, you will see various sections depending on the services on your account. You can click on a section to expand it and see detailed information.

==Summary==
The '''Summary''' section details all of the services currently on your account. Certain services that don't have additional tools available, such as Internet connections, will appear here instead of appearing in their own section.

==Email==
The '''Email''' section details all of the email services currently active on the account and provides login buttons to grant you quick access to your inbox for personal accounts.

NOTE: the panel currently does not provide specific controls for Zimbra Base and Premium accounts in the Email section. To manage your Zimbra domain, login to [https://zimbra.xmission.com:7071/zimbraAdmin/ Zimbra Admin] with the appropriate administrator account.

==Cloud Servers==
The '''Cloud Servers''' section details all of the Managed and Unmanaged Cloud hosting servers currently active on the account. Furthermore, the servers can be managed from this page.

===Add a Server===
To add a hosted cloud server to your account, click on the 'Add a server' button at the bottom of the expanded Cloud Servers section.

[[File:Add-server-button.png]]

A window will appear with the various options you have when adding a server. The cost field will dynamically update based on the options you choose.

[[File:Create-new-server.png]]

You can read up on the Managed Cloud and Unmanaged Cloud servers by clicking on the 'Read more' links.

===Change the Status of an Existing Server===
You can start or shut down your servers by clicking on the "Status" drop down underneath the "Cloud Servers" section.

[[File:Server-status-button.png]]

===Edit Existing Servers===
Clicking on the "Edit" button for a cloud server will allow you to edit resources, and on Managed servers, allow you to tweak specific features related to your hosted website.

[[File:Edit-server-button.png]]

====Configure Resources====
Clicking on the "Configure resources" button will allow you to change the current CPU Cores, Memory, and Storage settings on your Cloud Server.

[[File:Configure-resources-button.png]]

Changing any of these settings will automatically update the Cost section, reflecting what the allocated resources will cost you monthly.

[[File:Configure-resources-window.png]]

====SSL Certificates====
You can view the SSL Certificates currently installed on your Managed Server by clicking on "Manage" under the "SSL Certificates" section of "Server settings".

[[File:Manage-ssl-certs.png]]

=====Adding an SSL Certificate=====
You can add an SSL Certificate by clicking on the green "Add SSL Certification" button.

[[File:Add-ssl-certificate-button.png]]

You will need to name your certificate, insert the Cert and Key information, and finally the Chain Cert/CA information if you have it.

[[File:Add-ssl-certificate-window.png]]

=====Removing an SSL Certificate=====
You can remove an SSL certificate by clicking on the red "Delete" button.

[[File:Delete-ssl-certificate-button.png]]

You will be asked to confirm the deletion before your certificate is actually deleted.

====Domain Redirects====
You can add a redirect for one of your domains by clicking on "Manage" under the "Redirects" section under "Server settings".

[[File:Manage-redirects-button.png]]

=====Adding a Domain Redirect=====
You can add a domain redirect by clicking on the green "Add Domain Redirect" button.

[[File:Add-redirect-button.png]]

[[File:Domain-redirect-window.png]]

'''If your domain is pointed at XMission, you will also need to add it to your DNS if you have not already, otherwise the redirect will not work.'''

=====Removing a Domain Redirect=====
Domain redirects can be removed by clicking on the red "Delete" button next to the redirect you want to remove.

[[File:Delete-redirect-button.png]]

You will be prompted to confirm the deletion before the redirect is removed.

====PHP Settings====
You can configure your PHP settings under the "PHP settings" section.

=====Adding a New PHP Setting=====
You can add a new PHP setting by clicking on the "+ Add" button.

[[File:Add-php-settings.png]]

You can name the key and set its value in the window that appears.

[[File:New-php-setting-window.png]]

When you are satisfied with your setting, click on "Submit". Note: ensure your syntax is correct.

=====Removing an Existing PHP Setting=====
You can remove a PHP setting by clicking on the red "Delete" button.

[[File:Delete-php-settings.png]]

You will be prompted to confirm the deletion before the setting is removed.

====Virtual Hosts====
You can manage the websites hosted on the server under the "Virtual Hosts" section. You can configure the active aliases, FTP accounts, and SSL certificates. If you would like to view sites built on your server without updating your DNS, you can view instructions on modifying your hosts file [http://wiki.xmission.com/Cloud_Hosting/Hosts_File here].

=====Adding a Website=====
You can add a website to your server by clicking on the "+ Add website" button.

[[File:Add-virsthost-button.png]]

You can set the domain name, any aliases you want to add, and SSL options for the site in the New Website window that appears.

[[File:New-virthost-window.png]]

NOTES:
* Enabling "SSL Only" will setup a 301 redirect to direct any http traffic to https.
* You will need to have an SSL Certificate already in place to choose when enabling SSL for a website.

======Adding / Editing Domain Aliases======
Clicking on the "Edit" button underneath "Domain aliases" will allow you to add, edit, and remove aliases for the domain in question.

[[File:Edit-domain-aliases.png]]

Existing aliases will turn into a text field, allowing you to edit them as needed. Clicking the red "-" button will remove it. Clicking the green "+" button will add a new text field that can be used to enter a new alias.

[[File:Domain-alias-edit-buttons.png]]

When you are satisfied with your changes, click "Save".

======Editing FTP Accounts======
Clicking the "Edit" button underneath "FTP accounts" will allow you to add, edit and remove FTP users for the website in question.

[[File:Ftp-users-edit.png]]

Clicking the blue "+ Add FTP" button will open the New FTP User window.

[[File:New-ftp-user-window.png]]

Here you can enter a new Username, and set the password for the new user.

Clicking on the gear button will allow you to change the password for the FTP user you wish to update.

To remove an FTP user, click on the red "Delete" button. You will be prompted to confirm the deletion.

[[File:Ftp-users-edit-buttons.png]]

======Enabling SSL / Editing SSL Certificate in Use======
Clicking the "Edit" button underneath "HTTPS" will allow you to enable SSL, turn on HTTPS 301 redirects, and assign a certificate to an existing website.

[[File:Edit-ssl-certificates.png]]

You can enable HTTPS by clicking the check box next to "SSL Enabled". Checking "SSL Only" will enable HTTPS 301 redirects for your domain, which will direct all HTTP traffic to HTTPS.

You can set the active certificate by choosing one from the drop down beneath "SSL Certificate".

[[File:Ssl-edit-buttons.png]]

=====Removing a Website=====
A website can be removed from your server by clicking on the red "Delete" button. You will be prompted to confirm your deletion.

[[File:Delete-virthost-button.png]]

'''NOTE: Deleting a website will also delete the relevant directory and files within it, so when deleting a website, ensure that you have backed up the files you want to keep.'''

====Databases====
The databases section allows you to add databases, view database names and usernames associated with those databases, edit database passwords and delete databases.

=====Adding a Database=====
You can add a database by clicking on the "+ Add database" button.

[[File:Add-database-button.png]]

You can define the database name, username and password in the window that appears. Note that you will need to confirm the password before the database will be created.

[[File:New-database-window.png]]

=====Changing Password on Existing Database=====
You can change the password on an existing domain by clicking on "Change Password" for the database you wish to edit.

[[File:Database-change-password-button.png]]

You will need to confirm the new password before it will be updated.

=====Removing a Database=====
You can remove a database by clicking on the red "Delete" button next to the database you wish to remove. You will be prompted to confirm deletion before the database is removed.

[[File:Database-delete-button.png]]

=====Accessing phpMyAdmin=====
You can access phpMyAdmin for your databases by clicking on the "phpMyAdmin" button below the database list.

[[File:Phpmyadmin-button.png]]

===Installing WordPress===
If you would like to install WordPress on your Managed Cloud Server, you can find instructions on how to do so [[Installing_WordPress_on_your_Managed_Cloud:here]]

==Hosting==
Under the hosting section, you can see the various website hosting services currently active on the account.

With Shared Web Hosting services, you will be able to see which server your website is located on, the primary username associated with that hosting package, and a Login button that will take you directly to your website control panel.

==DNS==
The DNS section will show you the DNS you've added for the domains you manage. Domains you have associated with your hosted cloud servers will appear here automatically, but you can further add additional domains if you wish.

Clicking on a domain in the list to the left will show you the current record for that domain.

===Add Domain===
To add DNS for a domain, you can click on the '+ Add Domain' button

[[File:Add-domain-dns.png]]

This will bring up the 'New Zone' window. Here, you can input the domain name for the domain you wish to manage, and the TTL for the record. By default, the TTL is 3600.

When you're satisfied with what you've entered, click on the 'Create' button.

===Edit Domain===
With the domain selected on the left hand side, you will be able to click on the 'Edit' button next to the domain name on the right hand side.

[[File:Edit-domain.png]]

This will bring up the 'Edit Zone' window, which looks nearly identical to the New Zone window.

====Add New DNS Record====
With the domain selected on the left hand side, you can click on the green '+' symbol at the bottom of the DNS section.

[[File:Add-dns.png]]

This will bring up the New Record window, where you can input the record name, as well as determine what type of record it is.

Choosing the type of record will update the window to bring up fields appropriate to the type of record you're wishing to add.

* '''A Record'''
A records allow you to point a hostname to a specific IP address. Clicking on '''A''' will bring up an IP Address field, allowing you to point the record to a specific IP address.

* '''TXT Record'''
TXT records allow you to specify an arbitrary string of text to be associated with a designated hostname. Clicking on '''TXT''' will bring up a Text field, allowing you to specify the text string you want associated with the record.

* '''AAAA Record'''
AAAA records are used to associate IPv6 addresses with the designated hostname. Clicking on '''AAAA''' will bring up an IPv6 Address field, allowing you to specify the IPv6 address you want associated with the record.

* '''CNAME Record'''
CNAME records are used to alias one host name to another (most common example being www.domain.tld to domain.tld). Clicking on '''CNAME''' will bring up an Aliased Domain field, allowing you to specify which domain you want the designated hostname to point to.

* '''SRV Record'''
SRV records are used to locate specific protocols on a domain.

* '''NS Record'''
NS records are used to delegate DNS to the listed name servers. Clicking on '''NS''' will bring up a name server field. By default, all DNS will come with name server records populated.

* '''MX Record'''
MX records allow you to determine which mail host will control your email. Clicking on '''MX''' will bring up Target and Priority fields. The target is the url of the host managing your email (XMission's MX record is mx.xmission.com). The priority determines the order in which your mail servers will be processed. A lower priority is always processed first.

====Edit/Remove Existing DNS Record====
You can edit a DNS record by clicking on the "Edit" button next to the record you wish to edit.

[[File:Edit-dns.png]]

This will change the existing record into editable text boxes you can update. When you are satisfied with your changes, click the blue "Save" button.

[[File:Edit-dns-fields.png]]

A DNS record can be removed by clicking on the red "Delete" button next to the dns record you want to remove. You will be prompted to confirm the deletion before it is removed.

[[File:Delete-dns.png]]

{{:XMission Control Panel/Account Home}}

{{:XMission Control Panel/Services}}

{{:XMission Control Panel/Billing}}

XMission Control Panel/Services Tab

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=Services=
The '''Services''' section of your account details the various services you have active, and depending on the service, assorted tools to help you manage the service.

You can get to your '''Services''' page by clicking on the '''Services''' link at the top of the screen.

[[File:Services_header.png]]

On the '''Services''' screen, you will see various sections depending on the services on your account. You can click on a section to expand it and see detailed information.

==Summary==
The '''Summary''' section details all of the services currently on your account. Certain services that don't have additional tools available, such as Internet connections, will appear here instead of appearing in their own section.

==Email==
The '''Email''' section details all of the email services currently active on the account and provides login buttons to grant you quick access to your inbox for personal accounts.

NOTE: the panel currently does not provide specific controls for Zimbra Base and Premium accounts in the Email section. To manage your Zimbra domain, login to [https://zimbra.xmission.com:7071/zimbraAdmin/ Zimbra Admin] with the appropriate administrator account.

==Cloud Servers==
The '''Cloud Servers''' section details all of the Managed and Unmanaged Cloud hosting servers currently active on the account. Furthermore, the servers can be managed from this page.

===Add a Server===
To add a hosted cloud server to your account, click on the 'Add a server' button at the bottom of the expanded Cloud Servers section.

[[File:Add-server-button.png]]

A window will appear with the various options you have when adding a server. The cost field will dynamically update based on the options you choose.

[[File:Create-new-server.png]]

You can read up on the Managed Cloud and Unmanaged Cloud servers by clicking on the 'Read more' links.

===Change the Status of an Existing Server===
You can start or shut down your servers by clicking on the "Status" drop down underneath the "Cloud Servers" section.

[[File:Server-status-button.png]]

===Edit Existing Servers===
Clicking on the "Edit" button for a cloud server will allow you to edit resources, and on Managed servers, allow you to tweak specific features related to your hosted website.

[[File:Edit-server-button.png]]

====Configure Resources====
Clicking on the "Configure resources" button will allow you to change the current CPU Cores, Memory, and Storage settings on your Cloud Server.

[[File:Configure-resources-button.png]]

Changing any of these settings will automatically update the Cost section, reflecting what the allocated resources will cost you monthly.

[[File:Configure-resources-window.png]]

====SSL Certificates====
You can view the SSL Certificates currently installed on your Managed Server by clicking on "Manage" under the "SSL Certificates" section of "Server settings".

[[File:Manage-ssl-certs.png]]

=====Adding an SSL Certificate=====
You can add an SSL Certificate by clicking on the green "Add SSL Certification" button.

[[File:Add-ssl-certificate-button.png]]

You will need to name your certificate, insert the Cert and Key information, and finally the Chain Cert/CA information if you have it.

[[File:Add-ssl-certificate-window.png]]

=====Removing an SSL Certificate=====
You can remove an SSL certificate by clicking on the red "Delete" button.

[[File:Delete-ssl-certificate-button.png]]

You will be asked to confirm the deletion before your certificate is actually deleted.

====Domain Redirects====
You can add a redirect for one of your domains by clicking on "Manage" under the "Redirects" section under "Server settings".

[[File:Manage-redirects-button.png]]

=====Adding a Domain Redirect=====
You can add a domain redirect by clicking on the green "Add Domain Redirect" button.

[[File:Add-redirect-button.png]]

[[File:Domain-redirect-window.png]]

'''If your domain is pointed at XMission, you will also need to add it to your DNS if you have not already, otherwise the redirect will not work.'''

=====Removing a Domain Redirect=====
Domain redirects can be removed by clicking on the red "Delete" button next to the redirect you want to remove.

[[File:Delete-redirect-button.png]]

You will be prompted to confirm the deletion before the redirect is removed.

====PHP Settings====
You can configure your PHP settings under the "PHP settings" section.

=====Adding a New PHP Setting=====
You can add a new PHP setting by clicking on the "+ Add" button.

[[File:Add-php-settings.png]]

You can name the key and set its value in the window that appears.

[[File:New-php-setting-window.png]]

When you are satisfied with your setting, click on "Submit". Note: ensure your syntax is correct.

=====Removing an Existing PHP Setting=====
You can remove a PHP setting by clicking on the red "Delete" button.

[[File:Delete-php-settings.png]]

You will be prompted to confirm the deletion before the setting is removed.

====Virtual Hosts====
You can manage the websites hosted on the server under the "Virtual Hosts" section. You can configure the active aliases, FTP accounts, and SSL certificates. If you would like to view sites built on your server without updating your DNS, you can view instructions on modifying your hosts file [http://wiki.xmission.com/Cloud_Hosting/Hosts_File here].

=====Adding a Website=====
You can add a website to your server by clicking on the "+ Add website" button.

[[File:Add-virsthost-button.png]]

You can set the domain name, any aliases you want to add, and SSL options for the site in the New Website window that appears.

[[File:New-virthost-window.png]]

NOTES:
* Enabling "SSL Only" will setup a 301 redirect to direct any http traffic to https.
* You will need to have an SSL Certificate already in place to choose when enabling SSL for a website.

======Adding / Editing Domain Aliases======
Clicking on the "Edit" button underneath "Domain aliases" will allow you to add, edit, and remove aliases for the domain in question.

[[File:Edit-domain-aliases.png]]

Existing aliases will turn into a text field, allowing you to edit them as needed. Clicking the red "-" button will remove it. Clicking the green "+" button will add a new text field that can be used to enter a new alias.

[[File:Domain-alias-edit-buttons.png]]

When you are satisfied with your changes, click "Save".

======Editing FTP Accounts======
Clicking the "Edit" button underneath "FTP accounts" will allow you to add, edit and remove FTP users for the website in question.

[[File:Ftp-users-edit.png]]

Clicking the blue "+ Add FTP" button will open the New FTP User window.

[[File:New-ftp-user-window.png]]

Here you can enter a new Username, and set the password for the new user.

Clicking on the gear button will allow you to change the password for the FTP user you wish to update.

To remove an FTP user, click on the red "Delete" button. You will be prompted to confirm the deletion.

[[File:Ftp-users-edit-buttons.png]]

======Enabling SSL / Editing SSL Certificate in Use======
Clicking the "Edit" button underneath "HTTPS" will allow you to enable SSL, turn on HTTPS 301 redirects, and assign a certificate to an existing website.

[[File:Edit-ssl-certificates.png]]

You can enable HTTPS by clicking the check box next to "SSL Enabled". Checking "SSL Only" will enable HTTPS 301 redirects for your domain, which will direct all HTTP traffic to HTTPS.

You can set the active certificate by choosing one from the drop down beneath "SSL Certificate".

[[File:Ssl-edit-buttons.png]]

=====Removing a Website=====
A website can be removed from your server by clicking on the red "Delete" button. You will be prompted to confirm your deletion.

[[File:Delete-virthost-button.png]]

'''NOTE: Deleting a website will also delete the relevant directory and files within it, so when deleting a website, ensure that you have backed up the files you want to keep.'''

====Databases====
The databases section allows you to add databases, view database names and usernames associated with those databases, edit database passwords and delete databases.

=====Adding a Database=====
You can add a database by clicking on the "+ Add database" button.

[[File:Add-database-button.png]]

You can define the database name, username and password in the window that appears. Note that you will need to confirm the password before the database will be created.

[[File:New-database-window.png]]

=====Changing Password on Existing Database=====
You can change the password on an existing domain by clicking on "Change Password" for the database you wish to edit.

[[File:Database-change-password-button.png]]

You will need to confirm the new password before it will be updated.

=====Removing a Database=====
You can remove a database by clicking on the red "Delete" button next to the database you wish to remove. You will be prompted to confirm deletion before the database is removed.

[[File:Database-delete-button.png]]

=====Accessing phpMyAdmin=====
You can access phpMyAdmin for your databases by clicking on the "phpMyAdmin" button below the database list.

[[File:Phpmyadmin-button.png]]

===Installing WordPress===
If you would like to install WordPress on your Managed Cloud Server, you can find instructions on how to do so [Installing_WordPress_on_your_Managed_Cloud:here]

==Hosting==
Under the hosting section, you can see the various website hosting services currently active on the account.

With Shared Web Hosting services, you will be able to see which server your website is located on, the primary username associated with that hosting package, and a Login button that will take you directly to your website control panel.

==DNS==
The DNS section will show you the DNS you've added for the domains you manage. Domains you have associated with your hosted cloud servers will appear here automatically, but you can further add additional domains if you wish.

Clicking on a domain in the list to the left will show you the current record for that domain.

===Add Domain===
To add DNS for a domain, you can click on the '+ Add Domain' button

[[File:Add-domain-dns.png]]

This will bring up the 'New Zone' window. Here, you can input the domain name for the domain you wish to manage, and the TTL for the record. By default, the TTL is 3600.

When you're satisfied with what you've entered, click on the 'Create' button.

===Edit Domain===
With the domain selected on the left hand side, you will be able to click on the 'Edit' button next to the domain name on the right hand side.

[[File:Edit-domain.png]]

This will bring up the 'Edit Zone' window, which looks nearly identical to the New Zone window.

====Add New DNS Record====
With the domain selected on the left hand side, you can click on the green '+' symbol at the bottom of the DNS section.

[[File:Add-dns.png]]

This will bring up the New Record window, where you can input the record name, as well as determine what type of record it is.

Choosing the type of record will update the window to bring up fields appropriate to the type of record you're wishing to add.

* '''A Record'''
A records allow you to point a hostname to a specific IP address. Clicking on '''A''' will bring up an IP Address field, allowing you to point the record to a specific IP address.

* '''TXT Record'''
TXT records allow you to specify an arbitrary string of text to be associated with a designated hostname. Clicking on '''TXT''' will bring up a Text field, allowing you to specify the text string you want associated with the record.

* '''AAAA Record'''
AAAA records are used to associate IPv6 addresses with the designated hostname. Clicking on '''AAAA''' will bring up an IPv6 Address field, allowing you to specify the IPv6 address you want associated with the record.

* '''CNAME Record'''
CNAME records are used to alias one host name to another (most common example being www.domain.tld to domain.tld). Clicking on '''CNAME''' will bring up an Aliased Domain field, allowing you to specify which domain you want the designated hostname to point to.

* '''SRV Record'''
SRV records are used to locate specific protocols on a domain.

* '''NS Record'''
NS records are used to delegate DNS to the listed name servers. Clicking on '''NS''' will bring up a name server field. By default, all DNS will come with name server records populated.

* '''MX Record'''
MX records allow you to determine which mail host will control your email. Clicking on '''MX''' will bring up Target and Priority fields. The target is the url of the host managing your email (XMission's MX record is mx.xmission.com). The priority determines the order in which your mail servers will be processed. A lower priority is always processed first.

====Edit/Remove Existing DNS Record====
You can edit a DNS record by clicking on the "Edit" button next to the record you wish to edit.

[[File:Edit-dns.png]]

This will change the existing record into editable text boxes you can update. When you are satisfied with your changes, click the blue "Save" button.

[[File:Edit-dns-fields.png]]

A DNS record can be removed by clicking on the red "Delete" button next to the dns record you want to remove. You will be prompted to confirm the deletion before it is removed.

[[File:Delete-dns.png]]

{{:XMission Control Panel/Account Home}}

{{:XMission Control Panel/Services}}

{{:XMission Control Panel/Billing}}

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=Services=
The '''Services''' section of your account details the various services you have active, and depending on the service, assorted tools to help you manage the service.

You can get to your '''Services''' page by clicking on the '''Services''' link at the top of the screen.

[[File:Services_header.png]]

On the '''Services''' screen, you will see various sections depending on the services on your account. You can click on a section to expand it and see detailed information.

==Summary==
The '''Summary''' section details all of the services currently on your account. Certain services that don't have additional tools available, such as Internet connections, will appear here instead of appearing in their own section.

==Email==
The '''Email''' section details all of the email services currently active on the account and provides login buttons to grant you quick access to your inbox for personal accounts.

NOTE: the panel currently does not provide specific controls for Zimbra Base and Premium accounts in the Email section. To manage your Zimbra domain, login to [https://zimbra.xmission.com:7071/zimbraAdmin/ Zimbra Admin] with the appropriate administrator account.

==Cloud Servers==
The '''Cloud Servers''' section details all of the Managed and Unmanaged Cloud hosting servers currently active on the account. Furthermore, the servers can be managed from this page.

===Add a Server===
To add a hosted cloud server to your account, click on the 'Add a server' button at the bottom of the expanded Cloud Servers section.

[[File:Add-server-button.png]]

A window will appear with the various options you have when adding a server. The cost field will dynamically update based on the options you choose.

[[File:Create-new-server.png]]

You can read up on the Managed Cloud and Unmanaged Cloud servers by clicking on the 'Read more' links.

===Change the Status of an Existing Server===
You can start or shut down your servers by clicking on the "Status" drop down underneath the "Cloud Servers" section.

[[File:Server-status-button.png]]

===Edit Existing Servers===
Clicking on the "Edit" button for a cloud server will allow you to edit resources, and on Managed servers, allow you to tweak specific features related to your hosted website.

[[File:Edit-server-button.png]]

====Configure Resources====
Clicking on the "Configure resources" button will allow you to change the current CPU Cores, Memory, and Storage settings on your Cloud Server.

[[File:Configure-resources-button.png]]

Changing any of these settings will automatically update the Cost section, reflecting what the allocated resources will cost you monthly.

[[File:Configure-resources-window.png]]

====SSL Certificates====
You can view the SSL Certificates currently installed on your Managed Server by clicking on "Manage" under the "SSL Certificates" section of "Server settings".

[[File:Manage-ssl-certs.png]]

=====Adding an SSL Certificate=====
You can add an SSL Certificate by clicking on the green "Add SSL Certification" button.

[[File:Add-ssl-certificate-button.png]]

You will need to name your certificate, insert the Cert and Key information, and finally the Chain Cert/CA information if you have it.

[[File:Add-ssl-certificate-window.png]]

=====Removing an SSL Certificate=====
You can remove an SSL certificate by clicking on the red "Delete" button.

[[File:Delete-ssl-certificate-button.png]]

You will be asked to confirm the deletion before your certificate is actually deleted.

====Domain Redirects====
You can add a redirect for one of your domains by clicking on "Manage" under the "Redirects" section under "Server settings".

[[File:Manage-redirects-button.png]]

=====Adding a Domain Redirect=====
You can add a domain redirect by clicking on the green "Add Domain Redirect" button.

[[File:Add-redirect-button.png]]

[[File:Domain-redirect-window.png]]

'''If your domain is pointed at XMission, you will also need to add it to your DNS if you have not already, otherwise the redirect will not work.'''

=====Removing a Domain Redirect=====
Domain redirects can be removed by clicking on the red "Delete" button next to the redirect you want to remove.

[[File:Delete-redirect-button.png]]

You will be prompted to confirm the deletion before the redirect is removed.

====PHP Settings====
You can configure your PHP settings under the "PHP settings" section.

=====Adding a New PHP Setting=====
You can add a new PHP setting by clicking on the "+ Add" button.

[[File:Add-php-settings.png]]

You can name the key and set its value in the window that appears.

[[File:New-php-setting-window.png]]

When you are satisfied with your setting, click on "Submit". Note: ensure your syntax is correct.

=====Removing an Existing PHP Setting=====
You can remove a PHP setting by clicking on the red "Delete" button.

[[File:Delete-php-settings.png]]

You will be prompted to confirm the deletion before the setting is removed.

====Virtual Hosts====
You can manage the websites hosted on the server under the "Virtual Hosts" section. You can configure the active aliases, FTP accounts, and SSL certificates. If you would like to view sites built on your server without updating your DNS, you can view instructions on modifying your hosts file [http://wiki.xmission.com/Cloud_Hosting/Hosts_File here].

=====Adding a Website=====
You can add a website to your server by clicking on the "+ Add website" button.

[[File:Add-virsthost-button.png]]

You can set the domain name, any aliases you want to add, and SSL options for the site in the New Website window that appears.

[[File:New-virthost-window.png]]

NOTES:
* Enabling "SSL Only" will setup a 301 redirect to direct any http traffic to https.
* You will need to have an SSL Certificate already in place to choose when enabling SSL for a website.

======Adding / Editing Domain Aliases======
Clicking on the "Edit" button underneath "Domain aliases" will allow you to add, edit, and remove aliases for the domain in question.

[[File:Edit-domain-aliases.png]]

Existing aliases will turn into a text field, allowing you to edit them as needed. Clicking the red "-" button will remove it. Clicking the green "+" button will add a new text field that can be used to enter a new alias.

[[File:Domain-alias-edit-buttons.png]]

When you are satisfied with your changes, click "Save".

======Editing FTP Accounts======
Clicking the "Edit" button underneath "FTP accounts" will allow you to add, edit and remove FTP users for the website in question.

[[File:Ftp-users-edit.png]]

Clicking the blue "+ Add FTP" button will open the New FTP User window.

[[File:New-ftp-user-window.png]]

Here you can enter a new Username, and set the password for the new user.

Clicking on the gear button will allow you to change the password for the FTP user you wish to update.

To remove an FTP user, click on the red "Delete" button. You will be prompted to confirm the deletion.

[[File:Ftp-users-edit-buttons.png]]

======Enabling SSL / Editing SSL Certificate in Use======
Clicking the "Edit" button underneath "HTTPS" will allow you to enable SSL, turn on HTTPS 301 redirects, and assign a certificate to an existing website.

[[File:Edit-ssl-certificates.png]]

You can enable HTTPS by clicking the check box next to "SSL Enabled". Checking "SSL Only" will enable HTTPS 301 redirects for your domain, which will direct all HTTP traffic to HTTPS.

You can set the active certificate by choosing one from the drop down beneath "SSL Certificate".

[[File:Ssl-edit-buttons.png]]

=====Removing a Website=====
A website can be removed from your server by clicking on the red "Delete" button. You will be prompted to confirm your deletion.

[[File:Delete-virthost-button.png]]

'''NOTE: Deleting a website will also delete the relevant directory and files within it, so when deleting a website, ensure that you have backed up the files you want to keep.'''

====Databases====
The databases section allows you to add databases, view database names and usernames associated with those databases, edit database passwords and delete databases.

=====Adding a Database=====
You can add a database by clicking on the "+ Add database" button.

[[File:Add-database-button.png]]

You can define the database name, username and password in the window that appears. Note that you will need to confirm the password before the database will be created.

[[File:New-database-window.png]]

=====Changing Password on Existing Database=====
You can change the password on an existing domain by clicking on "Change Password" for the database you wish to edit.

[[File:Database-change-password-button.png]]

You will need to confirm the new password before it will be updated.

=====Removing a Database=====
You can remove a database by clicking on the red "Delete" button next to the database you wish to remove. You will be prompted to confirm deletion before the database is removed.

[[File:Database-delete-button.png]]

=====Accessing phpMyAdmin=====
You can access phpMyAdmin for your databases by clicking on the "phpMyAdmin" button below the database list.

[[File:Phpmyadmin-button.png]]

===Installing WordPress===
If you would like to install WordPress on your Managed Cloud Server, you can find instructions on how to do so [Installing_WordPress_on_your_Managed_Cloud|here]

==Hosting==
Under the hosting section, you can see the various website hosting services currently active on the account.

With Shared Web Hosting services, you will be able to see which server your website is located on, the primary username associated with that hosting package, and a Login button that will take you directly to your website control panel.

==DNS==
The DNS section will show you the DNS you've added for the domains you manage. Domains you have associated with your hosted cloud servers will appear here automatically, but you can further add additional domains if you wish.

Clicking on a domain in the list to the left will show you the current record for that domain.

===Add Domain===
To add DNS for a domain, you can click on the '+ Add Domain' button

[[File:Add-domain-dns.png]]

This will bring up the 'New Zone' window. Here, you can input the domain name for the domain you wish to manage, and the TTL for the record. By default, the TTL is 3600.

When you're satisfied with what you've entered, click on the 'Create' button.

===Edit Domain===
With the domain selected on the left hand side, you will be able to click on the 'Edit' button next to the domain name on the right hand side.

[[File:Edit-domain.png]]

This will bring up the 'Edit Zone' window, which looks nearly identical to the New Zone window.

====Add New DNS Record====
With the domain selected on the left hand side, you can click on the green '+' symbol at the bottom of the DNS section.

[[File:Add-dns.png]]

This will bring up the New Record window, where you can input the record name, as well as determine what type of record it is.

Choosing the type of record will update the window to bring up fields appropriate to the type of record you're wishing to add.

* '''A Record'''
A records allow you to point a hostname to a specific IP address. Clicking on '''A''' will bring up an IP Address field, allowing you to point the record to a specific IP address.

* '''TXT Record'''
TXT records allow you to specify an arbitrary string of text to be associated with a designated hostname. Clicking on '''TXT''' will bring up a Text field, allowing you to specify the text string you want associated with the record.

* '''AAAA Record'''
AAAA records are used to associate IPv6 addresses with the designated hostname. Clicking on '''AAAA''' will bring up an IPv6 Address field, allowing you to specify the IPv6 address you want associated with the record.

* '''CNAME Record'''
CNAME records are used to alias one host name to another (most common example being www.domain.tld to domain.tld). Clicking on '''CNAME''' will bring up an Aliased Domain field, allowing you to specify which domain you want the designated hostname to point to.

* '''SRV Record'''
SRV records are used to locate specific protocols on a domain.

* '''NS Record'''
NS records are used to delegate DNS to the listed name servers. Clicking on '''NS''' will bring up a name server field. By default, all DNS will come with name server records populated.

* '''MX Record'''
MX records allow you to determine which mail host will control your email. Clicking on '''MX''' will bring up Target and Priority fields. The target is the url of the host managing your email (XMission's MX record is mx.xmission.com). The priority determines the order in which your mail servers will be processed. A lower priority is always processed first.

====Edit/Remove Existing DNS Record====
You can edit a DNS record by clicking on the "Edit" button next to the record you wish to edit.

[[File:Edit-dns.png]]

This will change the existing record into editable text boxes you can update. When you are satisfied with your changes, click the blue "Save" button.

[[File:Edit-dns-fields.png]]

A DNS record can be removed by clicking on the red "Delete" button next to the dns record you want to remove. You will be prompted to confirm the deletion before it is removed.

[[File:Delete-dns.png]]

{{:XMission Control Panel/Account Home}}

{{:XMission Control Panel/Services}}

{{:XMission Control Panel/Billing}}

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=Services=
The '''Services''' section of your account details the various services you have active, and depending on the service, assorted tools to help you manage the service.

You can get to your '''Services''' page by clicking on the '''Services''' link at the top of the screen.

[[File:Services_header.png]]

On the '''Services''' screen, you will see various sections depending on the services on your account. You can click on a section to expand it and see detailed information.

==Summary==
The '''Summary''' section details all of the services currently on your account. Certain services that don't have additional tools available, such as Internet connections, will appear here instead of appearing in their own section.

==Email==
The '''Email''' section details all of the email services currently active on the account and provides login buttons to grant you quick access to your inbox for personal accounts.

NOTE: the panel currently does not provide specific controls for Zimbra Base and Premium accounts in the Email section. To manage your Zimbra domain, login to [https://zimbra.xmission.com:7071/zimbraAdmin/ Zimbra Admin] with the appropriate administrator account.

==Cloud Servers==
The '''Cloud Servers''' section details all of the Managed and Unmanaged Cloud hosting servers currently active on the account. Furthermore, the servers can be managed from this page.

===Add a Server===
To add a hosted cloud server to your account, click on the 'Add a server' button at the bottom of the expanded Cloud Servers section.

[[File:Add-server-button.png]]

A window will appear with the various options you have when adding a server. The cost field will dynamically update based on the options you choose.

[[File:Create-new-server.png]]

You can read up on the Managed Cloud and Unmanaged Cloud servers by clicking on the 'Read more' links.

===Change the Status of an Existing Server===
You can start or shut down your servers by clicking on the "Status" drop down underneath the "Cloud Servers" section.

[[File:Server-status-button.png]]

===Edit Existing Servers===
Clicking on the "Edit" button for a cloud server will allow you to edit resources, and on Managed servers, allow you to tweak specific features related to your hosted website.

[[File:Edit-server-button.png]]

====Configure Resources====
Clicking on the "Configure resources" button will allow you to change the current CPU Cores, Memory, and Storage settings on your Cloud Server.

[[File:Configure-resources-button.png]]

Changing any of these settings will automatically update the Cost section, reflecting what the allocated resources will cost you monthly.

[[File:Configure-resources-window.png]]

====SSL Certificates====
You can view the SSL Certificates currently installed on your Managed Server by clicking on "Manage" under the "SSL Certificates" section of "Server settings".

[[File:Manage-ssl-certs.png]]

=====Adding an SSL Certificate=====
You can add an SSL Certificate by clicking on the green "Add SSL Certification" button.

[[File:Add-ssl-certificate-button.png]]

You will need to name your certificate, insert the Cert and Key information, and finally the Chain Cert/CA information if you have it.

[[File:Add-ssl-certificate-window.png]]

=====Removing an SSL Certificate=====
You can remove an SSL certificate by clicking on the red "Delete" button.

[[File:Delete-ssl-certificate-button.png]]

You will be asked to confirm the deletion before your certificate is actually deleted.

====Domain Redirects====
You can add a redirect for one of your domains by clicking on "Manage" under the "Redirects" section under "Server settings".

[[File:Manage-redirects-button.png]]

=====Adding a Domain Redirect=====
You can add a domain redirect by clicking on the green "Add Domain Redirect" button.

[[File:Add-redirect-button.png]]

[[File:Domain-redirect-window.png]]

'''If your domain is pointed at XMission, you will also need to add it to your DNS if you have not already, otherwise the redirect will not work.'''

=====Removing a Domain Redirect=====
Domain redirects can be removed by clicking on the red "Delete" button next to the redirect you want to remove.

[[File:Delete-redirect-button.png]]

You will be prompted to confirm the deletion before the redirect is removed.

====PHP Settings====
You can configure your PHP settings under the "PHP settings" section.

=====Adding a New PHP Setting=====
You can add a new PHP setting by clicking on the "+ Add" button.

[[File:Add-php-settings.png]]

You can name the key and set its value in the window that appears.

[[File:New-php-setting-window.png]]

When you are satisfied with your setting, click on "Submit". Note: ensure your syntax is correct.

=====Removing an Existing PHP Setting=====
You can remove a PHP setting by clicking on the red "Delete" button.

[[File:Delete-php-settings.png]]

You will be prompted to confirm the deletion before the setting is removed.

====Virtual Hosts====
You can manage the websites hosted on the server under the "Virtual Hosts" section. You can configure the active aliases, FTP accounts, and SSL certificates. If you would like to view sites built on your server without updating your DNS, you can view instructions on modifying your hosts file [http://wiki.xmission.com/Cloud_Hosting/Hosts_File here].

=====Adding a Website=====
You can add a website to your server by clicking on the "+ Add website" button.

[[File:Add-virsthost-button.png]]

You can set the domain name, any aliases you want to add, and SSL options for the site in the New Website window that appears.

[[File:New-virthost-window.png]]

NOTES:
* Enabling "SSL Only" will setup a 301 redirect to direct any http traffic to https.
* You will need to have an SSL Certificate already in place to choose when enabling SSL for a website.

======Adding / Editing Domain Aliases======
Clicking on the "Edit" button underneath "Domain aliases" will allow you to add, edit, and remove aliases for the domain in question.

[[File:Edit-domain-aliases.png]]

Existing aliases will turn into a text field, allowing you to edit them as needed. Clicking the red "-" button will remove it. Clicking the green "+" button will add a new text field that can be used to enter a new alias.

[[File:Domain-alias-edit-buttons.png]]

When you are satisfied with your changes, click "Save".

======Editing FTP Accounts======
Clicking the "Edit" button underneath "FTP accounts" will allow you to add, edit and remove FTP users for the website in question.

[[File:Ftp-users-edit.png]]

Clicking the blue "+ Add FTP" button will open the New FTP User window.

[[File:New-ftp-user-window.png]]

Here you can enter a new Username, and set the password for the new user.

Clicking on the gear button will allow you to change the password for the FTP user you wish to update.

To remove an FTP user, click on the red "Delete" button. You will be prompted to confirm the deletion.

[[File:Ftp-users-edit-buttons.png]]

======Enabling SSL / Editing SSL Certificate in Use======
Clicking the "Edit" button underneath "HTTPS" will allow you to enable SSL, turn on HTTPS 301 redirects, and assign a certificate to an existing website.

[[File:Edit-ssl-certificates.png]]

You can enable HTTPS by clicking the check box next to "SSL Enabled". Checking "SSL Only" will enable HTTPS 301 redirects for your domain, which will direct all HTTP traffic to HTTPS.

You can set the active certificate by choosing one from the drop down beneath "SSL Certificate".

[[File:Ssl-edit-buttons.png]]

=====Removing a Website=====
A website can be removed from your server by clicking on the red "Delete" button. You will be prompted to confirm your deletion.

[[File:Delete-virthost-button.png]]

'''NOTE: Deleting a website will also delete the relevant directory and files within it, so when deleting a website, ensure that you have backed up the files you want to keep.'''

====Databases====
The databases section allows you to add databases, view database names and usernames associated with those databases, edit database passwords and delete databases.

=====Adding a Database=====
You can add a database by clicking on the "+ Add database" button.

[[File:Add-database-button.png]]

You can define the database name, username and password in the window that appears. Note that you will need to confirm the password before the database will be created.

[[File:New-database-window.png]]

=====Changing Password on Existing Database=====
You can change the password on an existing domain by clicking on "Change Password" for the database you wish to edit.

[[File:Database-change-password-button.png]]

You will need to confirm the new password before it will be updated.

=====Removing a Database=====
You can remove a database by clicking on the red "Delete" button next to the database you wish to remove. You will be prompted to confirm deletion before the database is removed.

[[File:Database-delete-button.png]]

=====Accessing phpMyAdmin=====
You can access phpMyAdmin for your databases by clicking on the "phpMyAdmin" button below the database list.

[[File:Phpmyadmin-button.png]]

===Installing WordPress===
If you would like to install WordPress on your Managed Cloud Server, you can find instructions on how to do so [Installing_WordPress_on_your_Managed_Cloud here]

==Hosting==
Under the hosting section, you can see the various website hosting services currently active on the account.

With Shared Web Hosting services, you will be able to see which server your website is located on, the primary username associated with that hosting package, and a Login button that will take you directly to your website control panel.

==DNS==
The DNS section will show you the DNS you've added for the domains you manage. Domains you have associated with your hosted cloud servers will appear here automatically, but you can further add additional domains if you wish.

Clicking on a domain in the list to the left will show you the current record for that domain.

===Add Domain===
To add DNS for a domain, you can click on the '+ Add Domain' button

[[File:Add-domain-dns.png]]

This will bring up the 'New Zone' window. Here, you can input the domain name for the domain you wish to manage, and the TTL for the record. By default, the TTL is 3600.

When you're satisfied with what you've entered, click on the 'Create' button.

===Edit Domain===
With the domain selected on the left hand side, you will be able to click on the 'Edit' button next to the domain name on the right hand side.

[[File:Edit-domain.png]]

This will bring up the 'Edit Zone' window, which looks nearly identical to the New Zone window.

====Add New DNS Record====
With the domain selected on the left hand side, you can click on the green '+' symbol at the bottom of the DNS section.

[[File:Add-dns.png]]

This will bring up the New Record window, where you can input the record name, as well as determine what type of record it is.

Choosing the type of record will update the window to bring up fields appropriate to the type of record you're wishing to add.

* '''A Record'''
A records allow you to point a hostname to a specific IP address. Clicking on '''A''' will bring up an IP Address field, allowing you to point the record to a specific IP address.

* '''TXT Record'''
TXT records allow you to specify an arbitrary string of text to be associated with a designated hostname. Clicking on '''TXT''' will bring up a Text field, allowing you to specify the text string you want associated with the record.

* '''AAAA Record'''
AAAA records are used to associate IPv6 addresses with the designated hostname. Clicking on '''AAAA''' will bring up an IPv6 Address field, allowing you to specify the IPv6 address you want associated with the record.

* '''CNAME Record'''
CNAME records are used to alias one host name to another (most common example being www.domain.tld to domain.tld). Clicking on '''CNAME''' will bring up an Aliased Domain field, allowing you to specify which domain you want the designated hostname to point to.

* '''SRV Record'''
SRV records are used to locate specific protocols on a domain.

* '''NS Record'''
NS records are used to delegate DNS to the listed name servers. Clicking on '''NS''' will bring up a name server field. By default, all DNS will come with name server records populated.

* '''MX Record'''
MX records allow you to determine which mail host will control your email. Clicking on '''MX''' will bring up Target and Priority fields. The target is the url of the host managing your email (XMission's MX record is mx.xmission.com). The priority determines the order in which your mail servers will be processed. A lower priority is always processed first.

====Edit/Remove Existing DNS Record====
You can edit a DNS record by clicking on the "Edit" button next to the record you wish to edit.

[[File:Edit-dns.png]]

This will change the existing record into editable text boxes you can update. When you are satisfied with your changes, click the blue "Save" button.

[[File:Edit-dns-fields.png]]

A DNS record can be removed by clicking on the red "Delete" button next to the dns record you want to remove. You will be prompted to confirm the deletion before it is removed.

[[File:Delete-dns.png]]

{{:XMission Control Panel/Account Home}}

{{:XMission Control Panel/Services}}

{{:XMission Control Panel/Billing}}

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