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Basic Site Security Checklist

What can I do to increase my Site Security while hosting with Bluehost?

SiteLock - Security for Small Business

This article will explain the benefits of SiteLock for small businesses.

What Is AutoSSL? How Does AutoSSL Work?

AutoSSL is a free certificate that is provided to customers for website security.

Two-Factor Authentication

Two-factor authentication is ideal for anyone looking to increase their account security.

VPS and Dedicated Hosting: ConfigServer Security and Firewall

CSF is a firewall for VPS and Dedicated servers. CSF is not installed as part of our default images on VPS or Dedicated servers. This article describes how to install it yourself or request support do so.

What Is The SSL Trust Error In Email Apps? Email Security SSL Verification

Occasionally SSL Certificates are reissued and this causes email clients to prompt users to take action after the certificate is changed.

Google Security Updates

Google Chrome is updating their browser to improve internet security.

SiteLock Support

This article will explain how and when to contact SiteLock for support.

How to Order SiteLock

This article will explain how to order SiteLock

My Sites: Manage WordPress Sites

Our updated 'Rock' user interface offers a fresh new look, along with several useful tools and helpful features. One such feature is the My Sites tab, where you can easily manage your websites.

VPS or Dedicated Hosting - cPHulk Brute Force Protection

How to protect your Dedicated Server using cPHulk

Purchasing or Renewing SSL certificates

How to renew an existing SSL certificate--or purchase a new one, within your cPanel

Securing a Dedicated or VPS Server

This article discusses some measures you can take to secure a Dedicated or VPS server

Account Validation

When you call in for help with your account, the account must be validated before our support staff can assist.

SiteLock Lite

An overview of SiteLock Lite

How to Upload an SSL Certificate to SiteLock

This article will explain the process for uploading an SSL Certificate to SiteLock's dasboard. The steps for accessing the SSL Manager may vary depending on which user interface your account uses.

WordPress: How to Uninstall a Plugin

Uninstall a WordPress Plugin

How the Social PNG Hack Works

Explanation of the Social PNG hack

Validation Token

Validation tokens are an easy way to validate you're an authorized user.

SiteLock - Verifying Domain and Account Information

This article will explain the process of verifying a domain and account information for a SiteLock account.

What to do When SiteLock Finds a Vulnerability

This article will explain what to do when SiteLock finds a vulnerability.

How To Delete Or Uninstall A WordPress Theme - Step By Step Guide

How to Delete or Uninstall a WordPress Theme

How to upgrade an application or script using Marketplace

How to keep all of your applications installed using the Mojo Marketplace.

How To Activate Free SSL Certificate - Free Wordpress SSL Setup

Bluehost now provides free free SSL certificates for all WordPress sites. This article describes how to activate the free SSL for a WordPress site.

How To Setup Email On Android Phone / Tablet - Android Device Email

How to set up an email account on an Android-based device.

Welcome to SiteLock - An Introduction to Your SiteLock Account

This article is an introduction to SiteLock

Application Scanning

This article will explain the benefits of SiteLock in regards to application scanning.

HIPAA Disclaimer

Stopping Display of All files on Web page

How to Stop A Directory Index From Being Shown

SSH Access - Generating a Public/Private Key

How to generate and use SSH Keys

IP Deny Manager Tool

This article will explain how to utilize the IP Deny Manager tool in cPanel.

Preventing Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)

This article will explain the benefits of SiteLock in regards to cross-site scripting (XSS).

PHP Script Throws Server 500 Error

Why am I getting Server 500 errors with php scripts?

Managed WordPress Disallowed Plugins

How Do I Update My Contact Email Address If I Forgot My Password

Our policy on changing the contact email address.

Open New Ports

How can I gain access to blocked ports? What port numbers can be opened?

Investigating Performance

What does it mean when it says that a System Administrator is "Investigating Server Performance"?

Email Application Setup - Mozilla Thunderbird

This guide will show step-by-step instructions for setting up E-mail on Mozilla Thunderbird for Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux. Due to differences in the operating systems, some screens and steps might

How To Use SSH on Windows PuTTY - Generate Public/Private Key Pair & File

How do I create a Public/Private Key Pair in cPanel for use via SSH?

Verification

How do I verify my new account?

9 Tips for Working in WordPress

Versatile and robust, WordPress is a favorite among applications and content management systems. This article provides nine tips for working in WordPress.

Welcome to Bluehost WordPress Marketplace

The Bluehost Marketplace helps you browse, purchase, install, and manage WordPress themes, plugins, and add-ons directly from your Bluehost.com dashboard. Choose from over 900 premium WordPress themes, dozens of WooCommerce eCommerce plugins and add-ons, and even professional ser

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