Question 1

How to force a site to use SSL ( HTTPS:// )

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We all want to stay safe on the internet and it's easier to do so when SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) is in use. SSL ensures that all communications between your web browser and the site you are visiting is encrypted. Sites using SSL will usually show a green or secure/locked padlock at the start of your browsers address bar.

This article shows you how to have the webserver force all connections to your site over SSL, this means all connections will be made using https:// instead of http://. Keeping your information safe from hackers.

|| This article does not detail how to ensure all your content is available over https:// - you need to ensure your site is configured correctly. We have a separate article on fixing mixed content issues.

| Prior to completing these steps, you need to ensure that a valid SSL certificate is in place for the domain you want to force SSL on.This can be a purchased (Extended Validation or EV) SSL certificate or a free Let's Encrypt (Domain Validation or DV) certificate. We have a separate article on how to configure Lets Encrypt on your domain.

With version 80 cPanel introduced a much simpler way to configure a domain to force all traffic over HTTPS.

Unless you have a specific requirement for custom primary/alias domain HTTP/HTTPS configuration we recommend using this new method.

Alias domains inherit their redirection status from their parent domain. The alternative method to force HTTPS by editing the .htaccess file is still included should yo

Question 2

MailChannels FAQ

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We understand that the addition of any new system can be quite challenging, that's why we have put together a list of all the Frequently Asked Questions in an easy-to-read format to save you time!

Do I have to pay extra?

No! MailChannels is paid for by us and you can simply reap the benefits of the system by using your services as you did before!

I am using you for DNS and hosting. Do I need to make any changes?

No! If you are using both our hosting and DNS services, we will automatically manage the rollout for you where possible. If for any reason we are unable to do this for you, we will contact you separately and discuss an implementation strategy.

Does MailChannels store my email data?

No! Email messages are processed by the MailChannels system and then relayed on to the destination. The system does not store any email content or header data.

What is an SPF Record?

An SPF (Sender Policy Framework) record is a DNS record added to your domain name, that instructs the internet which servers are allowed to send messages from your domain name. This is used in part, to determine whether a message has been spoofed or is a spam message when receiving an email.

I am receiving hundreds of bounce backs from MailChannels, has my account been compromised?

If you are receiving many bouncebacks, this is usually a sign of malicious actors taking advantage of one of your services with us. Get in touch with the support team to investigate the exact cause and resolu

Question 3

Submitting and receiving sensitive data in a support ticket

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What is sensitive data and why is it used?

There are likely to be occasions we will need to exchange sensitive data with you. We may ask you to send us some login details - or we may need to send you an updated password for example. In these cases we will request that you send these via the "Sensitive data" portion of the ticket submission/reply form.

The data that is sent via the sensitive data section is end to end encrypted and is removed after the ticket has been closed.

Sending sensitive data to the support team:

Opening a new ticket

When you open a new ticket, you'll see a Sensitive Data area towards the bottom - please ensure any sensitive data you need to send us is entered here.

Replying to an existing ticket

Once a ticket is open you can supply additional sensitive data by clicking the Add Sensitive Data button

From here you can submit the sensitive data you need.

Please ensure you respond to your ticket once the data has been added to let the support staff know!

Receiving sensitive data from Krystal

If we need to send you sensitive data you can access it via the **View or Edit S

Question 4

Configure your email client

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This document will guide you through obtaining all the details you'll need to configure most email clients. We've also included some more detail on IMAP, POP and SMTP for those interested in knowing more!

This article assumes you using email accounts created within your cPanel hosting. We have a guide that walks you through Adding a new cPanel email account.

We support both POP and IMAP email accounts - these are the most common protocols for receiving email. We only support secure connections (SSL/STARTTLS).

We have other guides on setting up specific mail clients here and suggest you check to see whether we have a guide specific to your email client before following this guide.

Finding all the details you'll need

Question 5

How to connect to a MySQL database using an SSH Tunnel

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Connections to MySQL servers over port 3306 are not encrypted, and so this presents a real security risk. Indeed, some credit card processors will not provide user accounts to websites that are hosted on servers that allow unencrypted connections on port 3306.

This article will describe the steps required in order to connect securely to your web hosting account's MySQL server using an SSH Tunnel. This is an advanced topic and assumes that you have some experience of connecting remotely to MySQL servers, TCP/IP, and SSH.

If you are using Windows, then you will need to install PuTTY - read the article How to install PuTTY for SSH shell access.

If you are using a Mac, don't worry - you already have everything you need.

What we are trying to achieve

SSH (Secure SHell) is a secure method of connecting to another computer. You may know that SSH allows secure terminal sessions and secure FTP (SFTP) connections, but it can also be used in other ways. An SSH connection can also serve as a secure Tunnel, through which other data can be securely exchanged.

Like any tunnel, it has two ends. In the case of an SSH Tunnel we specify a Port at each end. In the case of MySQL the port at the server end would be 3306 (the standard port for MySQL). At the client end, it could be anything

Question 6

How to manage domain renewal and auto-renewal

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This article will show you how to manage the auto-renewal settings for your domain names. This article assumes that you have already successfully logged into your Krystal client area.

||| Auto-renew can only complete successfully if the payment method for a domain is Credit/Debit Card and you have valid card details entered for your account.Where domains are set to auto-renew and the payment method is PayPal or Bank Transfer - we will produce an invoice - but you must either login to pay by PayPal or make the bank transfer to complete the transaction. Failure to do so may result in your domain expiring and a redemption charge being incurred.

Manage a domain

View your domains by selecting My Domains from the Domains menu drop-down or clicking the My Domains button.
Your domains are shown along with their Auto Renew status - simply click on a domain name or the Manage Domain button to manage its settings.
Click on the "Auto Renew" tab and then click the "Manage auto renewal settings" button.

Manage Auto-Renewal and Auto Invoice

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