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How can I disable mod_security?

We use mod_security to protect your site from hackers and http injection attacks as well as many other protective features.

From time to time, you may come across a script that simply will not work with mod_security enabled, especially scripts that are custom made or uncommon. Usually the error returned is “403 Forbidden” when trying to load a page.

If you find that your script is creating false positives within mod_security then we can disable mod-security for your domain name. Sometimes your domain name alone may trigger false positives, especially if there’s spammy looking text within your domain such as “cheapmedsonline” or “loseweightfast”.

Simply contact the helpdesk and ask for mod_security to be disabled.

How do I change the PHP Mail() from address?

When using the PHP Mail() function you will find that the ‘from’ email address is often an unfriendly looking system email address sometimes even belonging to the root or system user, this can confuse your userbase as well as making it impossible for them to reply to any system messages that you send.

To make this change you first need to decide which email address you would like the from address to represent. This email address must exist on the server where your PHP Mail() function is being called, if the email address you choose does not exist, then your efforts will be wasted.

$result = mail(“to@address.com”, “subject”, “message”, “From: other@address.com\n”, “-fother@address.com”);

Make sure that the other@address.com exists on the server, if it does not, this will not work.

If you have any problems simply contact the Helpdesk for further assistance,

Categories PHP

Which web hosting control panel do you use?

Starting from 2010, we switched to Parallel’s Plesk web hosting control panel software for our new server range. Plesk is currently the best web hosting control panel on the market giving high performance, security and flexilibity.

Previously we used Ensim Pro which is now part of Parallels. The best features of Ensim Pro are now built into Plesk and moving forward, Plesk has replaced the Ensim Pro system. Many of our clients still use Ensim Pro, it is still a great control panel. However, unless specificially requested, all new web hosting accounts will be set up on our Plesk server range.

Are banners and ads displayed on my site?

It is common for low cost, cheap and free web hosting service providers to place banners or ads on your website, they use the revenue generated from the displaying or such banners and ads to recoup the cost to provide the service.

The problem with this methodology is that your site will look unprofessional, also you have no control over the types of advertisements shown on your site.

At UK-Cheapest,co.uk, we do not display any banners or advertisements on your site. In fact, we do not meddle with your code at all. What you see is exactly as you uploaded and nothing more.

phpMyAdmin doesn’t load when I click on the icon in Plesk

A common problem when attempting to launch Webadmin is your browser Popup Blocker. The Webadmin application opens in a popup window so you must ensure that pop-ups are enabled for your browser.

If you find that clicking on the “Webadmin” button does nothing, then this is the problem, use the guide below to temporarily disable your browser popup blocker.

To disable the Popup blocker in Internet Explorer

  1. Open Internet Explorer and select the Tools option.
  2. In the window that displays, click on the Internet Options option.
  3. Click on the Privacy tab
  4. Uncheck Turn on Popup blocker
  5. Click on Ok to save your preferences
  6. Close the window

To disable the Popup blocker in Firefox

  1. Open the Firefox menu and select the Tools option.
  2. In the window that displays, click on the Content option.
  3. Remove the checkmark from the Block pop-up windows option.
  4. Close the window

To disable the Popup blocker in Chrome

  1. Open the Chrome Tools menu and select the Options option.
  2. In the window that displays, click on the Under the bonnet tab.
  3. Click on the Content Settings button
  4. Click on the Pop-ups tab
  5. Select Allow sites to show pop-ups then press Close
  6. Close the windows

To disable the Popup blocker in Safari

  1. Open the Safari menu and select the Preferences option.
  2. In the window that displays, click on the Security option.
  3. Remove the checkmark from the Block pop-up windows option.
  4. Close the window

That’s all there is to it! If you have any problems simply contact the Helpdesk for further assistance,