HubforHost Knowledge Base
Everything you need to configure, manage, and optimize your cloud hosting, cPanel servers, business email, and sovereign S3 storage.
How to Generate and Download a Full Backup of Your cPanel Account
Step-by-step guide to generating a full cPanel backup archive (.tar.gz) including all files, databases, emails, and DNS zones.
How to Restore cPanel Backup (Home Directory, Databases, & Emails)
Learn how to restore partial cPanel backups including the home directory, individual MySQL databases, and email forwarders.
How to Download Backup of Home Directory, MySQL, or Email Only
Learn how to generate modular partial backups of your website home directory, MySQL databases, or email forwarders without downloading unnecessary system files.
How to Generate a cPanel Backup and Send It to a Remote FTP / S3 Server
Configure cPanel to automatically stream your full website backup directly to an off-site remote FTP server or HubforHost S3 Object Storage bucket.
How to Create Addon Domains in cPanel (Jupiter Theme)
Host multiple independent websites under a single HubforHost Cloud Hosting account using cPanel Domains.
How to Transfer Your Domain Name to HubforHost
Complete guide to transferring your existing domain name from GoDaddy, Namecheap, Google Domains, or Hostinger to HubforHost without downtime.
How to Protect Your .htaccess File and Block Unauthorized Access
Secure your Apache and LiteSpeed web server configuration by preventing visitors and malicious bots from viewing or editing your .htaccess file.
How to Ban Malicious IP Addresses via .htaccess on LiteSpeed
Block malicious scanners, botnets, and scrapers instantly using Apache 2.4 and LiteSpeed Require not ip directives.
How to Protect a Directory with Username & Password in cPanel
Add HTTP Basic Authentication (htpasswd) to any directory or administrative folder directly from cPanel Directory Privacy.
How to Blacklist an IP Address Using cPanel IP Blocker
Use the graphical cPanel IP Blocker tool to block individual IP addresses, ranges, or domain hostnames from accessing your site.
How to Restrict Directory Access to Specific Whitelisted IPs
Lock down sensitive folders like wp-admin or internal APIs so only your office or home static IP can access them.
Configuring Your Website Connection in FileZilla (FTPS / TLS)
Set up a secure, encrypted FTP over TLS (FTPS) connection in FileZilla Site Manager for high-speed file transfers.
Managing Your Website Files and Folders in FileZilla
Learn how to navigate local vs remote server panes, create directories, change file permissions (CHMOD), and edit files directly in FileZilla.
Transferring Files Quickly and Resuming Uploads in FileZilla
Master queue management, parallel connections, and automatic transfer resumption in FileZilla.
What is Softaculous Auto-Installer & Why Use It on HubforHost?
An introduction to the Softaculous 1-click application engine included free with all HubforHost cloud hosting accounts.
How to Access Softaculous Apps Installer in cPanel
Quick walkthrough on finding and launching Softaculous from the cPanel Jupiter dashboard.
How to Install WordPress via Softaculous in Under 60 Seconds
Deploy a high-performance WordPress website with LiteSpeed Cache pre-configured on HubforHost Cloud Hosting.
How to Recover or Reset Your HubforHost Client Portal Password
Regain access to your HubforHost billing account, view invoices, and manage service renewals.
Payment Methods Accepted: UPI, Cards and Net Banking
Overview of supported payment options through Razorpay: UPI, cards and net banking.
Connecting to Sovereign S3 Cloud Object Storage with AWS CLI & Rclone
Quick guide to configuring AWS CLI, rclone, and Cyberduck with HubforHost Mumbai and Indore S3 endpoints.
How to Configure Titan Business Email on Outlook and Mobile Devices
Connect your professional domain email to Microsoft Outlook, Apple Mail, and iOS/Android devices using IMAP/SMTP.
S3 Cloud Object Storage — Getting Started
Storage tiers from 1 TB to 50 TB+, Indian regions, included egress, and the 5-step assisted provisioning workflow.
S3 Access Credentials — Endpoint, Keys and Safe Handling
What the S3 endpoint URL, Access Key and Secret Key are, and how to store and rotate them safely.
S3 Endpoints and Regions — Mumbai and Indore
Indian-region object storage in Mumbai and Indore with 3x replication. Region selection and multi-region scope.
Connect S3 Storage with AWS CLI
Configure AWS CLI against the HubforHost S3-compatible endpoint and run list, upload and download operations.
Use S3 Storage with Boto3 (Python)
Initialize a Boto3 S3 client against the HubforHost endpoint and upload objects with automatic encryption at rest.
Sync Backups to S3 Storage with Rclone
Configure an rclone S3 remote for HubforHost endpoints and schedule multi-threaded backup syncs.
S3 CORS Configuration for Web Uploads
How CORS is confirmed during provisioning and what to provide for browser-based uploads.
S3 Pre-Signed URLs for Secure Temporary Access
Grant time-limited download and upload access without sharing Secret Keys.
S3 HTTP Range Requests for Resumable Media
Stream and resume large audio, video and dataset downloads with HTTP Range requests over HTTPS.
S3 Egress and Transfer Allowance (1:1 Included)
Outbound egress is included 1:1 with storage capacity, with no separate per-GB charge inside the allowance.
S3 Billing, Retention and Plan Upgrades
Monthly prices, 30-day prepaid cycle, grace and retention windows, and how upgrades work.
S3 Object Lock and Immutability Planning
Object Lock is configuration-dependent — confirm availability and retention during provisioning and test restores.
S3 Media Storage and On-Demand Streaming
Store audio, music libraries, video, digital assets and application assets for on-demand delivery. Live streaming is not supported.
Integrate S3 Storage with Android Apps
Upload and download objects from Android apps using S3-compatible SDKs without embedding Secret Keys.
Migrate Existing S3 Data to HubforHost
Scope, transfer and validate migrations from AWS S3 or compatible platforms with payment before provisioning.
Cloud Hosting Getting Started — Plans and First Steps
HH-Personal and HH-Agency plans, what is included, and how to open an inquiry or migration request.
Website Migration Guide — Prepare, Transfer and Cut Over
How assisted migrations work: eligible data, non-secret intake, validation, DNS cutover and rollback planning.
Looking for tailored technical support?
Our Tier-3 cloud systems engineers are reachable around the clock via Phone & WhatsApp — channels open 24/7/365, best-effort response — to assist with migrations, custom DNS routing, PHP extensions, and dedicated server configurations.