Here are some recommendations for hardening your WordPress website. These are essential: Ensure that you keep your WordPress, Themes and PlugIns regularly up to date (take a backup before your run major updates). Only use unique usernames (do not use ‘admin’) and strong passwords. Install a WordPress Security PlugIn, such Read more…
Any domain used for sending emails should have a valid SPF and DKIM records. An SPF record is a type of DNS record and you can create or update one in your cPanel account. You will need a basic understanding of DNS records and also know all the sources of Read more…
A Sender Policy Framework (SPF) record is a particular Domain Name Service (DNS) record that is used to by external mail servers to ensure that your email is valid for delivery. If you don’t have an SPF record for your domain, you risk an increased chance of your emails not Read more…
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Hosting 90, 98 Email Settings – using secure server address The server has an SSL certificate and reverse DNS set so unless you have these set for you domain, it is better to use these for the best chance of successful mail delivery. Incoming and Outgoing Server : ceres.uksrv.co.uk (or Read more…
IMAP email access coordinates between the server and your mail application. Messages that have been read/deleted/replied to will show up as such, both on the server and in the mail application. POP3 does not coordinate with the server. Messages marked as read/deleted/replied to in the mail application will not show Read more…
The server has an SSL certificate and reverse DNS set so unless you have these set for your domain, it is better to use these for the best chance of successful mail delivery. You will, however, needs to change the settings in your email client (e.g. Outlook), if you change Read more…
With the recent outbreaks of Ransomware attacks, here are a few points to help you stay safe online: Don’t Open Email Links or attachments that you are Not Sure Of many of these hacking techniques involve the user accidentally installing malicious software on their device or computer by clicking on Read more…