You’ve probably heard that WordPress is open-source software, and may know that it’s created and run by volunteers. WordPress enthusiasts share many examples of how WordPress changed people’s lives for the better. This monthly series shares some of those lesser-known, amazing stories. Meet Robert Cheleuka Robert is a self-taught graphic and motion designer turned web […]
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Two members of the WordPress leadership team were nominated for excellent work in their field in the first ever Community Industry Awards. Andrea Middleton is nominated for Executive Leader of a Community Team and Josepha Haden Chomphosy is nominated for Community Professional of the Year. CMX is one of the largest professional organizations dedicated to […]
Upcoming API changes
Jan07
The new year is here and with it comes a new round of updates for cPanel & WHM®. While we’re just now rolling out Version 86, now is the time to take action. With the release of Version 88, we will start removing cPanel API 1 functionality, and any custom code or integrations using these calls will no longer work. Why is the API 1 functionality being removed? The cPanel API 1 system is outdated and …
We are looking for users to test drive TLSv1.3 and OpenSSL 1.1.1 with EasyApache 4 and cPanel. Read more if you’d like to take part in this test.
Upcoming MySQL Changes
Dec18
We are planning to automatically update some servers from MySQL 5.5 to MySQL 5.7. This will affect servers that do not have databases and are running cPanel & WHM Version 78.
Joomla 3.9.14 Release
Dec17
Joomla 3.9.14 is now available. This is a security fix release for the 3.x series of Joomla which addresses two security vulnerabilities and contains over 35 bug fixes and improvements.
You’ve probably heard that WordPress is open-source software, and may know that it’s created and run by volunteers. WordPress enthusiasts share many examples of how WordPress changed people’s lives for the better. This monthly series shares some of those lesser-known, amazing stories. Meet Jill Binder Jill Binder never meant to become an activist. She insists […]
EasyApache 3 to EasyApache 4 Autoconversion
Dec04
on December 4, 2019
at 6:00 pm
Posted In: Apache, CMS, Community, cPanel, cpanel whm, easyapache, easyapache 3, EasyApache 4, Events, Products, Releases, security, System
As you may have noticed on the front page of our website, we’ve added a new section about the “Up Next” initiative, explaining upcoming changes to cPanel & WHM. A significant change coming in early 2020 is the EasyApache 3 to EasyApache 4 autoconversion. When we last made a change in the Up Next initiative, we upgraded users on out of date and unsupported cPanel & WHM version to Version 78. This upgrade did come …
On Wednesday, November 13th, a contingent of the cPanel team volunteered at the Houston Food Bank. Over the course of three hours, we managed to assemble 4800 boxes of food and prepare 60 pallets for delivery to families in need. These boxes of food will serve families throughout 18 different counties across the greater Houston area. Founded in 1982, the Houston Food Bank is a 308,000 square-foot warehouse and is the largest Feeding America food bank in the …
You’ve probably heard that WordPress is open-source software, and may know that it’s created and run by volunteers. WordPress enthusiasts share many examples of how WordPress changed people’s lives for the better. This monthly series shares some of those lesser-known, amazing stories. Meet Kim Parsell We’d like to introduce you to Kim Parsell. Kim was […]
Joomla 3.9.13 Release
Nov05
Joomla 3.9.13 is now available. This is a security fix release for the 3.x series of Joomla which addresses two security vulnerabilities and contains over 15 bug fixes and improvements.
2019 Annual Survey
Nov02
It’s time for our annual user and developer survey! If you’re a WordPress user or professional, we want your feedback. It only takes a few minutes to fill out the survey, which will provide an overview of how people use WordPress. We’re excited to announce that this year, for the first time, the survey is […]
Sometimes, folks encounter a problem with their website that is hosted on a server using the cPanel hosting platform. When that happens, they often reach out to cPanel customer service or technical support for assistance. It seems logical, right? Your site is on a cPanel server, so cPanel is the obvious place to go for help. However, cPanel only creates the software that hosting providers use as a platform to offer their website hosting services. Most problems …
During the week of November 5th, we are releasing an Autofixer for all servers that are running outdated versions of cPanel & WHM (any version older than Version 78). Affected servers will start updating to cPanel & WHM Version 78. We wanted to take this opportunity to break down precisely what is happening, who is affected, and the benefits of upgrading your servers to supported versions. The Fix is In The Autofixer will update affected servers …
UPDATE: Let’s Encrypt has extended the lifetime of ACMEv1 until November 8th, extending the life of the API for 1 week. November 1st is now a production brownout date, so you may be affected by a loss of service on that date. For further information please read the following: https://community.letsencrypt.org/t/end-of-life-plan-for-acmev1/88430/6 End of life for Let’s Encrypt Legacy, time to update! In August, we shared in a blog post that the Let’s Encrypt original API, ACMEv1, would be …
Technology is changing faster each year. Digital literacy can vary between ages but there are lots of ways different generations can work together and empower each as digital citizens. No matter whether you’re a parent or caregiver, teacher or mentor, it’s hard to know the best way to teach younger generations the skills needed to […]
Responsible Participation In Online Communities
Oct15
on October 15, 2019
at 7:41 pm
Posted In: Backups, CMS, Community, digital citizenship week, open source, PHP, Releases, security, Wordpress
In our first article in this series, we highlighted the WordPress mission to democratize publishing. WordPress introduced a tool to independent and small publishers who did not have the resources of the larger publishing platforms. Access to a free content management system to create websites has empowered thousands of people to find their voice online. […]
The WordPress Project is on a mission to democratize publishing. As WordPress empowers more people to participate in the digital space, we have the opportunity to make sure that everyone can participate safely and responsibly. Today marks the start of Digital Citizenship Week. We are going to share how open source can be used as […]
In the event you missed it, we published a blog post back in December of 2018, announcing the deprecation of MyDNS and NSD. Now that PowerDNS has been the choice DNS Management tool of cPanel & WHM for several versions, the request for DNSSEC (Domain Name System Security Extensions) clustering has become even more popular. Well, you’ve been asking for it, and we’re ready to deliver it. Coming with cPanel & WHM Version 84 …
Way back in EasyApache 3, if a user wanted to make updates to their Apache configuration, they would do so by using the Apache distiller to make said changes. As you all know, we’ve moved on from EasyApache 3 to EasyApache 4 and are ever working to improve the functionality and performance of the product. That being said, we are removing the Apache distiller in cPanel & WHM version 84. Let’s break this down. What is a …
That’s a Wrap!
Sep26
on September 26, 2019
at 2:55 pm
Posted In: Apache, CMS, Community, cPanel, Events, Releases, security, System, WebPros Summit, webprossummit
The end of the 2019 WebPros Summit has come, and it was an event for the books. We have enjoyed getting spend time with all of you, and cannot wait to do this again next year! We owe huge thanks to all of our attendees, sponsors, and exhibitors. We strive to put on the best event we possibly can for you, and joining us for these past few days is incredibly worth it. A big …
Joomla 3.9.12 Release
Sep24
Joomla 3.9.12 is now available. This is a security fix release for the 3.x series of Joomla which addresses one security vulnerability and contains over 30 bug fixes and improvements.
“I dare somebody to go to Atlanta and not have a good time” -Bryan Tyree Henry WebPros Summit 2019 is here. We’re on the road and in Atlanta, Georgia. This year promises to be the most exciting and diverse conference yet. If you haven’t done so, make sure you head on over to the WPS 2019 website to register and come join us! Nestled in the northern portion of the great southern state of Georgia …
#WebProsSummit19 Guest Blog: Halon Security
Sep18
on September 18, 2019
at 5:00 pm
Posted In: Apache, CMS, Community, cPanel, Events, Releases, security, Special Guests, System, WebPros Summit
Halon Security, a Swedish company with offices overlooking the beautiful city of Gothenburg, Sweden, is proud to be sponsoring the WebPros Summit 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia! While we’ve partnered with cPanel and sponsored conferences in the past, this year has special significance for us; taking part in the very first WebPros Summit in Atlanta, Georgia! Regardless if you are a hosting provider or managed service provider, secure email is undoubtedly an integral part of your …
Supporting Open Source
Sep17
The phrase “open source” has been in use much longer than you think, popping up as early as Thomas Willis‘ 1685 piece, The London Practice of, Or The Whole Practical Part of Physick, describing in medical terminology how a wound behaves. The modern usage of the phrase is a bit newer and has become the appropriate descriptor for a software product that gives the user permission to add/remove/change its source code, design, or contents. From casual …
Note from benny: WebPros Summit is an annual gathering of the web hosting community, and we want everyone to stay secure online for this year’s event. That’s why we’ve partnered with WLVPN to provide free VPN service to all of this year’s attendees. Here’s everything you need to know. WLVPN is here to keep you and your customers safe by protecting your internet privacy. We’re proud to be the official VPN sponsor of WebPros Summit. …
#WebProsSummit19 Guest Blog: LiteSpeed Technologies
Sep04
on September 4, 2019
at 5:30 pm
Posted In: Apache, CMS, Community, cPanel, Events, Releases, security, Special Guests, System, WebPros Summit
This is the first in a series of guest blogs around the 2019 Web Pros Summit. Please welcome Kacey Schroeder from LiteSpeed Technologies. LiteSpeed Technologies is honored to be a sponsor of WebPros Summit 2019 and long-term partners with cPanel. We first began collaborating with cPanel with the release of our original WHM plugin in 2013. cPanel introduced official support for LiteSpeed Web Server in 2014, as the only official third-party supported web server. This …
SafeAdmin Certification and You
Aug29
on August 29, 2019
at 6:21 pm
Posted In: Apache, CMS, Community, cPanel, cPUniversity, Events, Releases, security, System, Tips & Tricks
When someone is looking for a mechanic, it can be hard to know whom you can trust to do the work using the best practices available for a fair price. Finding a System Administrator often carries some similar challenges. Certifications are one way to show that a Sysadmin is up to date on the best way to secure data and administer servers. cPanel is now offering SafeAdmin certification as a way to appraise a technician’s existing set of skills, representing …