The WordPress Security Team is aware of multiple ongoing phishing scams impersonating both the “WordPress team” and the “WordPress Security Team“ in an attempt to convince administrators to install a plugin on their website which contains malware. The WordPress Security Team will never email you requesting that you install a plugin or theme on your […]
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The latest People of WordPress features back-end web developer Artemy Kaydash, from Ukraine.
PHP-FastCGI Process Manager (or PHP-FPM) is widely used on sites that use WordPress, a hugely popular content management system. PHP-FPM is a processor for PHP, one of the most common scripting languages, that enables WordPress sites to handle a greater volume of web traffic without relying on as many server resources as when using alternative PHP processors. How does PHP-FPM work? What security does it offer? And how easy is it to set up? We’ll cover all this and more in this guide to PHP-FPM. The Structure of PHP-FPM PHP is a high-level programming language. As a result, PHP scripts…
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When you entrust a company with hosting your website, you essentially handing over the keys to your business future. You’re outsourcing the expertise needed to support the existence of your business’s presence on the web to a third party, but since there is so much competition between providers, some will try to compete on cost but not be able to back it up with expertise. Imagine your business growing and then your web host being unable to configure your site to manage the additional traffic. Not good! This is why it’s important to invest in web hosting security, which keeps…
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While many businesses have transitioned their internal IT systems to cloud services, utilizing servers situated in remote data centers, a substantial number still maintain in-house servers or operate within a hybrid environment that combines both in-house and cloud services. Irrespective of their location, server management encompasses the continuous oversight and upkeep of hardware, software, security protocols, and data backups. In this article, we’re going to give you an overview of server management, including looking at some useful tools and security issues to consider. What is Server Management? Server management refers to the administration, configuration, maintenance and oversight of a server…
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Web server serves as the core component of internet infrastructure, responsible for delivering web content to users upon request. It functions by accepting HTTP requests from clients (like web browsers), processing these requests, and sending back the requested web pages or resources. Key features of a web server include its ability to handle multiple concurrent connections efficiently, ensuring rapid response times even during high traffic periods. It facilitates serving various types of content, from static HTML files to dynamic content generated by applications. Moreover, modern web servers often support security measures like SSL/TLS encryption, ensuring secure communication between servers and…
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PHP 8.0 was released on November 26, 2020, and reaches its end-of-life on November 26, 2023. As a result, it is no longer supported, and security vulnerabilities will no longer be patched. To align with this change, PHP 8.0 has been removed from cPanel & WHM provided default EasyApache4 profiles. Announcing Support for PHP 8.3 PHP 8.3, anticipated for release in November 2023, introduces new features and performance improvements, making it a valuable addition to EasyApache4, …
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Get Ready to Rank with Sitejet Builder’s New SEO Analysis Feature
Get ready to rank! Sitejet Builder for Plesk now comes equipped with an SEO Analysis feature to help you succeed online! Learn what it has in store for you.
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WordPress Executive Director, Josepha Haden Chomphosy, returns to a recent episode of the WordPress Briefing, which discussed two resources for openly licensed media in the WordPress project– Openverse and Photo Directory– and how they differ from one another!
The countdown is on for this year’s State of the Word! If you missed the initial announcement a few weeks ago, mark your calendars for December 11, 2023. State of the Word is the annual keynote in which WordPress co-founder Matt Mullenweg celebrates the progress of the open source project and offers a glimpse into its future.
WordPress Executive Director, Josepha Haden Chomphosy, speaks to the strategic approach to integrating open source solutions within your company and offers insight into initiating open source advocacy conversations. Tune in for a session that could redefine your company’s technological approach.
September-October 2023 was yet another fun and eventful chapter in WordPress, with more WordCamps hosting exciting discussions, knowledge sharing, and learning. This month also welcomed the release of WordPress 6.4 and the Twenty Twenty-Four theme. Let’s check it out. Meet WordPress 6.4 “Shirley” WordPress 6.4 “Shirley” was released on November 7, 2023, and named after […]
In an effort to simplify and streamline our support system, we are integrating cPanel Community Forums into our Support Portal. On November 21, 2023, we will complete migration on all the accounts and forum history from 2018 forward to our support platform and launch the new forum. But do not worry; this transition is all about making things simpler, more accessible, and even more fun! Let us take you through how these …
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WordPress 6.4.1 is now available! This minor release features four bug fixes. You can review a summary of the maintenance updates in this release by reading the Release Candidate announcement or view the list of tickets on Trac. WordPress 6.4.1 is a short-cycle release. If you have sites that support automatic background updates, the update process will […]
WordPress 6.4 “Shirley”
WordPress 6.4 “Shirley” is here! Named in honor of the iconic jazz singer and pianist Shirley Horn, this release was made possible by over 600 contributors. Download WordPress 6.4 Shirley today.
WordPress 6.4 RC3 is ready for download and testing. Reaching this phase of the release cycle is an important milestone. Check out what’s new and how you can help.
Join WordPress Executive Director, Josepha Haden Chomphosy, as she looks at a recent WordPress success story with Little Sun. To help us, we spoke to two special guests with Little Sun, Romane Guégan, Senior Press and Communications Manager, and Ashley Mrozek, Senior Digital Manager. Don’t miss this opportunity for an insider’s look!
In an effort to keep the WordPress community up to date, this post provides an update on the PHP compatibility of the upcoming WordPress 6.4 release scheduled for November 7, 2023. Recommended PHP version for WordPress 6.4 It’s recommended to use PHP 8.1 or 8.2 with this upcoming release. Please refer to the Hosting page […]
WordPress 6.4 RC2 is ready for download and testing. Reaching this phase of the release cycle is an important milestone. Check out what’s new and how you can help.
It’s time to save the date, December 11, 2023, for this year’s State of the Word 2023! State of the Word is the annual keynote address delivered by the WordPress project’s co-founder, Matt Mullenweg. Every year, the event shares reflections on the project’s progress and aspirations for the future of open source.
WordPress 6.4 RC1 is ready for download and testing. Reaching this phase of the release cycle is an important milestone. Check out what’s new and how to get involved.
Join WordPress Executive Director, Josepha Haden Chomphosy, as she goes back to the basics and offers some insight into block patterns for WordPress. Don’t miss this exciting insider’s look!
This security and maintenance release features 19 bug fixes on Core, 22 bug fixes for the Block Editor, and 8 security fixes. WordPress 6.3.2 is a short-cycle release. You can review a summary of the maintenance updates in this release by reading the Release Candidate announcement. Because this is a security release, it is recommended […]
Coming Soon: A Revolutionary Way to Design and Manage Websites with Sitejet Builder for cPanel
Our teams have been working tirelessly to make cPanel even better this year. We’ve made improvements to the features you already love, making them even smoother and stronger, and released new features that take the software to the next level. We understand customer expectations around modern-looking, accessible, and conversion-driven websites have never been higher. And to help you meet this demand, we’re making the most of integration to revolutionize website design and …
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Just a few days ago, Zero Day Initiative (ZDI) publicly disclosed not one, not two, but six Zero-Day vulnerabilities in the widely-used Exim mail server. These vulnerabilities have been lurking in the shadows since their discovery in June 2022, when precautionary steps were taken to release patches for Exim and libspf2. Now, the vulnerabilities are finally unraveled. And spoiler alert, you are totally safe! No Action Required by Default on Your End At cPanel, we …
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WordPress 6.4 Beta 3
WordPress 6.4 Beta 3 is now ready for testing! This version is under development, so please do not install, run, or test it on production websites. Learn what’s new and how to get involved in beta testing.
cPanel reviews its Privacy Policy twice each year. During this review, we also reviewed the cPanel & WHM End User License Agreement (EULA). This blog post summarizes these changes, but you should review both documents completely since they govern our relationship with you, and changes we don’t believe are material may be material to you. Privacy Policy EULA …
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