How to disable SELinux

Introduction SELinux (Security-Enhanced Linux) is a security module in the Linux kernel that provides a mechanism for supporting access control security policies. By default, SELinux is set to ‘Enforcing’ mode, which can restrict certain operations on the system. In some scenarios, you might need to disable SELinux. This guide will show you how to disable

How to disable root access in CentOS?

Warning: CentOS 7 reached its end-of-life (EOL) on June 30, 2024. This means it no longer receives security updates or support from the developers. It is strongly recommended to upgrade to a supported operating system version, such as CentOS Stream 9 or an alternative Linux distribution, to maintain security and stability. Introduction Directly using the

Fixing high server loads caused by mining processes in Linux

If you encounter an abnormal high load process in your server, it may be due to hidden mining processes. vi /etc/rc.local Check for the following 2 lines in the file and remove it: nohup /usr/bin/_-pud 119.78.232.8 >/dev/null& nohup /usr/bin/_-minerd -c /usr/bin_-config 2> /dev/null& Remove the following files: rm /usr/bin/_-minerd rm /usr/bin/_-pud rm /usr/bin/_-config rm /etc/ld.so.preload

How to install SSL certificates in DirectAdmin

Introduction Hello users! It looks like you’ve just purchased an Alpha SSL certificate from IPSERVERONE, and you’ve received an email containing a URL and PIN. If you’re not sure what to do next, don’t worry! We’re here to guide you through the process of installing your Alpha SSL certificate using DirectAdmin.  

How to block email addresses in SmarterMail

If you want to block a specific email address on Smartermail, you may do so by following the steps below. Step 1 – Login into SmarterMail. Step 2 – Click “Content-Filtering” and “New”.   Step 3 – Tick “From specific addresses” under “From Address”.   Step 4 – Fill in the email address you wish

How to use Forwarders feature in DirectAdmin

Introduction Welcome to our step-by-step guide on utilizing the Email Forwarders feature in DirectAdmin. Email forwarding is an invaluable feature that enables you to automatically redirect incoming emails from one address to another. This function is particularly useful for managing multiple email addresses or ensuring you don’t miss important emails when transitioning to a new