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#71
Email and Webmail / How To Enable SpamAssassin in ...
Last post by Dynaweb - January 06, 2015, 12:44:49 AMIf you are looking for a way to lessen the amount of unwanted SPAM messages to your inbox, SpamAssassin can be a great help.
SpamAssassin is a powerful, automated mail filter that helps identify and flag unsolicited email (spam) before it hits your inbox. Both cPanel and Plesk offer built-in integration with SpamAssassin for easy setup.
This guide walks you through enabling SpamAssassin on your hosting account, depending on whether you're using cPanel or Plesk.
📌 For cPanel Users
🧭 For Plesk Users
📝 Notes & Best Practices
❓Need Help?
Open a support ticket if you'd like assistance configuring SpamAssassin or tuning it for your specific needs. We're happy to help!
🔐 For hosting with SpamAssassin pre-installed, check our Web Hosting Plans
NOTICE: As with any technology that uses pattern recognition (like antivirus software), there is always a small chance of false positives. This means that legitimate emails may be mistakenly marked as spam and placed in your Spam folder.
For this reason, we do not recommend enabling the "Auto-Delete" option in SpamAssassin. Instead, we advise users to regularly review the contents of their Spam folder before permanently deleting any messages.
Being cautious can help prevent important messages from being lost.
SpamAssassin is a powerful, automated mail filter that helps identify and flag unsolicited email (spam) before it hits your inbox. Both cPanel and Plesk offer built-in integration with SpamAssassin for easy setup.
This guide walks you through enabling SpamAssassin on your hosting account, depending on whether you're using cPanel or Plesk.
📌 For cPanel Users
- Log in to your cPanel account.Code Select
yourdomain.com/cpanel(or via the link in your myHostNed Portal) - Navigate to the "Spam Filters" section under the Email category.
- Click "Process New Emails and Mark them as Spam" to enable Apache SpamAssassin™.
- Optionally, you can:
- Enable Auto-Delete to automatically remove spam emails above a certain score.
- Adjust the Spam Threshold Score (default is 5; lower = more strict).
- Add whitelisted or blacklisted email addresses.
- Changes take effect immediately.
🧭 For Plesk Users
- Log in to your Plesk control panel.Code Select
https://yourdomain.com:8443 - Go to Mail > select the domain name > click Mail Settings.
- Check the box labeled "Switch on spam filtering for this email address".
- You can adjust the following options:
- Spam filter sensitivity
- What to do with spam messages (move to spam folder, delete, or mark in subject line)
- Whitelist/Blacklist email addresses or domains
- Save your changes.
📝 Notes & Best Practices
- Whitelist important contacts to prevent false positives.
- Check your spam folder regularly—SpamAssassin isn't perfect, and some legitimate mail may get flagged.
- Adjust the sensitivity settings if you notice too much or too little spam being filtered.
- If you're managing multiple email accounts, configure filters per account for more control.
❓Need Help?
Open a support ticket if you'd like assistance configuring SpamAssassin or tuning it for your specific needs. We're happy to help!
🔐 For hosting with SpamAssassin pre-installed, check our Web Hosting Plans
NOTICE: As with any technology that uses pattern recognition (like antivirus software), there is always a small chance of false positives. This means that legitimate emails may be mistakenly marked as spam and placed in your Spam folder.
For this reason, we do not recommend enabling the "Auto-Delete" option in SpamAssassin. Instead, we advise users to regularly review the contents of their Spam folder before permanently deleting any messages.
Being cautious can help prevent important messages from being lost.
#72
Frontpage / Re: Support For FrontPage on C...
Last post by Dynaweb - December 04, 2014, 03:24:11 PMJust an update to FrontPage Server Extensions. For maximum security and performance, we no longer provide or support FPSE in any way. (You still can use the software Expression Web in FTP mode)
#73
Domain Names and DNS / How To Preview A Domain Prior ...
Last post by Dynaweb - July 31, 2014, 07:33:57 PMIf you want to preview your new domain before going live by setting the nameservers, there is a pretty easy way to do this.
You need to edit your "hosts" file on your computer.
On Windows systems (7 and
the hosts file is found at
c:\windows\system32\drivers\etc\hosts
Be advised that you may need to allow viewing of hidden system files.
Edit that file in notepad (or Notepad++) AS ADMINISTRATOR.
Add the line as follows:
(Replace <server_ip_here> with the IP address of the web server, and replace <domainnamehere> with the new domain name you want to preview.
Once saved, restart the web browser and there you go!
More info and details can be found here
http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/27350/beginner-geek-how-to-edit-your-hosts-file/
You need to edit your "hosts" file on your computer.
On Windows systems (7 and
the hosts file is found at c:\windows\system32\drivers\etc\hosts
Be advised that you may need to allow viewing of hidden system files.
Edit that file in notepad (or Notepad++) AS ADMINISTRATOR.
Add the line as follows:
Code Select
<server_ip_here> <domainnamehere> www.<domainnamehere>(Replace <server_ip_here> with the IP address of the web server, and replace <domainnamehere> with the new domain name you want to preview.
Once saved, restart the web browser and there you go!
More info and details can be found here
http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/27350/beginner-geek-how-to-edit-your-hosts-file/
#74
Announcements / Beware Of Domain Transfer Scam...
Last post by Dynaweb - June 29, 2014, 03:27:55 PM
One of our clients today alerted us to a Scam email they received from a shady company named Domain Registry of America. They are trying to trick domain owners into transferring domain names to them while pretending to be associated with reputable companies like HostNed and Godaddy.
BE ADVISED, DO NOT REPLY TO THIS COMPANY AND NEVER GIVE THEM ANY MONEY OR INFORMATION
Here is the contents of that email from "Domain Registry of America"
========================================
Hello, [client_name],
The transfer and renewal of your domain name, [domain_name].com has NOT been completed. This may be because:
A) You did not receive or respond to the transfer authorization email sent to you by your current registrar, GODADDY.COM, LLC at [email_address].
B) Your domain name has passed the expiration date of [date]
C) You may have already renewed with your current registrar: [current_host]
Solution:
- We suggest that you renew with your current registrar for 1 year and then contact us toll free at 1-866-434-0212, so that we may discuss your options.
- Call your current registrar, [current_host] and renew with them to avoid losing your domain name, if you have not already renewed.
- Please note you are only required to renew for a 1 year term, you current registrar may urge you to renew for 2 or more years but you are not required to do so.
Transfer Department
Domain Registry of America
Toll free 1-866-434-0212 or for International Callers, dial +1(905)479-2533
Please have your Domain Registry of America order number (#12345678) ready when calling.
==============================================
I have also seen these scammers send snail mail to domain owners under the same subject.
#75
Announcements / Re: Account Password - LOGIN -...
Last post by Dynaweb - June 29, 2014, 03:20:09 PMThe Client Portal http://my.hostned.com will be the place to receive support for your account specifically. If you do not have the password for that, use the "Forgot your password" link under the login area.
If you require further help, please use the CONTACT US button on the upper right of our site http://hostned.com
Thank You!
If you require further help, please use the CONTACT US button on the upper right of our site http://hostned.com
Thank You!
#76
Email and Webmail / What Ports Should I Use For Em...
Last post by Dynaweb - June 03, 2014, 10:07:46 AMPersonally I use webmail (RoundCube is my fave [edit June 2018: I am really liking RainLoop and using that more these days] ) almost exclusively. But if you are using an email program installed on your device or desktop computer, you will need to set up the connection ports.
Below are the connection ports to use on Cpanel hosted accounts, please note that Plesk or Windows may be different:
EMAIL PORTS:
INCOMING (IMAP)
993 (for SSL/TLS) (*Recommended)
143 (for PlainText/StartTLS)
INCOMING (POP3)
995 (for SSL/TLS) (*Recommended)
110 (for PlainText/StartTLS)
OUTGOING (SMTP)
465 (for SSL/TLS) (*Recommended)
25 (for PlainText/StartTLS)
587 (for PlainText/StartTLS)
* Recommended options provide the best security and performance.
Note: When using SSL/TLS connection (recommended) be sure to choose "accept all certificates" option. That process is different for depending on which mail program is being used.
If you continue to receive "Certificate" related errors, you may need to add SSL to your domain. We HIGHLY recommend this for a variety of reasons, including new SEO rules in Google search results. To add SSL (HTTPS) to your domain, contact us for pricing:
Below are the connection ports to use on Cpanel hosted accounts, please note that Plesk or Windows may be different:
EMAIL PORTS:
INCOMING (IMAP)
993 (for SSL/TLS) (*Recommended)
143 (for PlainText/StartTLS)
INCOMING (POP3)
995 (for SSL/TLS) (*Recommended)
110 (for PlainText/StartTLS)
OUTGOING (SMTP)
465 (for SSL/TLS) (*Recommended)
25 (for PlainText/StartTLS)
587 (for PlainText/StartTLS)
* Recommended options provide the best security and performance.
Note: When using SSL/TLS connection (recommended) be sure to choose "accept all certificates" option. That process is different for depending on which mail program is being used.
If you continue to receive "Certificate" related errors, you may need to add SSL to your domain. We HIGHLY recommend this for a variety of reasons, including new SEO rules in Google search results. To add SSL (HTTPS) to your domain, contact us for pricing:
#77
Announcements / Account Password - LOGIN - Nee...
Last post by lspeters13 - May 21, 2014, 06:52:18 PMI have lost the use of frontpage extensions...I read the news...sad but I'm surviving!
I tried to ftp my site (www.sigmanbottle.com) but I need a login and password and the one I used for frontpage extensions does not work...
I used every login and password to get on to my control panel and nothing works...
I cannot open a ticket because you need a login and password to open a ticket...
there is no chat available on hostned anymore (I've been using hostned since they had a chat window)
I need hostned help...HELP!
I tried to ftp my site (www.sigmanbottle.com) but I need a login and password and the one I used for frontpage extensions does not work...
I used every login and password to get on to my control panel and nothing works...
I cannot open a ticket because you need a login and password to open a ticket...
there is no chat available on hostned anymore (I've been using hostned since they had a chat window)
I need hostned help...HELP!
#78
Frontpage / Frontpage HTTP Support Dropped...
Last post by Dynaweb - February 27, 2014, 08:53:07 AMFor those users still hanging on to Frontpage, the outlook is not looking good. I really have pushed for this technology (Frontpage Server Extensions or FPSE for short) -- to keep it here at HostNed for as long as possible. What a struggle it has been! Microsoft stopped supporting it in 2004 and full-on dropped it in 2006, but since we were operating on Server 2003, we were able to keep it up and functioning for 7 years additional. Now that we have been forced to upgrade to Server 2012 (by MS just like dropping of Win XP), FPSE just is not wanting to work compatibility-wise. I know the techs have been trying diligently to fit the square peg into the round hole, but it is just not going to work for us.
I understand how frustrating it can be. HostNed started with 100% Frontpage support back in 2000. Last year our Linux servers lost Frontpage support and many users were disappointed. Personally, I was a user of Frontpage until last year, so I am part of the club. It was a wonderful product for the end user, although from a back-end admin perspective it has been riddled with problems most of it's history. There are more points I could make about trusting Microsoft, but no need to get into that now.
So we are left here in our current situation. As a solutions provider, HostNed wants to help you maintain the web the way you need it. I will present to you three options for proceeding:
1) You can still use Frontpage (or Expression Web) to connect to your site using the FTP method (as opposed to the HTTP method). Using this method still "works" but fancy functionality is lost -- shared borders, web forms (which I know you are currently reliant upon), and other things. This is a good option for maintaining the current look site structure, but it can be tricky programming back in the shared borders and web forms using pure PHP as would be necessary. Since you are not too entirely savvy with programming, you would need to hire us (or your favorite programmer) to assist you with that. For more information on connecting to your webspace using Frontpage FTP method, see here http://my.hostned.com/forum/frontpage/using-ftp-to-publish-with-frontpage/
2) You can use our Web Presence builder (Sitebuilder, click here for demo) that we offer. This is a great option for less savvy users as it provides a very Frontpage-like web-based interface to build and maintain the website. It is a professional level solution and costs a bit more for the licensing (currently $11/mo covers the entire package including hosting and domain name). Mail forms are created with no technical knowledge necessary. You may still want to hire us (or your favorite programmer) to transition a current website over to this platform, but from there maintaining it is pretty easy and required no special software -- everything is maintained on the back-end by us.
3) You can choose to use a popular CMS (content management system) like Wordpress. Creating websites using Wordpress is the latest trend in webmastering. It is not as simple a solution as option 2, but with a bit of learning it can be used to build powerful websites. You may still want to hire us (or your favorite programmer) to transition a current website over to this platform as well. Maintaining and making changes can be tricky, but for moderately savvy users it can work quite well.
For more info or specific questions, contact us.
I understand how frustrating it can be. HostNed started with 100% Frontpage support back in 2000. Last year our Linux servers lost Frontpage support and many users were disappointed. Personally, I was a user of Frontpage until last year, so I am part of the club. It was a wonderful product for the end user, although from a back-end admin perspective it has been riddled with problems most of it's history. There are more points I could make about trusting Microsoft, but no need to get into that now.
So we are left here in our current situation. As a solutions provider, HostNed wants to help you maintain the web the way you need it. I will present to you three options for proceeding:
1) You can still use Frontpage (or Expression Web) to connect to your site using the FTP method (as opposed to the HTTP method). Using this method still "works" but fancy functionality is lost -- shared borders, web forms (which I know you are currently reliant upon), and other things. This is a good option for maintaining the current look site structure, but it can be tricky programming back in the shared borders and web forms using pure PHP as would be necessary. Since you are not too entirely savvy with programming, you would need to hire us (or your favorite programmer) to assist you with that. For more information on connecting to your webspace using Frontpage FTP method, see here http://my.hostned.com/forum/frontpage/using-ftp-to-publish-with-frontpage/
2) You can use our Web Presence builder (Sitebuilder, click here for demo) that we offer. This is a great option for less savvy users as it provides a very Frontpage-like web-based interface to build and maintain the website. It is a professional level solution and costs a bit more for the licensing (currently $11/mo covers the entire package including hosting and domain name). Mail forms are created with no technical knowledge necessary. You may still want to hire us (or your favorite programmer) to transition a current website over to this platform, but from there maintaining it is pretty easy and required no special software -- everything is maintained on the back-end by us.
3) You can choose to use a popular CMS (content management system) like Wordpress. Creating websites using Wordpress is the latest trend in webmastering. It is not as simple a solution as option 2, but with a bit of learning it can be used to build powerful websites. You may still want to hire us (or your favorite programmer) to transition a current website over to this platform as well. Maintaining and making changes can be tricky, but for moderately savvy users it can work quite well.
For more info or specific questions, contact us.
#79
Advertising Boards / HostNed Coupon: 10% Off Any Or...
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Ecommerce / Re: Affordable Recurring Credi...
Last post by Dynaweb - December 09, 2013, 01:50:59 PMWe here at HostNed have been using 2checkout (2CO) for a long time. How has 2CheckOut been working for us? I guess you could say we are satisfied. Very few issues ever and any problems have been resolved quickly and thoroughly. Lately they have added more protection against fraud and chargebacks which REALLY helps.
Other than 2CO, I am not sure who else can offer RECURRING billing for low/no monthly minimums and fees.
* Update October 2021: Since the recent acquisition by Verifone, our dealings with 2CO have been much less than satisfactory. Support is slow to non-existent and very frustrating. Although transactions are still being handled properly, we are now preferring PayPal over 2Checkout.
Other than 2CO, I am not sure who else can offer RECURRING billing for low/no monthly minimums and fees.
* Update October 2021: Since the recent acquisition by Verifone, our dealings with 2CO have been much less than satisfactory. Support is slow to non-existent and very frustrating. Although transactions are still being handled properly, we are now preferring PayPal over 2Checkout.