Category Archives: Server
How to Host Node.js on cPanel: The Ultimate 2026 Guide
If you run a website on shared hosting, chances are you already know cPanel inside and out for managing PHP sites. But what happens when you need to host Node.js on cPanel? Whether you are building a REST API, deploying an Express application, or running a real-time chat server alongside your WordPress site, the process…
Cloudflare Origin Certificate
Installing a Cloudflare Origin Certificate in cPanel is one of the smartest moves you can make for website security. With over 88% of websites now using HTTPS and Google encrypting 96% of its search traffic, end-to-end encryption is no longer optional—it’s expected. The problem? Many site owners run into AutoSSL conflicts, 525/526 errors, and confusion…
How to Extend EBS Volume on AWS EC2 Without Downtime in 2026
Running out of disk space on your EC2 instance can bring critical operations to a halt. Fortunately, you can extend EBS volume storage on AWS without any downtime or rebooting your instance. In this guide, I will walk you through every step of expanding your Amazon Elastic Block Store volumes and extending the file system…
Fix Failed to Retrieve Directory Listing FileZilla
You’re trying to connect to your server via FileZilla, and everything seems fine—the connection establishes, you log in successfully, but then you hit a wall: “Failed to retrieve directory listing” followed by a connection timeout error. This frustrating issue is one of the most common FTP problems, especially when using cPanel with ConfigServer Security &…
How to Create and Reset Key Pair in Ubuntu: A Step-by-Step Guide
Getting locked out of your Ubuntu server can feel like a nightmare, especially when you have lost your SSH reset key pair or root password. Whether you accidentally deleted your .pem file, switched to a new computer, or simply misplaced your credentials, regaining access is entirely possible without losing any data. I have personally tested…