SiteWorx
SiteWorx is the control panel for managing a single hosting account’s features. It’s used for website-specific tasks, whereas NodeWorx is used for server-level administration.
SiteWorx provides the tools to manage your website’s files, databases, and email accounts. Common tasks include:
- Uploading and managing website files.
- Creating MySQL databases.
- Setting up email accounts and forwarders.
- Installing applications like WordPress via Softaculous.
This collection of articles explains how to use the features within the SiteWorx control panel to manage your hosting account.
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Adding Files and Folders in SiteWorx
SiteWorx provides you with the File Manager tool that is simpler to use than SFTP or FTP for a small number of files. This tutorial will walk you through adding files and folders in File Manager.
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Changing Your Password in SiteWorx Web Panel
As the server administrator, you can change domain user passwords from your panel, aiding users who have lost or forgotten their passwords. Alternatively, domain users can also change their own passwords within their control panel for added convenience.
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Configuring SiteWorx Spam Filtering
InterWorx uses SpamAssassin to help keep levels of email spam reasonable. From the Spam Filtering page in SiteWorx, users may manage the SpamAssassin service, determine how spam messages are handled for the account, and add custom rules.
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Creating a Non-Prefixed Database User Assigned to a SiteWorx Account
While InterWorx allows the ability for SiteWorx accounts to use non-prefixed databases and database users, it is currently not possible to create non-prefixed databases, or non-prefixed users, from the SiteWorx interface. However, it is possible to create non-prefixed databases and database users and automatically assign them to a SiteWorx account from the CLI.
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Creating a Sub-domain in Interworx Web Panel
To create a subdomain like “blog.domain.com” on your InterWorx Web Panel server, access SiteWorx and navigate to the Hosting Features section. From there, you can easily create the subdomain for your blog or test site.
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Creating a User Account/Domain in Interworx Web Panel
Now that you’ve logged in to your InterWorx Web Panel server as the administrator, it’s time to create your first user account/domain. If you need help logging in, see Logging into InterWorx Web Panel. Creating a domain (or website) allows you to publish content to that domain and share it on the Internet. When you…
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Creating Email Accounts in InterWorx
InterWorx makes it simple to create email accounts customized to your domain. Having a [email protected] email address makes your website look professional and separates your personal email from your website email.
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Databases Management in Siteworx
Learn how to create, manage, import, and export your website’s MySQL databases using the SiteWorx control panel and phpMyAdmin.
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Deleting Files and Directories in SiteWorx
In just a few clicks you can delete files and folders from your website.
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Editing HTML and Code in SiteWorx
While you can use any text editor you like to modify code via SSH (Sublime, Notepad++, and Vim are a few examples), you have the ability to edit html and code within SiteWorx using the File Manager. You can use the File Manager to create or edit files and directories within your website.
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Email Management in SiteWorx
Learn to create and manage your professional email accounts, forwarders, and autoresponders with our easy-to-follow SiteWorx guides.
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File Management in SiteWorx
Your guide to mastering the SiteWorx File Manager. Learn to upload, delete, and manage file permissions for your website with our expert articles.
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FTP account passwords and directories in SiteWorx
How Nexcess clients on Siteworx can change their FTP account’s login password or accessible directory.
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Generating an SSL Certificate Signing Request (CSR) in Interworx Web Panel
Generating a Certificate Signing Request (CSR) is the initial step in obtaining an SSL Certificate for your server. While it can be done manually, InterWorx Web Panel simplifies the process by generating the CSR with your provided information, ensuring convenience and accuracy.
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Getting Started with SiteWorx Web Panel
Upon logging into InterWorx Web Panel as a domain user (SiteWorx), four main sections should be your focus as you enhance your website and server.
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How to activate two-factor authentication in SiteWorx
How users with Siteworx servers can activate two-factor authentication for their SiteWorx account.
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How to add a secondary domain with SiteWorx
How SiteWorx users can add secondary domains to their service.
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How to allow or block hostnames and IP addresses in SiteWorx
Use SiteWorx to allow or block specific hostnames and IP addresses while managing permissions for a site or domain directory.
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How to change an email account disk quota
How to specify a disk quota for the email account attached to the domain you use for your Nexcess service.
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How to change email account passwords in SiteWorx
How clients on physical (non-cloud) servers can use SiteWorx change the password for email accounts on their domain.
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How to change email account passwords in SiteWorx
Use SiteWorx to change the password for email accounts on your domain.
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How to change permissions for MySQL users
How Nexcess clients can use SiteWorx to change permissions for MySQL users.
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How to change PHP versions in SiteWorx
How Siteworx users can change PHP versions as needed.
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How to change the “Send Copy To” recipient
How to configure an email account outside of your domain to automatically receive messages from the domain email attached to your Nexcess service.
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How to change the password for a MySQL database user in Siteworx
How clients can use SiteWorx to change login passwords for MySQL users.
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How to configure a remote mail server in SiteWorx
Use the SiteWorx Remote Setup feature to disable local mail delivery.
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How to configure bounce email messaging in SiteWorx
How to use SiteWorx to enable or disable bounce messaging for your domain.
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How to configure DNS records in SiteWorx
Use SiteWorx to add, edit, and delete DNS records.
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How to configure SiteWorx email autoresponders
How to use SiteWorx to create and manage autoresponders for the domain attached to your Nexcess non-cloud account.
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How to create a pointer domain with SiteWorx
How Nexcess clients on physical (non-cloud) servers can use their SiteWorx account to point other domains to the domain associated with that account.
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How to create a subdomain with SiteWorx
Use SiteWorx to create a subdomain.
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How to create and manage custom error pages in SiteWorx
Use SiteWorx to create and manage custom error pages.
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How to create and manage email filters
How to use SiteWorx to configure email filters to delete or quarantine unwanted email for your Nexcess account.
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How to create and manage email groups
How Nexcess clients on SiteWorx can create and manage email groups.
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How to create and manage MIME types
How Nexcess clients on SiteWorx can customize MIME types and associated extensions.
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How to create and modify mailboxes with SiteWorx
Use SiteWorx to create email accounts for your domain.
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How to create MySQL database user accounts in SiteWorx
How Nexcess clients on Siteworx can create a new MySQL database user account for a MySQL database.
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How to create MySQL databases with SiteWorx
How Nexcess clients on physical (non-cloud) servers can use the SiteWorx control panel to create a MySQL database.
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How to create URL redirect rules in SiteWorx
Use SiteWorx to create redirect URLs.
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How to create WordPress dev sites
Manually create a WordPress dev site on Nexcess non-cloud servers. Use SiteWorx to copy files, clone your DB, and update URLs via wp-cli.
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How to delete a MySQL database with SiteWorx
Learn how to delete a MySQL database with SiteWorx.
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How to delete backup files with SiteWorx
How Nexcess clients on SiteWorx can delete a backup file.
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How to delete FTP accounts with SiteWorx
How Nexcess clients can use SiteWorx to delete an FTP account from their domain.
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How to disable email for remote services in SiteWorx
Learn how to disable SiteWorx email for remote services.
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How to download backup files with SiteWorx
Use SiteWorx to download backup files, even if originally created without SiteWorx.
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How to enable and disable .htaccess files with SiteWorx
Learn how Nexcess clients can enable and disable .htaccess files using SiteWorx.
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How to enable and disable auto reply messages
How to enable and disable automatically generated reply messages for the domain attached to your Nexcess account.
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How to enable DKIM
Learn about DomainKeys (DKIM) and how Nexcess reseller clients can enable them.
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How to enable SPF records
How to use SiteWorx to modify or create an SPF record.
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How to enable SSH access
This guide shows how to enable and manage your SSH account in SiteWorx. Learn to activate SSH access, reset passwords, add keys, and whitelist IPs.
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How to forward email with an alias in SiteWorx
How to use SiteWorx to create, modify, and delete email aliases for your Nexcess account.
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How to generate CSRs in Siteworx
Learn how Nexcess clients on physical (non-cloud) servers can use SiteWorx to generate and view a CSR — also known as a Certificate Signing Request (CSR).
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How to import and export MySQL databases in SiteWorx
Learn how clients on physical (non-cloud) servers can import and export MySQL databases with the phpMyAdmin control panel in SiteWorx.
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How to import and export MySQL databases in SiteWorx
Learn how Nexcess clients can import and export MySQL databases with the phpMyAdmin control panel in SiteWorx.
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How to install SSL certificates in SiteWorx
Install a pre-purchased SSL on your physical Nexcess server using SiteWorx. This guide shows how to install your private key, certificate, and chain file.
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How to manage cron jobs in SiteWorx
Modify cron jobs using SiteWorx.
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How to manage firewall whitelists in SiteWorx
Learn how Nexcess clients can use SiteWorx to whitelist an IP address.
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How to manage index files
Control the way Apache manages directories using SiteWorx. You can set the files Apache looks for when a browser requests a URL that doesn’t end in a file name and if directory contents are shown.
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How to manage spam with SiteWorx and SpamAssassin
Learn how to use SiteWorx to enable SpamAssassin and configure its rules for handling spam.
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How to perform one-time backups with SiteWorx
Perform a one-time backup of hosting account files and data using SiteWorx.
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How to prevent bandwidth theft or Hotlinking
Learn how to use the Hotlink Protection feature in SiteWorx to help protect your site’s images and videos from potential hotlinking and bandwidth theft.
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How to recreate keys for SSL certificates in SiteWorx
Recreate SSL keys using SiteWorx.
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How to reset your SSH password and add SSH keys in SiteWorx
How Nexcess clients on a Siteworx server can reset SSH passwords and add SSH keys.
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How to resolve the SSL warning when logging in to SiteWorx
Why you may ignore the SSL warning within SiteWorx when using a dedicated server.
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How to restore partial backups with SiteWorx
Learn how Nexcess clients on physical (non-cloud) servers can restore a partial backup file using SiteWorx.
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How to schedule automatic backups with SiteWorx
Learn how Nexcess clients on physical (non-cloud) servers can schedule automatic backups for their service using SiteWorx.
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How to schedule automatic backups with SiteWorx
Learn how clients on physical (non-cloud) servers can schedule automatic backups for their service using SiteWorx.
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How to set up Let’s Encrypt in SiteWorx
How to install Let’s Encrypt, a type of SSL certificate available for SiteWorx.
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How to show running MySQL queries in SiteWorx
If you are a Nexcess client on a physical (non-cloud) server, you can use phpMyAdmin from your SiteWorx account to show running MySQL queries following the guidance in the article.
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How to show running MySQL queries in SiteWorx
Use phpMyAdmin from your SiteWorx account to show running MySQL queries following the guidance in the article.
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How to Subscribe to Notifications in Siteworx
Nexcess clients on physical web servers (non-cloud) can subscribe to receive email notifications on bandwidth limits, disk usage limits, and SSL certificate expiration dates for their hosting plans.
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How to truncate MySQL tables in SiteWorx
Learn how Nexcess clients on physical (non-cloud) accounts can perform the truncate table operation for MySQL tables from SiteWorx.
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How to update cron variables in SiteWorx
Use SiteWorx to update cron variables such as SHELL, PATH, and MAILTO.
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How to use SiteWorx to install ExpressionEngine
Learn how clients on physical (non-cloud) servers can install ExpressionEngine using SiteWorx. This method requires SSH access.
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How to use webmail to access your email account in SiteWorx
Use webmail to access your email account. SiteWorx provides access to three different web-based email programs, each of which you can use to retrieve and send email from your domain’s email account.
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How to view website error and access logs
Learn how to view website error and access logs using SiteWorx. There are two methods of viewing error and access logs.
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Installing an SSL Certificate in InterWorx (SiteWorx)
Learn how to install an SSL certificate in InterWorx through SiteWorx. This guide covers the final step of securing your site after you have ordered and verified your SSL.
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Logging into Siteworx
Login to SiteWorx via domain credentials or through NodeWorx as admin to manage website content and domain settings.
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Manage File Permissions in InterWorx
File permissions define access to files and folders on a server or website. Interworx provides permissions functionality within the SiteWorx File Manager, allowing you to adjust permissions without using the command line.
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Manage PHP in SiteWorx
Your guide to managing PHP in SiteWorx. Learn to edit your php.ini, enable functions, and configure PHP for optimal performance and security.
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Manage SiteWorx Backups via CLI
The command-line interface (CLI) provides greater flexibility and more options compared to using NodeWorx directly. Automate SiteWorx backups with a Cronjob. Create a SiteWorx Backup via CLI Optional flags that may be used when backing up SiteWorx accounts. Some common examples: A full list of options and flags can be seen by adding the -h or –help flag to…
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Managing Database Users in Siteworx
From the SiteWorx interface, SiteWorx users can create and manage MySQL database users.
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Managing Databases in Siteworx
From the SiteWorx interface, SiteWorx users can create and manage MySQL databases.
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Managing DNS records in Interworx
Manage DNS in InterWorx by viewing, editing, or adding records via NodeWorx under DNS Zones using icons and forms.
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Secondary User Management in SiteWorx
How Nexcess resellers can manage secondary users using SiteWorx.
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SiteWorx Security
Secure your site with SiteWorx. Learn to manage users, protect directories, enable SSL, prevent hotlinking, and enhance your website’s security.
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Using Let’s Encrypt in Interworx Web Panel
Learn to install a free Let’s Encrypt SSL on InterWorx. This guide walks you through the simple steps to secure your website traffic in minutes.
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Using the File Manager in SiteWorx
A File Manager is a utility found in most control panels which can be used to access, view, modify, add, and delete files from your account. Using a File Manager is a more secure way to interact with your website files than using a third-party software and using SSH keys to connect over the Internet.…
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Using the SiteWorx Command Line Interface (CLI)
Discover the SiteWorx CLI: A powerful command-line tool for managing individual SiteWorx accounts, ideal for automation and scripting.
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Using Webmail in InterWorx Web Panel
InterWorx offers browser-based webmail for accessing email from any computer browser, ensuring you can send, receive, and manage your emails even when away from your own computer.
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Website Management in Siteworx
Learn to manage your domains and edit DNS records in SiteWorx. Find guides for adding domains, subdomains, and updating DNS zones.
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Website statistics with SiteWorx
Learn how to view website statistics with SiteWorx for hosting, including web log data for unique visitors, number of visits, number of pages visited, hits by data element, and bandwidth use totals.