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title: "InterWorx"
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description: "Covers NodeWorx and SiteWorx. Includes PHP Management in NodeWorx, Troubleshooting Guide: PHP-FPM and max_children, What Is Jailed Shell and How Can You Use It?, Generating an API Token in InterWorx and Logging into Interworx Web Panel. 71 articles."
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# InterWorx

Covers NodeWorx and SiteWorx. Includes PHP Management in NodeWorx, Troubleshooting Guide: PHP-FPM and max_children, What Is Jailed Shell and How Can You Use It?, Generating an API Token in InterWorx and Logging into Interworx Web Panel. 71 articles.

## Sections

- [NodeWorx](https://docs.nexcess.com/learn/control-panel/interworx/nodeworx.md): Includes How to Create Custom (Private) Nameservers at Nexcess, PHP Management in NodeWorx, NodeWorx Guide, Restore SiteWorx Backups in NodeWorx and Delete a Siteworx Backup in Nodeworx. 15 articles.
- [SiteWorx](https://docs.nexcess.com/learn/control-panel/interworx/siteworx.md): Includes How to change PHP versions in SiteWorx, SpamAssassin Configuration in the Nexcess Cloud, How to add a secondary domain with SiteWorx, How to update cron variables in SiteWorx and How to create and manage custom error pages in SiteWorx. 96 articles.

## Articles

- [PHP Management in NodeWorx](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/interworx/nodeworx/php-management.md): Your guide to server-level PHP management in NodeWorx.
- [Troubleshooting Guide: PHP-FPM and max_children](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/server-administration/linux/troubleshooting-guide-php-fpm-and-max_children.md): Fix slow sites by troubleshooting PHP-FPM max_children on cPanel, Plesk, & InterWorx. Learn to find logs, adjust settings safely, & check server resources.
- [What Is Jailed Shell and How Can You Use It?](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/server-administration/linux/what-is-jailed-shell.md): Jailed Shell restricts users to their directories for secure CLI access. Enable via cPanel, Plesk, InterWorx, or Linux command line.
- [Generating an API Token in InterWorx](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/interworx/nodeworx/security/generating-an-api-token-in-interworx.md): API Tokens enhance server connections' simplicity and security compared to usernames/passwords. Creating one in InterWorx involves just a few steps for added co…
- [Logging into Interworx Web Panel](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/interworx/logging-into-interworx-web-panel.md): The first step to working with your new InterWorx Web Panel server is logging into the control panel. You can login into main admin account through Nodeworx usi…
- [Installing an SSL Certificate in InterWorx (SiteWorx)](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/interworx/siteworx/security/installing-an-ssl-certificate-in-interworx-web-panel.md): 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 verifie…
- [Taking Manual Backups in Interworx Web Panel](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/interworx/nodeworx/backup-and-restore/taking-manual-backups-in-interworx-web-panel.md): Regular backups are vital, but manual backups are essential before system changes. In InterWorx Web Panel (SiteWorx), initiate manual backups via the domain use…
- [Restore SiteWorx Backups in NodeWorx](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/interworx/nodeworx/backup-and-restore/restore-siteworx-backups-in-nodeworx.md): Recover from data loss quickly. Learn how to restore a SiteWorx account backup directly from the NodeWorx control panel.
- [NodeWorx Guide](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/interworx/nodeworx.md): Master NodeWorx server administration. Manage accounts, configure security, handle backups, and control system services in the InterWorx interface.
- [Delete a Siteworx Backup in Nodeworx](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/interworx/nodeworx/backup-and-restore/delete-a-siteworx-backup-in-nodeworx.md): Free up server disk space. Learn how to delete old or unnecessary SiteWorx account backups individually or in bulk using NodeWorx.
- [Change Your Interworx Server Hostname](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/interworx/change-your-interworx-server-hostname.md): Easily change your Interworx server hostname via NodeWorx — then update it in your Liquid Web account and DNS records.
- [Allowing Remote Database Access in Interworx](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/interworx/nodeworx/database-management/allowing-remote-database-access-in-interworx.md): The InterWorx Control panel allows the ability to manage multiple external MySQL servers from a single installation of InterWorx, via MySQL server pooling. Once…
- [Creating a Cron Job in Interworx Web Panel](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/interworx/nodeworx/creating-a-cron-job-in-interworx-web-panel.md): Automating commands on your server improves efficiency. In InterWorx Web Panel, Cron manages these tasks. The root user or domain user can configure Cron for pe…
- [Change the Layout in Interworx](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/interworx/nodeworx/change-the-layout-in-interworx.md): Customizing your control panel enhances user experience. InterWorx offers various options to personalize layout and design, making navigation easier.
- [InterWorx CLI](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/interworx/interworx-cli.md): Manage InterWorx via CLI: Use key scripts & the NodeWorx API for server/SiteWorx admin. Automate backups, user/domain mgmt, & more.
- [Installing a Service SSL in InterWorx Web Panel](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/interworx/nodeworx/security/installing-a-service-ssl-in-interworx-web-panel.md): SSL certificates safeguard websites and verify server authenticity. While typically used for individual sites, service SSL encrypts traffic for various services…
- [How to manage SSL certificates for system services](https://docs.nexcess.com/sites-stores/control-panel/interworx/nodeworx/security/ssl-certificates-for-system-services.md): Nexcess clients can learn how to perform various operations with SSL certificates for system services with NodeWorx.
- [How to add client accounts as a reseller](https://docs.nexcess.com/sites-stores/control-panel/interworx/nodeworx/security/new-siteworx-accounts.md): This article shows how Nexcess clients with reseller accounts can add client accounts.
- [Changing Your Password in Interworx Web Panel](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/interworx/nodeworx/security/changing-your-password-in-interworx-web-panel.md): Security best practices recommend regular password changes. InterWorx Web Panel facilitates this with a few clicks on the main dashboard for easy password updat…
- [Blocking IP Addresses in InterWorx Web Panel](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/interworx/nodeworx/security/blocking-ip-addresses-in-interworx-web-panel.md): Learn to block a malicious IP address using ConfigServer Security & Firewall (CSF) on your Cloud VPS. This tutorial outlines the few simple steps.
- [Create Siteworx Backups in Nodeworx](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/interworx/nodeworx/backup-and-restore/create-siteworx-backups-in-nodeworx.md): Create Siteworx backups directly from Nodeworx.
- [Configuring Backups in Interworx Web Panel](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/interworx/nodeworx/backup-and-restore/configuring-backups-in-interworx-web-panel.md): Regular backups are vital for disaster recovery. Use InterWorx Web Panel to schedule convenient local server backups as part of your backup plan.
- [NodeWorx Backup and Restore](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/interworx/nodeworx/backup-and-restore.md): Protect your InterWorx server data. Learn to schedule, create, delete, and restore SiteWorx account backups directly from the NodeWorx interface.
- [How to manage your reseller accounts](https://docs.nexcess.com/sites-stores/control-panel/interworx/nodeworx/add-user-accounts.md): How Nexcess clients with reseller accounts can add user accounts in NodeWorx.
- [How to configure custom nameservers in Nodeworx](https://docs.nexcess.com/sites-stores/control-panel/interworx/nodeworx/custom-nameservers.md): Easily create custom nameservers in InterWorx. This guide walks you through setting up nameservers and creating the required A records in NodeWorx.
- [Managing Email Services in InterWorx Web Panel](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/interworx/nodeworx/email-management/managing-email-services-in-interworx-web-panel.md): InterWorx control panel simplifies email server management by consolidating tools in NodeWorx for server-wide tasks and SiteWorx for domain and user management.…
- [Finding Your Email Client Configuration in InterWorx](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/interworx/nodeworx/email-management/finding-your-email-client-configuration-in-interworx.md): Access your InterWorx email through Outlook, Mac Mail, or mobile apps by configuring mail server settings, username, and password. This guide demonstrates how t…
- [Configuring NodeWorx Spam Filtering](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/interworx/nodeworx/email-management/configuring-nodeworx-spam-filtering.md): InterWorx uses SpamAssassin to help keep levels of email spam reasonable. From the Spam Filtering page in NodeWorx, server administrators may manage the SpamAss…
- [Email Management in NodeWorx](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/interworx/nodeworx/email-management.md): Your guide to email management in NodeWorx. Learn to configure mail servers, manage delivery queues, and troubleshoot for reliable email service.
- [Database Management in NodeWorx](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/interworx/nodeworx/database-management.md): Your guide to managing the MySQL server in NodeWorx. Learn to control global settings, manage users, and ensure peak database performance.
- [Managing Databases in Siteworx](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/interworx/siteworx/database-management/managing-databases-in-siteworx.md): From the SiteWorx interface, SiteWorx users can create and manage MySQL databases.
- [Managing Database Users in Siteworx](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/interworx/siteworx/database-management/managing-database-users-in-siteworx.md): From the SiteWorx interface, SiteWorx users can create and manage MySQL database users.
- [Creating a Non-Prefixed Database User Assigned to a SiteWorx Account](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/interworx/siteworx/database-management/creating-a-non-prefixed-database-user-assigned-to-a-siteworx-account.md): 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 d…
- [Databases Management in Siteworx](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/interworx/siteworx/database-management.md): Learn how to create, manage, import, and export your website's MySQL databases using the SiteWorx control panel and phpMyAdmin.
- [NodeWorx Security](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/interworx/nodeworx/security.md): Master your server's defense. Learn to configure firewalls, block threats, and manage security settings within the NodeWorx control panel.
- [Using SSH keys for SFTP users with mod_sftp (InterWorx)](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/interworx/nodeworx/security/using-ssh-keys-for-sftp-users-with-mod_sftp-interworx.md): Secure SFTP on SiteWorx: Set up SSH key auth with `mod_sftp`. Enhance security & automate logins. Guide covers key gen, config & port 24.
- [Managing Your Firewall in InterWorx Web Panel](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/interworx/nodeworx/security/managing-your-firewall-in-interworx-web-panel.md): A firewall acts as a protective barrier between your computer and the Internet. In InterWorx servers, the default software firewall is ConfigServer Security and…
- [Using Webmail in InterWorx Web Panel](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/interworx/siteworx/email-management/using-webmail-in-interworx-web-panel.md): 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…
- [Creating Email Accounts in InterWorx](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/interworx/siteworx/email-management/creating-email-accounts-in-interworx.md): InterWorx makes it simple to create email accounts customized to your domain. Having a myname@mysite.com email address makes your website look professional and…
- [Configuring SiteWorx Spam Filtering](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/interworx/siteworx/email-management/configuring-siteworx-spam-filtering.md): InterWorx uses SpamAssassin to help keep levels of email spam reasonable. From the Spam Filtering page in SiteWorx, users may manage the SpamAssassin service, d…
- [Email Management in SiteWorx](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/interworx/siteworx/email-management.md): Learn to create and manage your professional email accounts, forwarders, and autoresponders with our easy-to-follow SiteWorx guides.
- [Changing Your Password in SiteWorx Web Panel](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/interworx/siteworx/security/changing-your-password-in-siteworx-web-panel.md): As the server administrator, you can change domain user passwords from your panel, aiding users who have lost or forgotten their passwords. Alternatively, domai…
- [Manage SiteWorx Backups via CLI](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/interworx/siteworx/manage-siteworx-backups-via-cli.md): The command-line interface (CLI) provides greater flexibility and more options compared to using NodeWorx directly. Automate SiteWorx backups with a Cronjob. Cr…
- [Getting Started with SiteWorx Web Panel](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/interworx/siteworx/getting-started-with-siteworx-web-panel.md): 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.
- [Manage File Permissions in InterWorx](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/interworx/siteworx/file-management/manage-file-permissions-in-interworx.md): File permissions define access to files and folders on a server or website. Interworx provides permissions functionality within the SiteWorx File Manager, allow…
- [Using the File Manager in SiteWorx](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/interworx/siteworx/file-management/using-the-file-manager-in-siteworx.md): 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 Manage…
- [Editing HTML and Code in SiteWorx](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/interworx/siteworx/file-management/editing-html-and-code-in-siteworx.md): 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 w…
- [Deleting Files and Directories in SiteWorx](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/interworx/siteworx/file-management/deleting-files-and-directories-in-siteworx.md): In just a few clicks you can delete files and folders from your website.
- [Adding Files and Folders in SiteWorx](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/interworx/siteworx/file-management/adding-files-and-folders-in-siteworx.md): 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…
- [File Management in SiteWorx](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/interworx/siteworx/file-management.md): Your guide to mastering the SiteWorx File Manager. Learn to upload, delete, and manage file permissions for your website with our expert articles.
- [Creating a User Account/Domain in Interworx Web Panel](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/interworx/siteworx/website-management/creating-a-user-account-domain-in-interworx-web-panel.md): 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…
- [Creating a Sub-domain in Interworx Web Panel](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/interworx/siteworx/website-management/creating-a-sub-domain-in-interworx-web-panel.md): 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 c…
- [Website Management in Siteworx](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/interworx/siteworx/website-management.md): Learn to manage your domains and edit DNS records in SiteWorx. Find guides for adding domains, subdomains, and updating DNS zones.
- [Using the SiteWorx Command Line Interface (CLI)](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/interworx/siteworx/using-the-siteworx-command-line-interface-cli.md): Discover the SiteWorx CLI: A powerful command-line tool for managing individual SiteWorx accounts, ideal for automation and scripting.
- [Using Let’s Encrypt in Interworx Web Panel](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/interworx/siteworx/security/using-lets-encrypt-in-interworx-web-panel.md): 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.
- [Generating an SSL Certificate Signing Request (CSR) in Interworx Web Panel](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/interworx/siteworx/security/generating-an-ssl-certificate-signing-request-csr-in-interworx-web-panel.md): 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…
- [Managing DNS records in Interworx](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/interworx/siteworx/website-management/managing-dns-records-in-interworx.md): Manage DNS in InterWorx by viewing, editing, or adding records via NodeWorx under DNS Zones using icons and forms.
- [Manage PHP in SiteWorx](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/interworx/siteworx/website-management/php.md): Your guide to managing PHP in SiteWorx. Learn to edit your php.ini, enable functions, and configure PHP for optimal performance and security.
- [SiteWorx](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/interworx/siteworx.md): Manage your website's files, databases, and email with the SiteWorx control panel. Find guides on all the essential features.
- [Exploring your Fully Managed Linux Server](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/server-administration/linux/exploring-your-fully-managed-linux-server.md): Our Web Panel servers are designed to provide you with a simple, effective Linux hosting experience. Learning about the panel and the tools it provides to help…
- [Scheduling PHP scripts with cron jobs](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/server-administration/linux/scheduling-php-scripts-with-cron-jobs.md): Learn to automate PHP scripts with cron jobs. Use direct execution or HTTP clients (wget/lynx) & manage output. For cPanel, Plesk & InterWorx.
- [Getting Started with InterWorx Web Panel](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/interworx/getting-started-with-interworx-web-panel.md): Manage your server easily with InterWorx, even if you host a single website. Control server settings and handle SiteWorx accounts effortlessly.
- [Finding Log Files in InterWorx Web Panel](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/interworx/finding-log-files-in-interworx-web-panel.md): This article includes instructions for finding log files in the Interworx Web Panel, both via the panel and via CLI.
- [Creating Account Packages in Interworx Web Panel](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/interworx/nodeworx/creating-account-packages-in-interworx-web-panel.md): InterWorx Web Panel simplifies user account and quota management with Packages. Packages regulate disk space, bandwidth, and domains, freeing you to focus on bu…
- [Logging into Siteworx](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/interworx/siteworx/logging-into-siteworx.md): Login to SiteWorx via domain credentials or through NodeWorx as admin to manage website content and domain settings.
- [The Ultimate Guide to the InterWorx Control Panel (2025)](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/interworx.md): Master the InterWorx control panel with our complete guide. Find tutorials for NodeWorx & SiteWorx, from server setup to troubleshooting.
- [Exploring Your New Linux Interworx Web Panel Server](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/interworx/exploring-your-new-linux-interworx-web-panel-server.md): After acquiring your Linux server and password, it's time to harness its cost-effective hosting capabilities with InterWorx Web Panel.
- [Log into your Control Panel](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/log-into-your-control-panel.md): Control panels simplify server management by automating tasks. Learn how to log into popular options like WHM, cPanel, Interworx (Nodeworx & Siteworx), and Ples…
- [Adding a domain to your Control Panel](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/adding-a-domain-to-your-control-panel.md): Learn how to add and manage domains in WHM/cPanel, Interworx, or Plesk with these step-by-step guides.
- [Interworx: MariaDB and MySQL troubleshooting](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/interworx/nodeworx/database-management/interworx-mariadb-and-mysql-troubleshooting.md): Fix InterWorx "replyCode: 500" on MySQL DB/user creation. Issue: empty MySQL user. Guide: diagnose via iworx.log, then remove from `mysql.user`.
- [InterWorx Troubleshooting Guide](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/interworx/interworx-troubleshooting-guide.md): Troubleshoot common InterWorx issues: Fix primary domain changes, DNS, slow panels, email errors, PHP problems, Let's Encrypt, & ModSecurity.