• How to Upload and Download Files Using SmartFTP for Your 1-grid Hosting Account

    Transmit web content, background code scripts, and file packages from your desktop to your live server. Whether you’re publishing a new website, updating existing content, or downloading files for editing or backup, SmartFTP makes transferring files quick and secure. This guide will help you upload and download files between your…

  • How to View Website Statistics and Traffic Reports in Plesk with 1-grid

    Enable and view graphical traffic reports, visitor analytics, and storage usage metrics inside your Plesk dashboard. Monitoring your website’s traffic and storage health is vital for maintaining optimal online performance. The Plesk hosting control panel includes built-in analytics utilities that generate comprehensive, graphical reports on your website visitors, data transfer…

  • How to Upload Files Using WS_FTP for Your 1-grid Hosting Account

    Transmit web content, background code scripts, and file packages from your desktop layout to your live server. This guide will help you upload website files to your 1-grid hosting account using the WS_FTP desktop client. Whether you’re publishing a new website, updating existing code structures, or deploying media logs, WS_FTP…

  • How to Upload and Download Website Files Using CuteFTP | 1-grid 

    Safely transfer data packs, scripts, and media assets between your desktop and server environment. This guide will help you upload and download website files using CuteFTP with your 1-grid hosting account. Whether you’re publishing a new website, updating existing content, or downloading files for backup or editing, CuteFTP provides a…

  • Connect Your Website to 1-grid Hosting Using CuteFTP

    Securely set up your CuteFTP desktop client to manage, upload, and organise website assets directly from your computer. This guide will help you configure CuteFTP to connect to your 1-grid hosting account, allowing you to securely upload, download, and manage your website files. Whether you’re publishing a new website, updating…

  • How to Configure SmartFTP for Your 1-grid Hosting Account

    Set up your SmartFTP desktop client securely to upload, download, and manage your website files seamlessly. This guide will help you configure SmartFTP so you can securely connect your computer to your 1-grid hosting account and transfer website files. Whether you’re uploading a new website, updating existing files, or downloading…

  • .za Domain Price Increase: What You Need to Know with 1-grid

    Great news for existing domain owners and affordable paths forward for new South African businesses.  The ZA Domain Name Authority (ZADNA) has finalised its annual Consumer Price Index (CPI)-linked registry fee adjustment for .co.za, .org.za, .net.za, and .web.za domain names, effective 1 October 2026. We have fantastic news for our current client community: this…

  • How to Find Your Domain’s A Record in cPanel with 1-grid

    Locate your Zone Editor in cPanel to verify the IPv4 server address your domain or subdomains are currently pointing to. If you need to check where your domain is currently pointing, you can find its A Record in cPanel. This guide shows you how to open the Zone Editor, locate…

  • Domain Control Validation (DCV) for SSL: How to Complete | 1-grid 

    Domain Control Validation (DCV) is a mandatory step in the SSL certificate issuance process. It confirms that you own or control the domain you’re requesting the certificate for. Without successful validation, your Certificate Authority (CA) cannot issue your SSL certificate.  This guide explains the available validation methods, how to complete each one,…

  • Browser SSL State: How to Clear | 1-grid 

    Browsers often store SSL certificate information to improve browsing performance. Occasionally, this cached information becomes outdated, causing your browser to display old certificate details even though your website has been configured correctly.  This guide will help you clear your browser’s SSL state if you’re seeing SSL certificate warnings, outdated certificate information, or…