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…
Upload, edit, and organise your website data directly inside your browser without installing external FTP software. This guide will help you use File Manager in cPanel to upload, edit, organise, and manage your website files directly from your hosting account. Whether you need to update website content, upload images, edit…
Safely free up valuable hosting storage space by removing obsolete error logs without affecting website data. Large error_log files can consume valuable hosting storage over time. If you have already reviewed the errors and no longer need the log history, you can safely remove it from your hosting account via…
Safely remove automated background tasks and verify your website’s post-deletion stability. Need to remove a cron job from your 1-grid hosting account? If you are certain a scheduled task is no longer needed, you can delete it directly within cPanel in just a few clicks. However, because some applications rely…
Moving your website to 1-grid is simpler than you might think. With a little preparation, a website migration is completed with little or no noticeable downtime, in most cases. This guide walks you through the essentials, so you’ll know exactly what to do before your migration, what to expect while it’s happening, and how to…
Databases contain critical website information, which means that remote MySQL access is restricted by default to help protect your data. This guide will help you configure Remote MySQL access for your hosting account, allowing approved external applications, servers, or development tools to connect securely to your database. By the end of this…
If you’re new to web hosting, don’t worry. Understanding the difference between cPanel vs. WHM doesn’t have to be confusing, and most website owners only need cPanel to manage their websites successfully. This guide will help you understand the difference between cPanel vs. WHM (Web Host Manager), two of the most commonly used hosting management interfaces. …
Using supported PHP versions is important for website security, performance, and compatibility. Whether you’re running WordPress, an e-Commerce store, or a custom website, selecting the appropriate PHP version helps ensure your site remains stable and secure. This guide will help you understand which PHP versions are supported on 1-grid hosting services, why PHP versions matter, and…
Many customers assume that hosting disk space is only used by website files. In reality, your hosting storage is shared across several services associated with your hosting account, including your website, email accounts, databases, and other account data. Understanding how disk space is used can help you manage your hosting resources more…
Understanding the transfer process and timelines before you start can help prevent delays and ensure your services continue running as smoothly as possible. This guide will help you understand how long it typically takes to transfer to 1-grid, what steps are involved, and how to minimise any disruption to your…