This guide shows you how to password-protect any directory on your HOSTDOG hosting account using the built-in tool in your control panel. You can also set it up manually via .htaccess and .htpasswd files if you prefer more control.

This article explains how ModSecurity WAF works, what types of attacks it blocks, and what to do if a legitimate request is being blocked on your HOSTDOG hosting account. ModSecurity is included free with every hosting plan and requires no setup on your part.

This article explains what HardenedPHP is, why it matters for your website's security, and how it fits into the multi-layer protection stack on every HOSTDOG server — alongside Imunify360 and ModSecurity WAF.

This guide explains what mixed content is, how to identify the specific resources causing the warnings, and how to fix them — whether you are running a WordPress site, a custom-built application, or a static website on your HOSTDOG hosting.

This guide covers two methods to block IP addresses and control access to your HOSTDOG-hosted website: using the IP Blocker tool in your control panel, and writing manual .htaccess rules for more advanced scenarios such as allowing only specific IPs or blocking entire ranges.

If your website takes more than a few seconds to load, the cause is almost always something you can identify and fix yourself. This guide walks you through the most common reasons for a website slow fix, how to diagnose the problem using free tools, and when it makes sense to upgrade your hosting plan for better performance.

Discovering that your website is down can be stressful, but most outages are caused by a small number of common issues. This guide walks you through quick diagnostic checks, the most frequent causes of downtime, and exactly what to do at each stage — so you can get your site back online as fast as possible.

This guide explains how to set up and run Node.js applications on your HOSTDOG hosting. You will learn how to create a Node.js application through the control panel, configure the entry point, install dependencies, and manage your application.

This guide explains how to use Git on your HOSTDOG hosting via SSH. You will learn how to initialize a repository on the server, push code from your local machine, and set up a basic deployment workflow to keep your website in sync with your Git repository.

This guide walks you through upgrading your hosting plan from the HOSTDOG client area. The entire process takes a few minutes, your website stays online throughout, and all your files, databases, and email accounts carry over automatically.