This guide walks you through editing your php.ini settings using PHP Selector in your hosting control panel. You will learn how to change common values like memory_limit, upload_max_filesize, and max_execution_time without touching server files.

This guide shows you how to create a manual backup of your website files, databases, and email accounts using the backup tools in your hosting control panel. You will also learn how to download the backup to your local computer for safekeeping.

This guide shows you how to create and manage subdomains through your hosting control panel. You will learn how to set up a subdomain, point it to a specific directory, and manage or remove subdomains as your site evolves.

Every HOSTDOG shared hosting account runs inside a CloudLinux Lightweight Virtual Environment (LVE) — an isolated container with its own CPU, memory, I/O, and process limits. This article explains what each limit does, why it matters, and what happens when your site reaches them.

HOSTDOG shared hosting runs on CloudLinux, which assigns dedicated resource limits to every account. This guide explains how to check your resource usage — CPU, physical memory, I/O throughput, entry processes, and disk space — so you can spot bottlenecks and take action before they affect your site.

This guide walks you through changing your PHP version using PHP Selector in your hosting control panel. You will learn how to select a specific PHP version for your domain, enable or disable PHP extensions, and what to do if something goes wrong after the switch.

This guide shows you how to add an addon domain to your HOSTDOG hosting account so you can run an entirely separate website — with its own files, databases, and email addresses — without needing a second hosting plan.

As soon as your hosting order is processed, HOSTDOG sends an automated message with the subject line "Hosting Account Activation" (or similar). This email is your technical "passport"—it contains everything you need to manage your website, set up email, and connect your domain.

Depending on the number and size of your files, one method may be better than the other:

While you can email us directly, we recommend using the client area ticket system for three main reasons: