Resetting Your Password

If you’ve forgotten your password for the 1984 Hosting Control Panel, follow these simple steps to regain access to your account:

1. Visit the website: Navigate to 1984hosting.com
2. Access the login area: Click the prominent Sign in button in the navigation menu
3. Initiate password reset: Look for the Forgot password? link located directly beneath the password field and click it
4. Verify your identity: Enter the email address associated with your 1984 account in the provided field
5. Submit your request: Click the Reset password button to proceed
6. Check your inbox: A password reset email will be sent to your registered email address
7. Complete the process: Open the email and follow the enclosed instructions to create a new secure password
8. Access restored: Once your password has been successfully reset, you can sign in to your Control Panel with your new credentials

Security Tips

• Create a strong password using a combination of uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters
• Consider using a password manager to securely store your credentials
• Avoid reusing passwords across multiple services
• Enable two-factor authentication if available for additional account security

For further assistance with account access, contact 1984 Hosting’s customer support team.

Service Control Sharing

Securely Delegate Access to Your 1984 Hosting Services

Service Control Sharing allows you to grant specific privileges to other users, making it ideal for collaborative website management without compromising your account security.

Key Benefits

• Targeted Access: Give collaborators precisely the permissions they need
• Maintain Ownership: Retain full control while delegating management tasks
• Professional Collaboration: Create a structured workflow with your team
• Revocable Permissions: Modify or terminate access instantly when needed

Perfect Use Cases

• Web developers requiring access to modify site files
• Content managers updating website material
• Technical consultants troubleshooting server issues
• Marketing specialists managing email services

Step-by-Step Delegation Process

1. Access Your Account
   • Navigate to 1984hosting.com
   • Sign in with your credentials
2. Locate Sharing Controls
   • Find the Goto Control Panel button in your dashboard
   • Click the gear icon (⚙️) positioned to the right of this button
3. Specify Recipient
   • In the sharing interface, enter the recipient’s Username
   • This is typically their email address registered with 1984
4. Finalize Permissions
   • Click the Give control to user button
   • The system will notify the recipient automatically

For New Collaborators

If your collaborator doesn’t yet have a 1984 account:

1. Direct them to 1984hosting.com
2. Instruct them to click the Create a user button
3. Have them complete the registration process
4. Once registered, you can share service control using their new username

Managing Shared Access

For Service Owners

• Review active sharing permissions through your control panel
• Revoke access instantly when a project concludes
• Monitor activity logs for shared services when available

For Recipients

• Accept or decline sharing invitations based on your needs
• Access shared services through your own 1984 dashboard
• Return control by canceling permissions when your work is complete

Security Best Practices

• Share access only with trusted, verified partners
• Regularly audit which users have access to your services
• Revoke unnecessary permissions promptly
• Consider using temporary sharing for one-time assistance

This structured approach to service sharing maintains security while enabling efficient collaboration with team members and service providers.

Website Statistics Management Guide

Accessing Your Website Analytics Dashboard

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Comprehensive Analytics at Your Fingertips

Monitor your website’s performance with 1984 Hosting’s powerful statistics tool. Track visitor behavior, understand traffic patterns, and make data-driven decisions to optimize your online presence.

Navigation Process

1. Access Your Account
   • Visit 1984hosting.com
   • Click the Sign in button in the top navigation bar
   • Enter your credentials to authenticate
2. Navigate to Control Panel
   • Locate and click the Goto Control Panel button on your dashboard
   • This brings you to your service management interface
3. Select Target Domain
   • Find the domain you want to analyze in your list of services
   • Look for the action menu (three vertical dots ⋮) on the far right of the domain entry
   • Click this menu to reveal available options
4. Access Webserver Controls
   • From the dropdown menu, select Webserver
   • This opens the webserver configuration interface for your selected domain
5. Launch Statistics Portal
   • Look for the prominent Open web statistics button at the top of the page
   • Click this button to enter your full analytics dashboard

Available Analytics Features

Visitor Insights

• Traffic Volume: Track daily, weekly, and monthly visitor counts
• Visit Duration: Measure how long users stay on your site
• Bounce Rate: Identify pages where visitors leave immediately

Content Performance

• Popular Pages: Discover your most visited content
• Entry Points: See how visitors find your site
• Exit Pages: Understand where users leave your site

Technical Metrics

• Page Load Speed: Monitor performance across devices
• Browser Distribution: See which browsers your visitors use
• Device Types: Track desktop vs. mobile usage patterns

Geographic Data

• Visitor Locations: Map your audience by country and region
• Language Settings: Identify the primary languages of your visitors
• Time Zone Analysis: Understand when your audience is active

Making Data-Driven Decisions

For Business Owners

• Identify peak traffic times to schedule content releases
• Discover geographic opportunities for market expansion
• Track conversion points to optimize sales funnels

For Content Creators

• Determine which topics resonate most with your audience
• Measure content engagement metrics to refine your strategy
• Identify underperforming pages that need optimization

For Developers

• Monitor technical performance across different devices
• Track error rates and server response times
• Identify browser compatibility issues affecting user experience

Advanced Tip

Set a regular schedule to review your statistics, looking for trends rather than daily fluctuations. Monthly analysis often provides the most actionable insights while saving you valuable time.

For 1984 Hosting Customers

Understanding Database Backups

Proper database backups are crucial for website security and business continuity. While 1984 Hosting automatically creates daily backups, knowing how to create manual backups gives you additional protection and flexibility when managing your website data.

Automatic Backup System

Daily Protection: 1984 Hosting automatically backs up all databases once every 24 hours.

Storage Location: These automatic backups are stored in the backups directory on your host server.

Retention Period: Automatic backups are typically retained for 7 days (check your specific plan for details).

Access Method: You can retrieve these backups via FTP or SFTP (see the separate guide on FTP/SFTP usage).

Creating Manual Database Backups

Follow these steps to create an immediate, fresh backup of your database:

Step 1: Access Your Control Panel

1. Navigate to 1984hosting.com
2. Click the LOGON button in the top navigation area
3. Select Control Panel from the dropdown menu
4. Click Goto Control Panel on the subsequent page

Step 2: Launch Database Management Tools

1. Locate and click the Webtools tab at the top of the Control Panel
2. Find and select PhpMyAdmin from the available tools
   • This launches the PhpMyAdmin interface in a new browser tab

Step 3: Select Your Database

1. In the left column of PhpMyAdmin, you’ll see a list of your databases
2. Click on the name of the specific database you wish to back up

Step 4: Export Database

1. Click the Export tab in the top navigation menu
2. Under Export Method, select Quick
3. Under Format, ensure SQL is selected
   • SQL format preserves your complete database structure and data
4. Click the Go button to generate the backup

Step 5: Save Your Backup

1. Your browser will prompt you to download the SQL file
2. Choose a location on your computer to save the file
3. Consider using a descriptive filename that includes the date
   • Example: mywebsite_db_20250502.sql

Best Practices for Database Backups

Regular Manual Backups

• Create manual backups before making significant website changes
• Back up before updating your CMS, themes, or plugins
• Establish a regular schedule (weekly/monthly) for manual backups

Secure Storage

• Store backups in multiple locations (local computer, cloud storage)
• Encrypt sensitive database backups before storing them
• Test your backups periodically to ensure they can be restored

Backup Naming Convention

• Use a consistent naming pattern that includes:
  • Website/project name
  • Database name
  • Date and time of backup
  • Purpose (if applicable, e.g., “pre-update”)

Restoration Testing

• Periodically test restoring your backups to ensure they work
• Document the restoration process for emergency situations
• Consider testing restoration on a staging environment

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Large Database Export Failures

If your database is very large and exports time out:

1. In PhpMyAdmin, switch to Custom export method
2. Enable the Use compression option
3. Try exporting individual tables if a complete export fails

Character Set Problems

If you see garbled text after restoration:

1. Ensure the Character set of the file setting matches your database
2. Typically, use UTF-8 for modern websites

Permission Issues

If you can’t access PhpMyAdmin:

1. Check that your user account has database administration privileges
2. Contact 1984 Hosting support if access issues persist

Accessing Older Automatic Backups

To retrieve system-generated backups:

1. Connect to your hosting account via FTP/SFTP
2. Navigate to the /backups directory
3. Look for files named with your database name and date
4. Download the desired backup file

Additional Resources

• 1984 Hosting Knowledge Base
• PhpMyAdmin Official Documentation
• MySQL Backup Best Practices

For additional assistance, contact 1984 Hosting’s customer support team.

URL Forwarding: Complete Setup Guide

Understanding URL Forwarding

URL forwarding (also known as domain redirection) allows you to direct visitors from one domain to another destination. This powerful feature lets you maintain multiple domain names while consolidating your web presence to a single hosted website.

Common Use Cases

Brand Protection

• Secure similar domain spellings to protect your brand
• Redirect common misspellings to your main website
• Capture traffic from alternate domain extensions (.net, .org, etc.)

Marketing Campaigns

• Create memorable campaign-specific domains
• Track traffic from different marketing channels
• Build specialized landing page redirects

Website Migration

• Preserve SEO value when changing domains
• Ensure a seamless transition for existing users
• Maintain backward compatibility with old links

User Experience

• Create easy-to-remember shortcuts for complex URLs
• Direct users to specific pages or sections of your site
• Support regional domains that redirect to appropriate content

Types of Redirects

301 Moved Permanently

• Best for: Permanent domain changes
• SEO impact: Transfers most SEO value to the new domain
• Browser behavior: Browsers cache this redirect
• Use when: You’ve permanently changed your website address

302 Found (Temporary Redirect)

• Best for: Temporary redirections
• SEO impact: Minimal SEO value transfer
• Browser behavior: Not cached long-term
• Use when: Content is temporarily relocated

Frame Redirect

• Best for: Maintaining URL appearance while showing different content
• SEO impact: Can cause SEO complications
• Browser behavior: URL stays the same while displaying different content
• Use when: You need to preserve the original URL in the address bar

Setting Up URL Forwarding with 1984 Hosting

Prerequisites

• An active account with 1984 Hosting
• Domain(s) registered and managed through 1984 Hosting
• Clear destination URL where visitors should be redirected

Step-by-Step Configuration

1. Access Your Account
   • Navigate to 1984hosting.com
   • Click the Sign in button in the top navigation menu
   • Enter your credentials and authenticate your session
   • Choose Control Panel from the options
2. Open Control Panel
   • Locate and click the Goto Control Panel button
   • This brings you to your domain management interface
3. Select Target Domain
   • Find the domain you want to set up forwarding for
   • Click the action menu (three vertical dots ⋮) on the far right of the domain entry
   • This opens a dropdown menu with available actions
4. Configure Forwarding
   • Select Forward from the dropdown menu
   • This opens the domain forwarding configuration screen
5. Set Redirect Type
   • From the “Forward type” dropdown, select 301 moved permanently
   • This is recommended for most permanent redirects
6. Enter Destination URL
   • In the “Destination” field, enter the complete URL where visitors should be redirected
   • Include the protocol (https:// or http://)
   • Example: https://yourdestinationsite.com
7. Save Configuration
   • Click the Update button to save your settings
   • The system will apply your forwarding rules
8. Verify Functionality
   • Open a new browser tab or window
   • Enter your source domain (the one you configured forwarding for)
   • Confirm you are redirected to the correct destination

Advanced Configuration Options

Path Preservation

• Enable “Keep Path” to maintain subdirectories when redirecting
• Example: olddomain.com/blog/post1 redirects to newdomain.com/blog/post1

Protocol Selection

• Choose between HTTP and HTTPS for your destination
• HTTPS is recommended for security and SEO benefits

Subdomain Handling

• Configure wildcards to redirect all subdomains
• Create specific rules for individual subdomains

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Redirect Not Working

• Verify DNS propagation has completed (may take 24-48 hours)
• Confirm your domain’s nameservers are correctly set
• Check that forwarding settings have been properly saved

Redirect Loop

• Ensure you’re not creating a circular redirect pattern
• Verify destination URL is different from the source

SEO Concerns

• Use 301 redirects for permanent moves to preserve SEO value
• Implement redirects at the server level when possible
• Update internal links to point to new destinations

Best Practices

Documentation

• Keep records of all your domain redirects
• Document the purpose of each redirect for future reference

Regular Audits

• Periodically test your redirects to ensure functionality
• Verify destination URLs remain valid and accessible

Minimizing Redirect Chains

• Avoid creating chains of multiple redirects
• Update old redirects to point directly to final destinations

Need Additional Help?

If you encounter any issues with URL forwarding or have questions about optimizing your domain strategy, contact 1984 Hosting’s customer support team for personalized assistance.