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Security Best Practices for Your Hosting Account

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Keeping your hosting account secure is a shared responsibility. Follow these best practices:

Use Strong Passwords
  • Use a minimum of 12 characters with a mix of uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols
  • Use a different password for your hosting account than other services
  • Consider using a password manager
Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)

HostVyx supports TOTP-based two-factor authentication for your Client Portal account. Enable it under Account Security settings.

Keep Software Updated
  • Regularly update your CMS (WordPress, Joomla, etc.) and plugins
  • Remove unused themes and plugins
  • Enable automatic updates where possible
Use Secure Connections
  • Always use SFTP instead of FTP for file transfers
  • Use SSL/TLS for your website (enforce HTTPS)
  • Use strong SSH keys instead of passwords for SSH access
Monitor Your Account

Regularly review your Virtualmin logs and HostVyx billing history for any unauthorized activity.

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