9th Jan 2018
Updates to the Two-Factor Authentication System
Updates to the Two-Factor Authentication System
We are going to be updating the Two-Factor authentication system we use to better serve our customers. We will be replacing the old Time-Based token service with Duo:Security. Time-Based tokens will still be activated along side the new Two-Factor system trial. We plan to trial Duo:Security for Q1 ...
9th Jan 2018
How to Mine Ethereum On Ubuntu and Debian
How to Mine Ethereum On Ubuntu and Debian
> Dedicated Servers To Mine Cryptocurrencies
With the release of our dedicated server range designed specifically for mining Cryptocurrencies, we are providing easy to use guides on how to start mining. These guides are provided as a courtesy to First2Host users. First2Host does not offer support for ...
14th Dec 2017
How to open a port using IPtables
Open and Close Ports using IPTables
IPtables is the default firewall used on CentOS and RHEL systems. On most of First2Host services like VPS Servers or Dedicated Servers, you will find the firewall is active but all ports are open. We do this to ensure all users can connect to services they may install like cPanel or Plesk. If you want to close ...
12th Dec 2017
cPanel NVMe Web Hosting Trial
cPanel NVMe Web Hosting Free Trial
OK! so you have your standard cPanel SATA Web Hosting and you have noticed it's slow. That's because you're using a mechanical hard drive, just like what's inside your computer right now, most likely. These hard drives spin at about 7200RPM and data is transferred via SATA connections to you. SATA hard drives ...