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Suspending Access to a Site on JCP

Need to take a site offline for a bit? Whether you’re performing maintenance or just need a temporary “time-out” for a project, the Jolt Control Panel makes it incredibly easy to toggle access on and off. Step 1: Log In to Jolt Control Panel First, head over to www.jolt.co.uk/kb and…

Analyzing Site Disk/Storage Usage on JCP

Running out of storage? Need to find what’s eating up your disk space? SSH and the ncdu command make it easy to see exactly which files and folders are the culprits. What You’ll Need SSH access to your site — You’ll connect via terminal or SSH client. Terminal or SSH…

CRON Jobs (Scheduled Tasks) on JCP

Automate repetitive tasks with scheduled jobs. Whether you need to clean up data every night, fetch data hourly, or run maintenance scripts, CRON jobs let your site work while you sleep. Step 1: Open Site Settings Log into www.jolt.co.uk/kb and open your Jolt Control Panel. Click the Settings icon beside…

Reset Permissions on Files and Folders in JCP

File permission issues can cause surprising problems – broken uploads, missing images, or strange errors. The good news? JCP makes fixing this incredibly simple. One click and you’re done. When You Might Need This Permission issues often show up when: File uploads aren’t working Images or assets aren’t displaying You’re…

Rebooting a Server on JCP

Sometimes your server needs a fresh start. Whether it’s running slow or has stuck processes, this guide will walk you through rebooting safely in JCP. Step 1: Access Your Server Settings Log into www.jolt.co.uk/kb and open your Scout control panel. From the left menu, select “Servers”. Step 2: Verify You…

Downloading a Site Backup on JCP

Need a local copy of your website? Whether you’re archiving, migrating, or just being extra safe, this guide shows you how to create and download a complete backup in JCP. Step 1: Open Site Settings Login to your Jolt account Login to your Customer Portal account. Click on Jolt Control Panel in the…

Installing WordPress Using WP Toolkit

What is WP Toolkit? WordPress Manager (also known as WP Toolkit) is a management interface in cPanel that makes installing, configuring, and managing WordPress websites quick and easy – all from one dashboard. Installing WordPress with WP Toolkit Option 1: Via cPanel Sidebar Log in to cPanel Look for “WordPress…

Editing the hosts file

What is the Hosts File? The hosts file tells your computer which IP address to use for a specific domain name, overriding public DNS. This is useful for testing a website on a new server before updating DNS publicly. Common use case: You’ve built a new website on our servers…

Migrate a Site from cPanel to JCP

JCP’s built-in migration tool makes transferring your website from cPanel hosting simple and straightforward. Prerequisites SSH access enabled on your cPanel account (contact your current host if not available) Access to both cPanel and Jolt Control Panels Step 1: Create New Site in JCP Log in to JCP at Jolt…

Issuing a free SSL certificate in cPanel

What is an SSL Certificate? An SSL certificate encrypts data between your website and visitors, enabling HTTPS (a security icon in browsers). It’s essential for security, SEO, and building trust with visitors. How to Install a Free SSL Certificate Step 1: Access SSL/TLS Status Log in to cPanel Scroll to…