Security

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I can’t access my JCP server or site – have I been blocked?

If you’ve recently been trying to login to SFTP or SSH and you suddenly can’t access your JCP server(s) or site(s), it’s possible your IP address has been blocked by our security. How to get your IP address unblocked If you suspect you have been blocked, simply login to your…

Enabling AutoSSL for a Domain on a Reseller Account

Your domain isn’t showing an SSL certificate? If you’re on a reseller account, AutoSSL can issue and install one automatically. Here’s how to get it set up. What’s Happening Without an active SSL certificate, your domain won’t work over HTTPS. Visitors will see browser security warnings or the connection will…

WordPress brute force attacks – do you need to worry?

Brute force attacks are one of the most common threats facing WordPress sites. If your WordPress security plugin has been flagging these attempts, you’re not alone — and the good news is that the risk is very manageable with the right precautions in place. What is a brute force attack?…

How to Reissue Your SSL Certificate

Overview Due to industry changes, SSL certificates are now issued for 199 days and may need to be reissued during their lifetime. This guide shows you how to reissue your SSL certificate through your client area. Step 1: Log in to your account Login to your Jolt customer account at…

SSL Certificate Validity Changes Explained (199-Day Certificates)

Why SSL Certificates Are Now Valid for 199 Days Overview You may notice that newly issued SSL certificates are now valid for 199 days instead of 365 days. This is part of an industry-wide change introduced by Certificate Authorities (such as Sectigo and DigiCert) to improve security standards across the…

Website malware & what to do next

If you’ve found malware or suspect your site has been infected, we’re here to help. How to know if your site is infected with malware Most infected sites may have the following symptoms: Randomly redirecting to third-party sites Suspicious content changes (e.g. defacement, new pages, unrelated content) Unrecognised admin-level users…

Enable Bad Bot Blocking Protection & Rate Limiting Mode

Keep automated attackers off your site. JCP blocks malicious bots by default, but you can fine-tune protection or add exceptions for legitimate bots you trust. Step 1: Open Security Settings Log into www.jolt.co.uk/kb and open your Jolt Control Panel. Click the Settings icon beside the site you want to protect.…

Adding an SSH key in Jolt Control Panel

Sometimes you’ll want to allow SSH/SFTP access to your sites to a colleague or a web developer, but maybe you’re not comfortable with handing over the SSH/SFTP password. Another method for allowing access is to add a public SSH key to the site. 💡Note: This guide assumes you know how…

Changing a cPanel account password

As a Reseller, you will be given access to a WHM account which provides various tools for managing the hosting of your clients such as creating new cPanel accounts via WHM > Create a New Account, as well as listing any created accounts via WHM > List Accounts so you can find/access specific accounts all…

Google (Gmail) rejecting emails – SPF, DKIM & DMARC setup guide

Description If emails sent from your domain to Gmail addresses are being rejected or marked as undeliverable, this is usually because Google has tightened its email authentication requirements.Your domain must now have the correct SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records in place to verify that emails are sent from authorised servers.…