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Installing Ruby on Rails Apps on a cPanel/CentOS 7 Server with EasyApache 4

Last Updated: January 23, 2026

Category: cPanel
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cPanel deprecated Ruby on Rails in cPanel & WHM version 66 since it is not supported on CentOS 7 servers. Rails is a Ruby application, and they support Ruby applications via cPanel’s Application Manager interface (Home » Software » Application Manager), so this can technically be done. However, I cannot promise that it will run seamlessly forever […]

How to access your KnownHost Dedi Management Panel

Last Updated: January 21, 2022

Here at KnownHost all Budget Dedicated Servers and Managed Dedicated servers come with a management panel interface that allows our customers to easily access and control various options of their server including: Bandwidth review rDNS configuration OS Reinstalls IPMI/KVM Access Power controls This interface is accessible via the my.knownhost.com website under your account information and active […]

Preventing Updates to Websites

Last Updated: October 26, 2021

If you wish to ensure no changes are being made to websites during a migration, it is best to consider preventing updates on your website and setup some form of maintenance or offline mode. Many CMS applications offer this functionality through use of plugins or a .maintenance file in the document root. By placing the website in […]

Preparing for Migrations

Last Updated: January 6, 2022

Whether you are just joining KnownHost and migrating from an outside hosting provider, or need to purchase a new server at KnownHost and move accounts within our network, our staff is ready to assist with migrations. Please see our Migration Assistance page for more information on the types of migrations we offer. It is helpful to prepare […]

What are some useful tips for disk space management?

Last Updated: February 16, 2026

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It is important to make sure that the server does not fully run out of disk space. If it does, the services running in the server will quit working, and some of the database tables could even become corrupted. Here are some things to consider, to help ensure that your server has enough disk space […]

Shared & Reseller Hosting

Last Updated: January 22, 2026

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Our shared cloud hosting and reseller cloud hosting packages provide great service for those looking to get their sites up and running while maintaining great flexibility without having to worry about making decisions or configuring a full server. We tailor the servers to meet the needs of modern applications such as WordPress, XenForo, Joomla, Drupal, PrestaShop, MediaWiki, […]

Managed Hosting for WordPress Information

Last Updated: October 16, 2025

With our Fully Managed Hosting for WordPress packages you can get your site up and running in no time without any of the technical hassle of even traditional shared hosting accounts. In addition to the ease of setup, our WordPress plans are tailored to exactly the needs of WordPress to allow your site to operate blazing […]