Login as root to your DirectAdmin server.

# vi updatephpmyadmin.sh
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Example:
A reseller wants to set his primary domain from www.xxx.com to www.aaa.com
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Follow these steps to create a text file:

1. Create a text file called .htaccess in the directory that you want to protect.
2. Type <limit GET></limit> as the first line of the file.
3. Use the deny and allow directives as described above to define your restrictions.
4. Type as the last line of the text file.
5. Save your .htaccess file.
6. Release your collection to Test and if everything is ok, to Publish.

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Server headers and directory defaults usually show Apache server information. This information can be used by hackers to learn about vulnerabilities on your server if the system is not updated. You can mask server information as follows:
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Telnet sends clear text passwords and usernames through logins and should be disabled on all web servers and replaced with SSH.
Some hosting providers are not disabling telnet by default but you should ensure that it has been turned off as it’s a great security risk to your servers. TELNET server listens for incoming messages on port 23, and sends outgoing messages to port 23.
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