Redirecting an existing domain to MyDataKnox hosting
Redirecting an existing domain to MyDataKnox servers is performed by changing nameserver scripts.
The changes are executed in the system of the registry where the domain is registered.
If you decide to redirect your domain registered elsewhere to your MyDataKnox hosting account, you need to change the nameservers of the domain to:
NS1.MYDATAKNOX.COM (185.15.29.210)
NS2.MYDATAKNOX.COM (185.15.29.211)
Can I expand disk space on my existing VPS?
Yes, you can expand your VPS disk space by leasing additional space. However, the installed operating system must be properly configured in order to include the extra disk space. You can contact our customer support if you need more information or assistance.
Which operating systems are available for the dedicated servers?
MyDataKnox offers Windows and Linux dedicated servers with different operating systems to choose from. We offer many Linux distributions, such as CentOS, Debian, Fedora and Ubuntu, and in terms of Windows servers, we offer Windows Server 2016 Standard.
Do you have control over DNS in the Hosted Exchange service?
No. You still control your own DNS settings, and you only need to make some minor modifications in the DNS scripts regarding the service itself.
Can I lease an additional amount of listeners?
You can easily lease extra capacity at any moment.
How can I configure DNS for my VPS?
MyDataKnox provides you a complementary DNS hosting service with every VPS. You can access all DNS settings at your MyDataKnox user website.
Which DNS scripts can I edit in the DNS hosting interface?
MyDataKnox DNS hosting service enables you to modify the following scripts:
- A
- AAA
- CAA
- CNAME
- MX
- NS
- SPF
- SOA
- SRV
- TXT
How much does 1 hour of premium support cost if I don’t have a subscription?
Each additional activity which is not part of the regular, i.e. ordinary MyDataKnox support will be charged for at a price of HRK 200 per hour, or the equivalent amount in a foreign currency. This price doesn’t include VAT and the billing unit is 30 minutes. Some examples of activities beyond the scope of normal support include: web application issues, installation and/or script configuration, etc.
What is EPP Code?
The EPP key, also known as Authorization code, is one of the safeguards against unauthorized transfers of domain name registrations. The EPP key is required when transferring .com, .org, .net and various other domain names. You cannot initiate a domain name transfer for these domain extensions without an EPP code.
Is my domain name available? / How do I choose a domain name?
You can check whether a domain name is available through our websites using this link.
There are a few universal rules regarding the selection of a domain name:
- Choose a clear, unique and easily memorable domain name
- The name should link you or your company with the domain itself in as few characters as possible
- The domain name should not contain hyphens, numbers or special characters, unless it is strictly necessary
- The name should be easy to pronounce
- Make sure that the domain name is not registered or trademarked (e.g. eBay, etc.)
Does MyDataKnox create a backup of my VPS data?
MyDataKnox doesn’t access your VPS data and therefore doesn’t create backup copies. In order to securely backup your content, you need to use one of our cloud backup service or your own solution. MyDataKnox is not responsible for any data that might be lost due to your lack of a backup copy.
What is a domain transfer?
A domain transfer is actually a change of registry. It’s important to note that the transfer pertains only to the domain, not the hosting content. In other words, your domain can be registered with one provider, and the hosting (content) with another.
What is included in a dedicated server service?
All MyDataKnox dedicated servers include full administrator privileges, at least one public IP address, a console and a 1 Gbps network port.
Which characters can I use in my domain name?
You can use all the letters of the alphabet, numbers and hyphens.
Even though it’s possible for domain names to contain special characters, such as letters used in languages other than English (e.g. š, đ, ž, ć, č), this should be avoided.
Which services is the DNS hosting service included in?
DNS hosting is included in the following services:
- VPS servers
- Dedicated servers
- Cloud hosting
- Registered and transferred domains
What are the benefits of using the Veeam Cloud Connect Backup service?
The MyDataKnox Veeam Cloud Connect Backup service ensures a backup repository on a remote location, within the MyDataKnox cloud, that you can access through your Veeam console.
Does the premium support service include assistance with my applications?
MyDataKnox doesn’t offer support for specific issues related to applications such as programming, design and website development, unless otherwise agreed upon by the user and MyDataKnox. Even though the premium support service doesn’t include working with your applications, our technical staff will assist you with any issue as much as possible.
What is cPanel/WHM?
WHM enables you quick, easy and automated management of your sever and to very easily create web hosting packages, and it provides your users access to a powerful cPanel control panel for the purpose of managing individual accounts within WHM. The cPanel server itself is divided into two parts:
- the WHM server control panel (root access to WHM)
The server administrator has access and complete control over all WHM functions. They can access all WHM interface levels, including WHM resellers and the cPanel end user interface. There is only one administrator user on the server. - cPanel control panel for the hosting end user
cPanel is a control panel used for direct management of individual hosting accounts.
The options available to the user depend on administrator settings, or reseller settings if the end user is their client.
Mandatory identity verification for .hr and .com.hr domains
Starting in 2025, a condition for successful registration of .hr and .com.hr domains is verification of the domain owner’s data, which means that the user is required to provide evidence that the owner’s data entered when ordering the domain is correct.
You can read details about the verification process below.
Why do I have to prove that my information is correct?
According to the Cybersecurity Act , published on February 7, 2024, the Registry and registrars of .hr domains are obliged to determine the exact identity of domain users during registration based on secure and credible systems and data sources, i.e. to verify users.
How is verification done?
The verification process in MyDataKnox is performed after payment of the offer upon completion of the domain order.
After paying for the offer, the MyDataKnox system starts a verification process consisting of three steps:
- You will receive an email to your email address with a link to verify your ordered .hr and .com.hr domains.
- When opening the link, you are allowed to select the document you want to attach as proof of identity.
- After you attach the document, a PDF statement will be generated with an overview of your information as the domain owner and the document attached in the previous step.
- By clicking the confirm button, your verification is saved in the MyDataKnox system.
- MyDataKnox support confirms or rejects the verification.
- If the verification is confirmed, your domain is registered and the verification process is complete.
In case of verification rejection, you will receive an email stating the reason for the rejection and a new link to repeat the verification process.
What documents can I use for verification?
The attached document must be one of the following:
PERSONS
- ID card (both sides)
- passport
- certificate of residence issued by the competent authority (digitally signed or stamped)
- driver’s license
- a statement by a natural person digitally signed with a verified digital signature (with the stated purpose and data: name, surname, personal identification number)
LEGAL ENTITIES
- ID card of the person authorized to represent the legal entity
- passport of the person authorized to represent the legal entity
- certificate of residence issued by a competent authority (digitally signed or stamped) of the person authorized to represent the legal entity
- driver’s license of the person authorized to represent the legal entity
- statement of the person authorized to represent the legal entity digitally signed with a verified digital signature (with the stated purpose and data: name, surname, OIB/VAT)
- document or statement with the signature and seal of the legal entity (for the stated purpose, it is necessary to provide information about the legal entity: name, OIB/VAT)
Frequently asked questions
- What if I don’t verify my identity?
In case of unsuccessful verification, MyDataKnox will refund the amount paid for the domain, and the domain will not be registered.
- I clicked on the verification link, but I got the message “Your verification token has expired”
If you see a token expiration message, it means that more than 72 hours have passed since the verification email was sent and you need to request a new verification.
Simply click on the “Request New Verification” button and the process will start over
- I attached a document, but I received the message “Invalid file format. Allowed formats are: …”
If you see this message, it means that the attached document is in a format that we do not accept.
Simply return to the verification form and attach the document in an allowed format.
Allowed formats are listed in the document submission form, and certainly include JPEG and PNG formats.
- What information do I need to confirm during the verification process?
The information that is confirmed by your acceptance of the information on the generated PDF statement is: Name and surname, address, e-mail address, OIB (Croatian Tax Identification Number), and phone number.
All of the above information is required for the successful registration of .hr and .com.hr domains.
What is JetBackup for cPanel?
JetBackup is a leading security solution for cPanel which enables quick and efficient creation of incremental backup copies of cPanel user accounts. Settings such as automatic creation of back copies and data recovery are also included in its transparent interface. JetBackup enables you, the administrator, to create many filters which help you define the details related to all material system settings.
Is there a refund guarantee with regard to reseller hosting?
MyDataKnox offers you a 15-day refund guarantee regarding its reseller service, no questions asked and no special procedure necessary.
Which radio hosting statistics will be displayed?
You can track the number of active listeners live and at a certain point in time, as well as user geolocation
Can I change the administrator (root) password and how?
Of course. You can change the password at any time within the server itself or through your MyDataKnox user website for server management.
Can I host game servers on my dedicated server?
No. MyDataKnox expressly prohibits booting game servers on virtual and dedicated servers.
If I order web hosting today, how much time will it take for it to be ready to use?
If I order web hosting today, how much time will it take for it to be ready to use?
If you’re paying with a credit/debit card or using Paypal, your web hosting will be ready momentarily.
If you’re paying through online banking, i.e. via bank transaction, we’ll initiate the creation of your web hosting account as soon as the amount appears on our account, or as soon as you send us a payment confirmation. In order to accelerate the process of creating your hosting service following a bank transaction payment, please send us the payment confirmation to our e-mail address info@mydataknox.com.
Why do I need DNS hosting?
If you want to use our services, such as VPS hosting, you need a DNS server in order to connect your domain to the leased server. Considering that spending time and money on buying a DNS server or creating your own DNS solution is not cost-effective, MyDataKnox offers you a read-made solution completely free of charge, which takes care of the cost problem.
Why do I need a domain?
In the world of business, having a domain has become just as common as having a telephone number. If there is no domain name displayed on your company’s advertising and business cards, the clients that prefer to browse products and services online, which is widely spread nowadays, might skip your content if they are unable to easily find that information. Nowadays, a registered domain and a high-quality website is a business priority, since it’s a very cheap way to present a company name and information to the general public in a way that is simple and quick.
Individuals also want to have their own domain for private or family websites and various activities, but often just to be able to create a private e-mail address on their own domain. If you’re an author, artist, activist, volunteer, or if you perform another kind of activity under your name, registering a domain that carries your full name will create a unique address that you can use for promotion.
A good domain name and a related e-mail address inspire confidence in users, so it’s quite obvious that an imaginary company “My Company Ltd.” would use a domain such as mycompany.com for their websites and an e-mail such as info@mycompany.com for communicating with their clients.
What if I use up all the hours included in the premium support service?
Should the included time be exceeded, each additional activity which is not part of the regular, i.e. ordinary MyDataKnox support will be charged for at a price of HRK 200 per hour, or the equivalent amount in a foreign currency. This price doesn’t include VAT and the billing unit is 30 minutes.
Does radio hosting cover streaming copyright?
No. If you’re playing commercial music on your radio station, you need to obtain the authors’ consent. You can request more information from your local copyright collection society.
How does R1Soft backup work?
In order to activate the R1Soft backup service, all you need to do is to install the R1Soft client software on the server you want to backup. Afterwards, the R1Soft makes copies in the following way:
- first, a complete copy of your server is made
- the R1Soft client is constantly monitoring all changes on the disks within your server
- each subsequent time a backup copy is saved, a snapshot is made and only the changed data is sent to the cloud (incremental backup).
What are the advantages of WHM?
WHM is designed as a solution for simple management of a large number of websites and helps you manage resources and create user (hosting) accounts. Some fundamental benefits of WHM are:
- it’s very easy to create hosting packages for your own projects, as well as offer a web hosting service to others
- enables you to manage hosted websites and separate them into individual cPanel accounts, which is really useful if you wish to keep business sites separate from private ones, or simply want to separate the access to control panels of each hosted website
- automated management of security settings helps you increase the security of all websites, since WHM enables you to manage a firewall, as well as many antivirus and antispam solutions, through integrated mechanisms and simple extensions
- regular upgrades prevent various types of malfunctions that might jeopardise your server
- a free SSL certificate is automatically assigned to each hosting account, which ensures additional security for each hosted website.
What is a domain name and extension?
Every domain consists of a name and an extension.
In the example “mydomain.com”,
- “mydomain” is the domain name, and
- “.com” is the extension.
The domain name precedes the extension and it’s the part of the domain that makes a website unique, and, by analogy, a company, an individual, a project, etc.
A simple example would be “mydataknox” as our domain name.
Domain extensions are related to countries, business operations, activities, etc.
Am example of a country-related extension would be “.hr”, which signifies that the domain is related to Croatia. Some examples of business extensions are “.biz”, “.org” and “.com”.
Apart from the previously mentioned extensions, there are many others that cover a wide variety of areas, from professions and services to hobbies. Some examples of such topical extensions are, among others, “.apartments”, “.fitness”, “.pizza”, and “.news”.
How are cPanel licenses selected and paid for?
The price of cPanel licenses is set according to the number of users on a particular cPanel server. The licenses are available for VPS and dedicated servers that are now named Cloud and Metal, the difference being that for the dedicated server package, i.e. the Metal package, the minimum amount of users per package is 100, whereas the Cloud package for VPS servers offers two cheaper licenses: a Cloud Admin license which can host up to 5 users per cPanel server, and a Cloud Pro license which can host up to 30 users per cPanel server. Packages for up to 100 users are the same for VPS and dedicated servers.
Which SSL certificate should I choose?
SSL certificates are usually selected on the basis of the type of website and your visitors.
If credit/debit card numbers and other valuable information is entered anywhere on your website, we recommend the EV certificate, which provides maximum protection and security.
The DV certificate is usually acceptable for any other requirements.
Is cPanel included in the dedicated server service?
MyDataKnox dedicated servers are delivered without add-ons, but you can lease cPanel and other licenses from us. MyDataKnox support team will help you prepare the server and install cPanel or a free CentOS Web panel.
What are some important features of CloudLinux?
Cloudlinux OS offers great stability-related features:
- LVE virtual environment
LVE is a kernel-level technology developed by the CloudLinux team which operates in a way similar to container virtualization. The LVE Manager enables you to maintain precise control over your server’s resources, including CPU, IO, memory, inodes, the number of processes and connections that each individual cPanel account can use. Thanks to CloudLinux, you can ensure for your customers the resources they leased without depriving other users from their resources. - MySQL Governor
MySQL is often one of the main problematic areas for hosting companies. Keeping MySQL stable can be tricky, and users sending requests to the base can slow everything down. That’s where MySQL Governor comes in. Its ability to pinpoint problematic users and limit them in real time is unprecedented in the industry as of yet. Offering support for the latest versions of MySQL and MariaDB, CloudLinux is an imperative part of any shared hosting. - CageFS
CageFS is a virtualized file system which isolates every user and makes them invisible to each other within the system. CageFS prevents a great number of attacks, including most attacks performed through privilege escalation. - PHP Selector
Enable your users to select a specific PHP version that they require for their hosting account. PHP Selector provides premium flexibility by offering the users all the popular versions of PHP, which enables them to keep old scripts without the obligation to use newer PHP versions or change the code of their website. You are in charge of managing the PHP versions that are available to the users, as well as all available PHP extensions. - Mod_lsapi
Faster than any other way of serving PHP using an Apache server, while also being compatible with MPM Worker and not requiring configuration. It support PHP settings through .htacess and is completely compatible with PHP Selector. - SecureLinks
A kernel-level technology that prevents all known symlink attacks. This significantly increases the server’s security level and prevents hostile users from creating symbolic links between files.
128 kbps bitrate – is that enough for radio streaming?
If you’re streaming MP3, 128 kbps is more than enough bitrate. If you’re streaming AAC, 64 kbps will be enough for high-quality radio streaming.
How quickly are changes in DNS propagated?
Zone propagation can last for up to 24 hours, depending on the DNS cache of your Internet provider.
How can I manage my domain?
All domain-related options, including management, are at our disposal at the MyDataKnox user portal. You can access the user portal by signing up or logging in.
What kind of support do your provide regarding the VPS service?
MyDataKnox provides support with server configuration and maintenance; however, the applications you install on the server are not included in our support area. You can contact our support team via telephone or by sending an inquiry using your MyDataKnox user control panel. Our technical staff will act in case of hardware issues, and they can also assist you with VPS configuration to a certain degree. However, our support team can’t help you with your software configuration on VPS, such as with ERP, CRM applications and other business applications that are unrelated with the service itself.
What’s the difference between a domain and hosting?
Simply put, a domain is the address of your websites.
Web hosting is a service of placing website on servers that are globally accessible online and which deliver your websites to their visitors.
I’m not sure which reseller plan I should get, can I change it at some point?
Of course! You can quickly and easily upgrade your reseller hosting package at any time. All you have to do is send an inquiry to our support team indicating the package you want. Afterwards, our support team will create an offer for the payment of the price difference between the existing and the new package. Your package will become active upon its payment.
What is included in a web hosting package?
All MyDataKnox web hosting packages include
- an unlimited number of hosted domains
- an unlimited number of e-mail addresses
- a completely free SSL certificate for each website within a hosting package
- a simple installation of WordPress and other popular platforms and content
- a premium cPanel control panel for managing your hosting package
- free technical support 24/7
What are my obligations regarding domain maintenance?
Your only obligation, after the domain has been registered and redirected to nameservers, is to renew it when it expires.
What is web hosting?
Web hosting is a service of placing website on servers that are globally accessible online. In order for your website to display online, its scripts, images and other content must be located on a server which executes your site’s code and serves its content to its visitors.
Can I host game servers on my VPS?
No. MyDataKnox expressly prohibits booting game servers on virtual and dedicated servers.
What’s the difference between a domain and hosting?
Simply put, a domain is the address of your websites.
Web hosting is a service of placing website on servers that are globally accessible online and which serves your websites to their visitors.
What is WHM / reseller hosting management?
All reseller web hosting accounts include two separate control panels:
- a Reseller Web Host Manager (WHM) which enables you to create accounts for your users and manage them
- a cPanel control panel for your users which enables them to easily create and/or manage websites and e-mail.
WHM makes it very simple to manage and create various subaccounts. You will be able to:
- set up cPanel for each user
- limit user SSD storage and/or bandwidth
- change user passwords, and perform many other actions.
Your users will be responsible for setting up their websites and e-mail, as well as managing their accounts, which they can perform using the cPanel control panel.
cPanel will enable them to create and manage their websites and e-mail accounts without your intervention.
Can I change the root/administrator password on my server?
Of course. You can change the password at any time within the server itself or through your MyDataKnox user website for server management.
Do I need an SSL certificate?
You need an SSL certificate in the following cases:
- you have a web shop
- you accept credit/debit card payments (or other forms of payment)
- you provide an online service for which your subscribers pass a sign-up process
- your website requires the entry of user log-in information
- you transfer private data online
- you want to inspire confidence with your visitors and users