Are there limitations regarding the number of e-mail messages I can send?
There are no limitations, but using the Exchange service as a newsletter system is not allowed.
What is an SSL certificate used for?
SSL certificates are used for protecting the data between the visitor and the server where the website is located. This means that SSL certificates enable safe online credit/debit card payments, protect the domain and company location information.
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.
I’m using Outlook with a POP3/IMAP account; how would I benefit from Hosted Exchange?
Microsoft Outlook linked to POP3/IMAP enables every user to manage their personal information (messages, maps, contacts, notes, tasks, calendars, rules and notifications), but doesn’t allow sharing them with anyone nor synchronization with other user devices. MyDataKnox Hosted Exchange business e-mail enables you to share all that information within a group of users, which enables you to respond to requests more quickly, to find files and e-mail messages momentarily and to improve communication with your employees, clients and suppliers. It also enables every user to access their data using any kind of Internet connection, thus keeping your team connected no matter where they are.
Registering a .ru domain
There are no limitations regarding the lease of a .ru domain, however, if the registrant or administrator is an organisation or company located in Russia, they must enter their tax identification number (10 digits), the company registration number (9 digits) and the registrant’s name.
Private persons must enter their date of birth, passport number, the passport-issuing entity and the date of its issue.
You can enter all the above-mentioned information on our website upon ordering an .ru domain.
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
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)
Do I need web hosting or reseller hosting?
If you require multiple hosting accounts with separate cPanel access and want to be able to create cPanel hosting accounts by yourself, reseller hosting is the right choice.
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.
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.
What are the benefits of MyDataKnox VPS hosting?
If you require a specifically configured server or your websites have a large number of visitors, then VPS is the right solution for you. VPS can be completely adapted to meet your needs and provide you with a lot more control over your hosting environment than a web hosting service. On the other hand, if your require an installation of a special software such as CRM, ERP or similar systems, VPS provides you complete freedom of installation and configuration of such applications.
Types of SSL certificates
There are three types of SSL certificates, differing in the level of protection they provide and the way they are displayed in the browser.
- DV (domain validation) – SSL certificate that protects the domain and its owner. It’s displayed in the form of a padlock + https://name.domain
- OV (organization validation) – SSL certificate that verifies and protects company data. It’s displayed in the form of a padlock + https://name.domain
- EV (extended validation) – SSL certificate that provides maximum protection. It’s displayed in the browser as a long green bar containing the company name.
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.
My first domain is free (how, where, what do I need to do…)
A free .hr domain can be registered by all legal entities (companies associations, political parties and other Croatian-based organisations) and natural persons performing a registered business activity (tradesmen, medical doctors, attorneys, artists, etc.).
The process of registering a free .hr domain is very simple and performed through Carnet.
All you have to do is go to https://domene.hr/portal/register/info-free-hr, click “Register” and follow a few short steps.
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.
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 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 is the maximum size of an e-mail message that I can send and receive?
You can receive and send e-mail messages of up to 50 MB in size.
Can I host game servers on my dedicated server?
No. MyDataKnox expressly prohibits booting game servers on virtual and dedicated servers.
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
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.
Who can use and manage VPS?
VPS management requires basic server administrator knowledge. You’ll need it to administrate the operating system you’ll install (Linux or Windows) and configure the applications. If you require VPS, but feel that you lack the technical skills needed to manage a server, we recommend that you take a look at our Premium support service.
How is the Hosted Exchange service paid for?
The service is paid for on a monthly basis, and the amount depends solely on the number of e-mail accounts you create and the size of leased space.
How is radio hosting paid for – on a monthly/yearly basis?
Radio hosting is paid for exclusively on a yearly basis.
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.
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.
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 domain names are available?
A domain name is arbitrary and you can use any name you prefer, as long as a domain with that name hasn’t already been registered. You can check the availability of your preferred domain here.
What is bare-metal restore?
Bare-metal restore is a quicker recovery process where all data is recovered, instead of recovering file after individual file. This function enables you to recover the integral backup copy of the server. Thanks to this kind of data recovery, it’ll be easy to restore the complete copy of the server, including:
- partitions
- the operating system
- installed application
- server settings
- drivers, etc.
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”.
Does the premium support service include the configuration of a cPanel VPS/dedicated server?
Yes. The premium support service includes the installation and configuration of the cPanel and CentOS Web Panel control panels.
What are the limitations of a DNS hosting service?
The only limitation to our DNS hosting service is that each zone can hold up to 30 records.
What’s the difference between a web hosting e-mail and Microsoft Hosted Exchange e-mail?
A web hosting e-mail is linked to your web hosting package and enables you standard e-mail management options (POP3/IMAP). Microsoft Hosted Exchange includes full e-mail control with additional benefits, such as integration with Microsoft Outlook and push service for mobile phones in order to ensure that your data is synchronized and updated for all employees.
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 are the advantages of cPanel?
cPanel builds on WHM, and, unlike WHM which is designed for the administration of the server and all its accounts, cPanel is a control panel for the end user, i.e. a centre for managing individual hosting accounts.
Some basic benefits of cPanel are:
- simple installation of hundreds of different scripts and web applications, such as WordPress, Joomla, various forums, project management systems, etc.
- quick e-mail account management and access to an e-mail interface
- creation of an FTP account for the purpose of accessing server files
- autonomous creation of a backup copy with just a few clicks
- easy addition of new domains and creation of subdomains
- assignment of a completely free SSL certificate to each domain
- an overview of detailed statistical information regarding the number of views of hosted websites
- user-friendly management of DNS zones within user accounts
- mobile display of the cPanel interface enables account access and management from any part of the world
- selection of the preferred PHP version separately for each domain
- automated installation of popular CMS systems in just a few clicks
- management of SQL databases and users.
How can I check how many users I have on a cPanel server?
In order to check the number of users on your cPanel server, all you need to do is log in to WHM on the server and click on “List accounts”. The page that will open will display all the users on that server and their total number.
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 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.
What is the network speed on dedicated servers?
All are server are equipped with a 1 Gbps port
What is reseller web hosting?
Reseller web hosting enables you to set up your own web hosting business under your own name. When you apply for a reseller hosting account, you lease a certain amount of SSD disk space and monthly traffic which you can then distribute among your users. You can choose your own account limitations, as well as the price you’ll set for your clients.
What’s the difference between web hosting and a VPS/dedicated server?
From the perspective of the end user, the main difference between web hosting and a VPS/dedicated server is the fact that a web hosting service is designed and optimised solely for the purpose of serving websites within a leased hosting package and comes with certain limitations regarding options such as installing your own applications, whereas a VPS server, as well as a dedicated server, is configurable and can be used for a variety of things, such as installing your own business solutions (CRM and ERP systems, cash register systems, etc.).
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.
Which operating systems are available with VPS?
When you order VPS, you can select your preferred operating system (Linux or Windows). You can see the entire list of available operating systems on our website.
Why do I need web hosting?
In order for your domain to display content, the content (web pages, images, etc.) must be located on a server which executed your website’s code and serves its contents.
MyDataKnox web hosting service gives you access to that kind of server.
How can I sell hosting under my own brand?
Every reseller hosting package enables you to add your own branding elements (logo, contact information, your own nameserver domains). In fact, your users never even need to know that you’re a MyDataKnox user. You can contact our customer support for any help with branding you might need. We’ll be glad to help.
How can I order the Veeam Cloud Connect Backup service?
You can order the Veeam Cloud Connect Backup service here. You’ll select the size of your cloud backup storage space and the number of servers you wish to backup.
Can I change the operating system on VPS, and how?
You can change the operating system of your VPS at any time through your MyDataKnox user website for server management. Bear in mind that you can install any operating system on a Windows VPS server, whereas there is no option of installing a Windows Server operating system on a Linux VPS server.
How do I manage my VPS?
Depending on the selected operating system, you can manage VPS setting using the Remote Desktop (Windows) or SSH (Linux). You can also install a web hosting control system, such as cPanel or CentOS Web Panel. You can access basic options, such as starting, restarting, stopping, selecting an IP address, server name etc. through the MyDataKnox user site.
What kind of software can I install on my server?
MyDataKnox doesn’t pose any limitations regarding the type of software you use on your server, as long as the software in question complies with our Terms of Service.
What is Hosted Exchange?
Hosted Exchange is a cloud platform which provides you with a reliable e-mail service, along with a significant cost reduction, since there are no initial investments in server infrastructure and licenses, and the monthly fee is completely transparent and defined by the number of open e-mail accounts. Exchange offers several possibilities for increasing productivity: from simple access using any device to automatic message, calendar, contact and map synchronization with high-level security and performance.