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How does URL forwarding (frame forwarding) work in LoopiaDNS?

The URL forwarding (WWW forwarding) feature that you can enable in the LoopiaDNS service is a redirection via frame, and... [...]

What is loopiadns.com and how do you use it to preview your website?

The Loopia loopiadns.com service gives you a temporary preview address (test URL) for a website hosted with Loopia, so you... [...]

What is Loopia Boost and when should you choose it for your website?

Loopia Boost is a high-performance hosting platform similar to our popular UNIX platform. It is the ideal choice if you... [...]

How does the page cache in Loopia Boost work – and when do you clear it?

The page cache (full-page caching) in Loopia Boost stores PHP-generated pages as if they were static files. If pages on... [...]

How does the Redis object cache in Loopia Boost work?

The object cache (Redis) in Loopia Boost is mainly used to cache responses from the database that your website uses.... [...]

How does the code cache (OPcache) in Loopia Boost work?

The code cache (OPcache) in Loopia Boost caches your site’s compiled PHP code, which makes most page loads significantly faster.... [...]

What information for developers do you need to work on a Loopia website?

A developer working on your website hosted at Loopia typically needs FTP (File Transfer Protocol) credentials and database access. Rather... [...]

How do you move your website, email and domain to Loopia from another host?

Moving your website, email address and domain name from another provider to Loopia might sound complicated, but if you follow... [...]

How do you create an SSH user in the Loopia Customer Zone?

To connect using SSH (Secure Shell), you first need to create an SSH user and upload your public key in... [...]

How do you add rewrites on the Loopia Boost platform?

The Loopia Boost platform does not support rewrites via a .htaccess file. Instead, you add rewrites from the Boost Settings... [...]

How do you change PHP settings when you can’t edit php.ini at Loopia?

You cannot edit php.ini directly on your Loopia web hosting account. However, you can override many common PHP settings on... [...]

How do you use SSH to manage your website files at Loopia?

The SSH (Secure Shell) service lets you manage your website files with well-known command-line tools. The home directory in this... [...]

What information about DNSSEC do you need – and how does it protect your domain?

DNSSEC (DNS Security Extensions) secures your domain and protects your users from threats such as DNS cache poisoning. This article... [...]

How do you go about sending emails with ASP.NET from your Loopia website?

Send email from an ASP.NET application using the System.Net.Mail library, with the code examples below for plain-text messages, HTML messages,... [...]

Can you run forum software such as phpBB and SMF on Loopia hosting?

Forum software such as phpBB (bulletin board software) and SMF (Simple Machines Forum) can be installed on Loopia hosting and... [...]

How do you run WordPress on the Loopia Boost platform?

The Loopia Boost platform is optimised to work well with WordPress. Your WordPress site should work automatically after moving to... [...]

How do you create a MySQL database user in the Loopia Customer Zone?

To connect to a MySQL (database) at Loopia you need a database user (login credentials for the database). This guide... [...]

How do you create a MySQL database in the Loopia Customer Zone?

You can create a new MySQL (database) directly from the Loopia Customer Zone without using any external tools. This guide... [...]

How do you import a MySQL database with phpMyAdmin at Loopia?

Import a MySQL (database engine) database on Loopia hosting using phpMyAdmin (web-based MySQL admin) from the Import tab, as shown... [...]

Where are Loopia’s servers and data centres located?

Loopia operates its own data centre in Sweden and uses partner data centres within the EU for selected services. This... [...]

What is the difference between Loopia’s UNIX and Windows hosting?

UNIX (FreeBSD) and Windows are the two operating systems Loopia uses on its customer web servers. The operating system on... [...]

How do you move a WordPress site between domains in one Loopia account?

Move a WordPress site between two domain names within the same Loopia account, for example from blog.example.com to example.com, in... [...]

How do you see which PHP modules are available on Loopia’s servers?

If you have a domain with us configured as Website with Loopia > Unix, you can see which PHP modules... [...]

Does Loopia’s web hosting use Gzip compression to speed up your site?

Gzip (HTTP compression) reduces the size of web responses sent from the server to the browser, improving page load times... [...]

How do you restore your website from a Loopia backup?

If you have installed a plugin that causes issues, deleted something by mistake, or want to roll back your website... [...]

What is a web application firewall (WAF) and how does it protect your site?

A web application firewall (WAF) is a security solution designed to protect web applications such as WordPress and Joomla. It... [...]

Does Loopia’s web hosting support the Python framework Django?

No – Loopia’s web hosting platform doesn’t currently support Django (the Python web framework). Last checked: 2026-09-30. If you’d like... [...]

How do you manage users with sudo on your Loopia VPS?

Sudo (user permissions) is used on a Linux VPS (virtual private server) to secure your SSH access and reduce the... [...]

How do you run Perl scripts as CGI on Loopia’s UNIX web hosting?

You run Perl as a CGI (Common Gateway Interface) script at Loopia by placing the script in the cgi-bin directory... [...]

How do you reset a lost Joomla password in phpMyAdmin at Loopia?

Reset a lost Joomla user password directly in the MySQL database using the phpMyAdmin tool included in the Loopia Customer... [...]

What should you do if there is an intrusion on the page (a hacked website)?

If you see an unfamiliar page when you visit your website, or a warning like the one below, your site... [...]

How do you run Python scripts as CGI on Loopia’s UNIX web hosting?

Running Python as a CGI (Common Gateway Interface) script at Loopia requires a Unix-based hosting account, a specific file layout... [...]

How do you update database connections for WordPress, Joomla or OpenCart?

Update the database connection settings (host, username, password and database name) for products installed with the Loopia One Click Installer,... [...]

How do you use relative paths in scripts and links on Loopia hosting?

Relative paths in scripts and links let you reference files based on the current working directory rather than the full... [...]

How do you upgrade to a newer PHP version at Loopia?

Upgrading PHP at Loopia keeps your website compatible with the latest security patches and performance improvements on our Unix web... [...]

How do you use SSI (Server-Side Includes) on Loopia web hosting?

Server-Side Includes (SSI) let you insert external files into a page, print system variables, and show results from CGI scripts.... [...]

How do you fix an Internal Server Error (HTTP 500) in WordPress?

If your WordPress site is showing an “Internal Server Error” (HTTP 500), something on your site is preventing the web... [...]

Where can ASP programmers find useful links and resources at Loopia?

Links for ASP programmers at Loopia point to external resources for ASP (Active Server Pages) development. Our support does not... [...]

How do you set up the WP Super Cache plugin for WordPress at Loopia?

WP Super Cache is a popular caching plugin (add-on) for WordPress. Its main job is to generate static HTML files... [...]

Why can’t you connect to your Loopia MySQL database from outside?

Connecting to a MySQL database on Loopia hosting from an external location, such as your home computer or a local... [...]

How do you keep your WordPress site secure at Loopia?

WordPress is the world’s most widely used tool for building websites, with thousands of themes (templates) and plugins (add-ons) that... [...]

What are the frequently asked questions about CGI scripts at Loopia?

CGI (Common Gateway Interface) support on Loopia hosting is available on our UNIX servers, where you can run scripts written... [...]

How do I change the database password for my WordPress site?

Changing the MySQL database password for your WordPress site is a good routine security measure, and it is essential after... [...]

What general info about PHP support should you know at Loopia?

PHP scripting is supported on Loopia’s UNIX hosting platform, but our support scope is limited to server-side issues. We do... [...]

What does the Directory Listing Denied error mean – and how do you fix it?

The Directory Listing Denied error appears in your browser when you visit your website and there is no valid index... [...]

How does URL redirection (301/302) work in LoopiaDNS?

The URL redirection (WWW redirection) feature that you can enable in the LoopiaDNS service sends an HTTP 301/302 redirect, and... [...]

How do you change your password in the WordPress dashboard?

Changing your WordPress password is a quick process you can do from your user profile in the WordPress dashboard (admin... [...]

How do you connect to an MSSQL database on Loopia hosting?

Connect to an MSSQL (Microsoft SQL Server) database that you have created with Loopia using SQL Server Management Studio: first... [...]

How do you set up your own PHP error log at Loopia with .htaccess?

You can configure your own PHP error log at Loopia by adding directives to a .htaccess (Apache configuration) file. This... [...]

How do you rewrite URLs in ASP.NET on Loopia’s Windows hosting?

Rewriting URLs in ASP.NET on Loopia hosting lets you produce clean, search-engine-friendly addresses (often called “pretty URLs”) without relying on... [...]

How do you connect PHP to a MySQL database on Loopia web hosting?

Connecting PHP to MySQL on Loopia hosting is done with the mysqli extension and the database credentials shown in the... [...]

How do you use PHP include securely to protect your website?

The most common security issue on a website built with PHP is weaknesses in the use of the include() function... [...]

Why doesn’t an automatic ASP.NET update happen directly on Windows hosting?

When you upload a new ASP.NET text file (for example web.config or an .aspx file) on Loopia’s Windows platform, the... [...]

What version of PHP are you running at Loopia – and how do you change it?

Loopia offers several PHP (Hypertext Preprocessor) versions on our Linux (UNIX) web hosting platform, so you can pick the version... [...]

How do you move your website to Loopia’s latest Windows platform?

Loopia offers a Windows (ASP.NET and classic ASP) web hosting platform for sites that require Microsoft technologies. This guide explains... [...]

How do you write to a text file with ASP on Loopia’s Windows hosting?

Write to a text file on the server from an ASP (Active Server Pages) script on your Loopia Windows hosting... [...]

How do you install PrestaShop on Loopia web hosting?

PrestaShop (e-commerce platform) cannot be installed on Loopia hosting by default because the installation process does not allow the @... [...]

How do you use ImageMagick on Loopia’s UNIX web hosting servers?

ImageMagick is available on Loopia’s newer UNIX servers, together with GhostScript, so you can manipulate images and process PostScript or... [...]

What does “An error occurred during connection to the database” mean?

The error message “An error occurred during connection to the database” on a Loopia-hosted site usually points to a service... [...]

How do you migrate a Joomla site to a new domain on Loopia hosting?

Migrating a Joomla (content management system) site to a new domain on Loopia hosting is straightforward and mainly involves copying... [...]

How do you get your website to appear on the internet and in search engines?

Search engine optimisation (SEO), also known as search engine positioning, is the practice of making a website more visible by... [...]

How do you create custom error pages (such as 404) on Loopia hosting?

Custom error pages on Loopia hosting let you replace the web server’s default error messages (such as the familiar 404... [...]

How do you make mod_rewrite work with relative paths at Loopia?

To make mod_rewrite (Apache URL rewriting module) work correctly with relative paths in a .htaccess file on your Loopia web... [...]

What does the System Resources Exceeded error mean on Windows hosting?

The System Resources Exceeded error message on Loopia Windows hosting (IIS with ASP) is usually caused by using a Microsoft... [...]

Why don’t your CGI scripts work at Loopia – and how do you fix them?

If your CGI (Common Gateway Interface) scripts do not work at Loopia, the most common cause is that the script... [...]

How do you upload files with ASP.NET on Loopia’s Windows hosting?

ASP.NET (Microsoft web framework) provides a built-in FileUpload server control for handling file uploads on Loopia Windows hosting. This guide... [...]

How do you change the admin password in OpenCart on Loopia hosting?

Changing the admin password in OpenCart (e-commerce platform) is done from the Users area in the admin interface. A strong... [...]

Which ASP components are installed on Loopia’s Windows hosting servers?

The following third-party ASP (Active Server Pages) components are installed on Loopia’s Windows hosting servers (IIS), so you can use... [...]

What does the MySQL max_user_connections error mean – and how do you fix it?

The MySQL error max_user_connections (maximum simultaneous user connections) appears when too many simultaneous connections are made to the same database... [...]

How do you create a DSN (ODBC) connection to an Access database at Loopia?

A DSN (Data Source Name) connection is an ODBC (Open Database Connectivity) based connection to your Access database on Loopia... [...]

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