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Move a Sitejet website from a subdirectory to the root in cPanel

by Steve Galloway | Aug 16, 2025

Move your website without losing anything

When you have built your Sitejet website in a subdirectory of the public_html folder on a virtual server managed by cPanel, the next stage is to move the website to the root directory of your public_html directory. Developers and novice IT users build websites this way to keep their live site untouched during development of their new content. Now you are ready to go live, it is time to move your Sitejet website to your web server’s root directory — and possibly replace an existing WordPress or other site.

This guide walks you through the process step-by-step, including how to back up your Sitejet website content, avoid common pitfalls, and enjoy a smooth transition.

Click open the headers below to find out how to publish your Sitejet website in your root directory.

Step 1: Backup your Sitejet website first

Before making any changes to your web site location, back up your Sitejet website using Sitejet’s built-in tools first. This is crucial in case something goes wrong during the move.

To back up your Sitejet site:

Log into your Sitejet dashboard.
Navigate to the project you want to back up.
Use the Export or Backup feature to download your site files.
Save the backup locally or to cloud storage.

This ensures you have a full copy of your site, including HTML, CSS, JS, and media files.

Step 2: Prepare your web server's root directory

Your Sitejet site will replace the current contents of the root directory (public_html). If there’s an existing WordPress or other site, you’ll need to:

Backup your existing website using cPanel’s File Manager or your WordPress backup plugin if you use one.
Delete or rename the current index.php or index.html file to avoid conflicts.
Check for hidden files like .htaccess that might affect redirects or permissions.

You could rename a file like index.php or index.html to “index-old.php” or “index-old.html”. This way you can always the change the file name back to its original name to restore the file if you need to. Also, when checking for hidden files, it is a good idea to edit File Manager settings to “hide” files again. System files that have global significance to your web site are often hidden to prevent accidental delation during daily management.

Step 3: Move Sitejet files to your root directory

Understand Sitejet’s File Structure and Editing Model

When you publish a Sitejet website to a subdirectory (e.g., public_html/sitejet), Sitejet manages your website files there and allows you to edit content using Sitejet builder.

You could manually move your Sitejet files to the root (public_html) directory. If you do this, however, The pages will be rendered as static pages. When this happens, Sitejet will no longer recognize or manage those pages. There are some reasons why you might want to do this. However, it is likely that you would want to continue to edit and develop your website. Therefore, you can move the website to root and continue to edit it by changing the “publish path” in Sitejet Builder.

Change the Publish Path in Sitejet

In case you have not completed Step 2 above, be sure that you have done these things if you have an existing web site in root first:

Back up any existing site (e.g., WordPress) using cPanel File Manger > Backup or a WordPress plugin.
Remove or rename conflicting files like index.php, index.html, or .htaccess.
Ensure the root directory is clean to avoid file conflicts.

This helps Sitejet publish cleanly and ensures your domain loads the correct content.

After making sure you have backed up any existing website in your root directory, this is how to relocate your website to your web server’s root directory so that you can continue to edit the website with Sitejet:

Log into Sitejet and open your project.
Go to Project Settings > Publishing.
Change the publish path from /sitejet (or your current subdirectory) to /public_html or simply / depending on how Sitejet references the root.
Save the changes
Publish the website.

This way, Sitejet will deploy your website directly to the root directory, replacing any existing content there.

Step 4: Test and Confirm

Once you have published your web site to its new location in Sitejet Builder:

Visit your domain (e.g., yourdomain.com) to confirm the Sitejet site is live.
Log into Sitejet and verify you can still edit the site.
Check for broken links or missing assets — especially if your site previously referenced the subdirectory.

Final notes:

Do not manually move files from the subdirectory to the root if you want to keep editing access.
Always use Sitejet’s publishing tools to relocate the site
If you’re unsure about the correct publish path, Sitejet support can help confirm it based on your server setup.

About ComStat.uk: Internet Service Provider Comstat provides IT support, web hosting, and media services including website design, Microsoft 365 setup, and audio/video production, serving businesses across Denbighshire, North Wales and Wirral from Ruthin, and Lancashire and the Northwest from Bolton.

Create a Microsoft 365 Exchange Online connector

by Steve Galloway | Aug 15, 2025

Configuring Microsoft 365 Connector for Web Server Email Relay

Use this summary to successfully configure a Microsoft 365 Exchange Online connector to relay email from a cPanel web server.

Some web server applications might not be equipped to connect to Microsoft 365 to relay email from your web server If you use Multifactor Authentication (MFA) to login to your email and 365 services.

Instead, an Exchange Online connector recognizes your web server as a legitimate mail server within your Micrsosoft 365 email environment. This means that a properly configured Exchange online connector relays email via Microsoft 365 to recipients without having to deal with MFA.

This article shows you how to configure an Exchange Online connector in Microsoft 365 to accept incoming traffic from your web server on port 25 using TLS. This assumes that your web server application, such as Clientexec, is:

properly configured to send email using SMTP on port 25.
your web server’s email routing configuration is established for “remote mailer”.
your web server uses a static IP address
- in our default web server congiuration, you will need to contact us to arrange an IP address, which is subject to annually renewable cost.

Click open the headers below to find out more about how you can properly configure your Microsoft Exchange connector on your server.

1. Verify proper admin privileges in 365

Before you create an Exchange online connector, make sure your Microsoft 365 admin account has the correct permissions, even if you are already a Global Administrator:

Go to Microsoft 365 Admin Center > Roles > Admin Roles
Assign your account, or the user you want to authorize to <Organization Management> if not already enabled

To add your user account to Organization Management role, click open Organization Management and add your user account. If you belong to a group, you can add that group to this role too.

This role is required to access and configure TLS settings in connectors. Without this role, TLS options may be hidden even in the new Exchange Admin Center.

2. Access the New Exchange Admin Center

Use the Microsoft 365’s modern interface to create and edit an Exchange Online connector:

Go to URL: https://admin.exchange.microsoft.com
Navigate to Mail Flow > Connectors

Note: be sure you are logged in to the new Exchange Admin Center. The legacy admin center will not support the options you need. Log into the new Exchange admin centre for managing roles and mailflow > connectors. You can tell by checking that the path in your browser navigation bar includes the link above.

3. Create a New Connector

Use these settings:

From: Partner organization
To: Microsoft 365
Purpose: Accept email from your web server

Important configuration steps:

Connector Type: Must be set to Partner (not Internal)
Sender IP Address: Add your web server’s public IP address
TLS settings:
- Require TLS: Must be checked
- Require that the subject name of the certificate matches this domain name: Must be checked
- the domain name you enter must also be registered in your Microsoft 365 tenancy.

If you do not see these TLS preferences, you either have insufficient privileges, or you have chosen the wrong type of connector

The last preference enforces certificate validation during an SMTP handshake

4. Testing the Connector from the Web Server

Verify DNS and SMTP Connectivity

On your web server, use teh Linux “dig command to confirm mailflow routing using SSH or cPanel’s terminal. This demonstrates that by showing a Microsoft IP address in output, the outgoing message is not intercepted by Exim or other processes on your web server.

# Check MX records
dig “yourdomainname.com” MX

Use openSSL to confirm TLS handshake with SMTP server with SSH or terminal. You may need to llok up your mailhost in 365. Usually it looks like “yourdomainname-com” rather than “yourdomainname.com”

openssl s_client -starttls smtp -connect “yourmailhost”.mail.protection.outlook.com:25

Send a test email via PHP using a script like:

$to = “insert valid 365 email address”;
$subject = “Test Email from Web Server”;
$message = “This is a test message.”;
$headers = “From: insert email address”;

if (mail($to, $subject, $message, $headers)) {
echo “Email sent successfully.”;
} else {
echo “Email sending failed.”;
}

Use different From: and To: addresses to avoid spoofing or loopback issues. Also, this can be saved as a script, uploaded to public_html on your web server, and run via a browser by pointing yout browser to the php file you have saved. Delete the file after testing.

5. Verify Connector Status with PowerShell

.Use Windows PowerShell 5.1 with the Exchange Online Management Module. Powershell 7.x does not currently carry the inventory of commandlets used for Exchange Online that v5.1 supports. If you are not familiar with Powershell, find help on checking and enabling “ExecutionPolicy” to enable scripts to run. Also, you may need to install a module called Connect-ExchangeOnline.

# Connect with MFA
Connect-ExchangeOnline -UserPrincipalName youradmin@yourdomain.com
# List connectors
Get-InboundConnector | Format-Table Name, ConnectorType, Enabled, RequireTLS, TlsSenderCertificateName
# Detailed view
Get-InboundConnector -Identity “YourConnectorName” | FL Name, ConnectorType, Enabled, RequireTLS, TlsSenderCertificateName, SenderDomains

6. Understand Sent Items Behavior

Emails sent via the connector:

Do not appear in Sent Items of the mailbox listed in the From: field
Are treated as externally relayed messages, not user-initiated

Summary

Microsoft 365 connectors are powerful but require

properly configured 365 admin roles
TLS enforcement
Correct connector type and IP configuration
Careful testing from the sending server

Email Management in cPanel: Save Space, Cut Costs, and Go Green

by Steve Galloway | Aug 13, 2025

Introduction

Managing your ageing email is about more than keeping your inbox tidy — it is also about saving money and reducing your environmental impact. With a few simple habits and smart settings, you can keep your email system running smoothly while helping datacenters use less energy.

Click open the headers below to find out how you and your staff can control email storage at a user level.

Why Email Storage Matters

Every email stored on a server uses energy. Whether it is a short message or a large attachment, it takes power to keep that data alive. Multiply that by millions of users, and the energy cost becomes significant.

Storage means power consumption

Datacenters consume a growing share of global electricity use. For instance, according to a 2024 report by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), US datacenters are expected to reach up to 12% of the national power supply by 2028 in the United States. Datacenter power consumptions is predicted to increase similarly in developed nations.

Best Practices for Managing Mailboxes

To keep your email system efficient, you and your staff can follow these tips:

Set sensible quotas: Assign mailbox limits between 500MB and 2GB for regular users. Heavy users may need more, but limits help prevent overload.
Monitor usage: Use cPanel’s “Disk Usage” tool to track mailbox sizes and spot accounts that need cleanup.
Clean regularly: Delete old messages, empty spam and trash folders, and remove large attachments.
Use filters and forwarders: Set up rules to manage incoming mail and forward messages to reduce clutter.
Send links: sending links to files in OneDrive, Dropbox, and Google Drive avoids file duplication, reduces mailbox size, and relieves network congestion.

User-level vs organizational level management

These tips above are aimed at user level management. GDPR-compliant businesses use archiving and “rules-based” policies to control email storage. Also, GDPR-compliant businesses exercise controls to prevent indiscriminate or malicious email deletion. So, even if you are a small organization, you should have a written policy to set out management procedures.

Email archiving

Microsoft 365 excels at archiving an rules-based managment and it is the email service of choice for “mailflow”, archving, and advanced functions like litigation locks. cPanel web servers can still achieve good housekeeping results. Admins can manage email accounts centrally. Also, users can:

Manually move old emails to archive folders.
Use an email client like Outlook or Thunderbird to automate archiving.
Admins and ComStat.uk can provide custom scripts or cron jobs to archive or delete old emails based on age.

If you are a cPanel web server admin, you can refer to this article for more information about your cPanel email service.

Small Habits, Big Impact

Individual users can make a real difference by:

Unsubscribing from unwanted newsletters and mailing lists.
Monitoring spam and deleting it promptly.
Avoiding digital hoarding—don’t keep every email forever.

Regular attention like this reduce the load on servers, cuts energy use, and helps data centers operate more sustainably.

Summary

Managing email storage is more than just good housekeeping — it is a step toward better performance, lower costs, and a greener internet. In reality, cleaning up your email might not save that much energy. However, if you left all your snail mail on the kitchen table for 15 or 20 years, you would have a mess to sort out. By setting limits, cleaning mailboxes regularly, and adopting smart habits, you can do your part to keep your inbox—and the planet—healthy.

Schedule your social media posts with Social Bee

by Steve Galloway | Aug 12, 2025

Automate your social media management

Social Bee, available via your web server’s cPanel dashboard, helps you post your social messages at scale across platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, YouTube and more to save save time and improve your brand’s online presence.

Click open the headers below to find out more about how you can reduce overheads with Social Bee to schedule and post your content across multiple platforms.

What Is Social Bee?

Social Bee is a social media management tool. It lets you schedule posts, manage content, and track performance—all from one place. If your business uses Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, or Instagram, Social Bee helps you stay active without logging into each site to manually organise posts.

You do not need to be tech-savvy to use tools like this. Social Bee works directly from your cPanel dashboard. That means no extra software, no complicated setup, and no need for IT support. Instead, you can manage social media messaging with Social Bee to automate posts on social platforms like:

Facebook
Instagram
Threads
X
LinkedIn
Pinterest
TikTok
YouTube
Google Business Profile
Bluesky

Why Use Social Bee?

Social Bee is available as a standalone subscription. However, by integrating the platform through your cPanel web hosting portal, you can:

Share content on multiple networks at once
Schedule posts in advance
Re-use “evergreen” posts to keep your feed fresh
See what works and improve your strategy with analytics

These features help you maintain a consistent online presence. This is important for building trust and attracting customers.

Easy Access via cPanel

Social Bee is already available through your web server’s cPanel dashboard, which is the control panel you use to manage your web hosting. Navigate to <Domains>, click on Social Media Management, and set up your account. After setting up your Social Bee account, log in to your server’s cPanel dashboard, navigate to <Domains>, click on Social Media Management, and start posting.

Social Bee is integrated with your cPanel web server dashboard.

Summary

Social Bee is a smart choice for busy business owners. It saves time, boosts your social media reach, and improves your content quality. Best of all, it is easy to use—even if you are not an IT expert.

Ready to simplify your social media? Try Social Bee today through your cPanel dashboard.

2025 Email Security Guide for Business Owners: Avoiding Scams and Attacks

by Steve Galloway | Aug 8, 2025

The Hidden Dangers of Business Email in 2025

Email remains a vital tool for business communication. But in 2025, it’s also a growing target for cybercriminals. From phishing scams to AI-powered fraud, threats are evolving fast. Let’s explore what business users need to watch out for—and how to stay safe.

Click on the headers below to find out more about email Inbox threats. Click on inmages to view at full-sized resolution.

Phishing Scams: Smarter, Sharper, and More Targeted

Phishing is no longer about mass emails with poor grammar. Today’s scams are precise and convincing. Attackers use generative AI to craft messages that mimic real people and companies according to Threatlabz. These emails often target HR, finance, and payroll teams—where sensitive data and money flow.

The only way to tell that this evidently legitimate email from Microsoft is a hoax was to hover over the “verify payment information” link to see that the link was not a valid Microsoft end point.

Key tactics include:

Voice phishing (vishing): Scammers impersonate IT support over the phone.
CAPTCHA-protected phishing sites: These look legitimate and bypass basic security.
Crypto wallet scams: Fake alerts trick users into giving up credentials.

Threatlabz goes on to say that even education sectors are under attack, with phishing up 224% in 2024. The goal? Steal data, money, or access to systems.

AI-Powered Fraud: A New Era of Deception

AI is changing the game. It helps scammers build fake websites, clone voices, and create deepfake videos [2]. These tools make fraud faster and harder to detect.

Common scams include:

• Fake job offers: AI-generated listings lure applicants into sharing personal info.
• E-commerce fraud: Entire storefronts are built with fake reviews and products.
• Tech support scams: Attackers pose as IT staff to gain remote access.

Microsoft reports that AI tools are being used to scan the web for company data. This helps attackers create highly personalized lures.

Summary

Customizing folder colours is a great way to help you and others find content easily, especially in large folder lists. Remember, you can also “favourite” a folder to help find your content faster.

Changing a folder’s colour in OneDrive will only be visible to you.

Changing a folder’s colour in Sharepoint will be visible to users who you share it to.

Since Teams stores folders and files in Sharepoint, Teams administrators can change folder colours by opening a Teams’ file library using <View in Sharepoint>.

Lastly, Sharepoint’s broader capabilities means that advanced users can automate folder properties including folder colours.

Business Email Compromise (BEC): The Silent Threat

BEC attacks are rising. These scams involve impersonating executives to request wire transfers or sensitive data according to Socium. AI helps attackers mimic writing styles and internal workflows.

Watch out for:

Lookalike domains: Slight changes in email addresses trick employees.
Predictive phishing: AI analyzes past emails to time attacks perfectly.
Urgent requests: Messages often pressure staff to act fast without thinking.

BEC is costly and hard to detect. It’s one of the most damaging threats facing businesses today.

How to Stay Protected

Cyber threats are evolving, but so are defenses. Here’s how to stay ahead:

Use multi-factor authentication (MFA) across all platforms.
Train employees regularly with phishing simulations.
Deploy AI-powered email filters to catch suspicious content.
Secure mobile devices against smishing and app-based attacks.
Consider enhanced security like Conditional Access, which limits access to approved devices.

Zero Trust principles and advanced threat detection tools are key. They help limit damage even if an account is compromised.

Summary

Email threats in 2025 are smarter and more dangerous than ever. AI is helping attackers craft believable scams that bypass traditional defenses. But with awareness, training, and the right tools, businesses can fight back.

It is difficult to explain the catastrophinc effect that a professional hack on a business has. Even with resources that companies like Marks & Spencer have, a well executed hack brings enormous costs and losses to bear. Worryingly, high profile hacks are only the tip of the iceberg – small business statistically bear the brunt of hacks than any other business class. Nor is it business that any IT professional wants to have to take one. Usually, this is because it was avoisdable in the first place. Talk to us first.

About ComStat.uk: Internet Service Provider Comstat provides IT support, web hosting, and media services including web design, Microsoft 365 setup, and audio/video production, serving businesses across Denbighshire, North Wales and Wirral from Ruthin, and Lancashire and the Northwest from Bolton.

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