Handbók Stjórnborðs
Lærðu hvernig á að stjórna reikningnum þínum, þjónustu og vefstillingum í gegnum 1984 stjórnborðið.
Handbók stjórnborðs
Lærðu hvernig á að stjórna reikningnum þínum, þjónustu og vefstillingum í gegnum 1984 stjórnborðið.
Having trouble accessing your account? No worries—it happens to everyone. Even the most organized among us occasionally draw a blank when that password field stares back at us.
Resetting your password
If you’ve forgotten your password for the 1984 Hosting Dashboard, follow these simple steps to regain access to your account:
- Use our Password Reset form to reset your password.
- Verify your identity: Enter the email address associated with your 1984 account in the provided field.
- Submit your request: Click the Reset password button to proceed.
- Check your inbox: A password reset email will be sent to your registered email address.
- Complete the process: Open the email and follow the enclosed instructions to create a new secure password
- Access restored: Once your password has been successfully reset, you can sign in to your Dashboard with your new credentials.
Security tips
- Create a strong password using a combination of uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters
- Consider using a password manager to securely store your credentials
- Avoid reusing passwords across multiple services
- Enable two-factor authentication if available for additional account security
For further assistance with account access, contact 1984 Hosting’s customer support team.
Need a hand running your site? Sometimes it takes a village to keep things running smoothly. Grant your trusted team members exactly the access they need—nothing more, nothing less.
Step-by-step delegation process
- Skráðu þig inn á 1984.is
- Veldu “My Services”
- Locate your hosting package and click the gear icon
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Specify Recipient
- In the sharing interface, enter the recipient’s Notandanafn
- This is typically their email address registered with 1984
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Finalize Permissions
- Veldu “Give control to user “
- The system will notify the recipient automatically
About Service control sharing
Service Control Sharing allows you to grant specific privileges to other users, making it ideal for collaborative website management without compromising your account security.
Key benefits
- Maintain Ownership: Retain full control while delegating management tasks
- Professional Collaboration: Create a structured workflow with your team
- Revocable Permissions: Modify or terminate access instantly when needed
Perfect use cases
- Web developers requiring access to modify site files
- Content managers updating website material
- Technical consultants troubleshooting server issues
- Marketing specialists managing email service
Want to see how your site’s performing? Dive into your visitor data to understand traffic patterns, popular pages, and user behavior. Real insights that help you make informed decisions about your web presence.
Hvernig á að nálgast tölfræði
- Innskrá á notandann þinn.
- Veldu “My Services”.
- Veldu Frekari stillingar fyrir viðeigandi hýsingarpakka.
- Veldu Vefþjónn
- Veldu Opna tölfræði
Your data is your business. While we handle the technical heavy lifting with automated backups, sometimes you need your own copy for peace of mind. Download, store, and sleep better knowing you’ve got everything safely tucked away.
Skilja afritun gagnagrunna
Proper database backups are crucial for website security and business continuity. While 1984 Hosting automatically creates daily backups, knowing how to create manual backups gives you additional protection and flexibility when managing your website data.
Sjálfvirkt afritunarkerfi
- Dagleg vernd: 1984 Hosting automatically backs up all databases once every 24 hours.
- Staðsetning: These automatic backups are stored in the öryggisafrit directory on your host server.
- Geymslutími: Automatic backups are typically retained for 7 days (check your specific plan for details).
- Aðgangsaðferð: You can retrieve these backups via FTP or SFTP (see the separate guide on FTP/SFTP usage).
Best practices for database backups
Regular Manual Backups
- Create manual backups before making significant website changes
- Back up before updating your CMS, themes, or plugins
- Establish a regular schedule (weekly/monthly) for manual backups
Örugg geymsla
- Store backups in multiple locations (local computer, cloud storage)
- Encrypt sensitive database backups before storing them
- Test your backups periodically to ensure they can be restored
Backup Naming Convention
Use a consistent naming pattern that includes:
- Website/project name
- gagnagrunnsnafn
- Dagsetning og tími afrits
- Purpose (if applicable, e.g., “pre-update”)
Restoration Testing
- Periodically test restoring your backups to ensure they work
- Document the restoration process for emergency situations
- Consider testing restoration on a staging environment
Creating manual database backups
Step 1: Innskráning to your account
- Smelltu á „Go to Control Panel“ fyrir viðeigandi hýsingarpakka
Step 2: Launch Database Management Tools
- Locate and click the “Webtools” tab at the top
- Find and select “PhpMyAdmin” from the available tools
- This launches the PhpMyAdmin interface in a new browser tab
Step 3: Select Your Database
- In the left column of PhpMyAdmin, you’ll see a list of your databases
- Click on the name of the specific database you wish to back up
Step 4: Export Database
- Click the “Export” tab in the top navigation menu
- Under Export Method, select “Quick”
- Under Format, ensure “SQL” is selected
- SQL format preserves your complete database structure and data
- Click the “Go” button to generate the backup
Step 5: Save Your Backup
- Your browser will prompt you to download the SQL file
- Choose a location on your computer to save the file
- Consider using a descriptive filename that includes the date
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mywebsite_db_20250502.sql
Troubleshooting common issues
Large Database Export Failures
If your database is very large and exports time out:
- In PhpMyAdmin, switch to “Custom” export method
- Enable the “Use compression” option
- Try exporting individual tables if a complete export fails
Character Set Problems
If you see garbled text after restoration:
- Ensure the “Character set of the file” setting matches your database
- Typically, use UTF-8 for modern websites
Permission Issues
If you can’t access PhpMyAdmin:
- Check that your user account has database administration privileges
- Contact 1984 Hosting support if access issues persist
Accessing Older Automatic Backups
To retrieve system-generated backups:
- Connect to your hosting account via FTP/SFTP
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Navigate to the
/backupsdirectory - Look for files named with your database name and date
- Download the desired backup file
More information
For additional assistance, contact 1984 Hosting’s customer support team.
Got multiple domains? Make them work harder. Whether you’re catching typos, running campaigns, or moving to a new address, smart forwarding keeps every visitor heading exactly where they need to go.
Common use cases
Brand Protection
- Secure similar domain spellings to protect your brand
- Redirect common misspellings to your main website
- Capture traffic from alternate domain extensions (.net, .org, etc.)
Marketing Campaigns
- Create memorable campaign-specific domains
- Track traffic from different marketing channels
- Build specialized landing page redirects
Website Migration
- Preserve SEO value when changing domains
- Ensure a seamless transition for existing users
- Maintain backward compatibility with old links
User Experience
- Create easy-to-remember shortcuts for complex URLs
- Direct users to specific pages or sections of your site
- Support regional domains that redirect to appropriate content
Types of redirects
301 Moved Permanently
- Best for: Permanent domain changes
- SEO impact: Flytur mestallt SEO gildi á nýja lénið
- Browser behavior: Browsers cache this redirect
- Use when: You’ve permanently changed your website address
302 - Fært tímabundið
- Best for: Tímabundnar áframsendingar
- SEO impact: Minimal SEO value transfer
- Browser behavior: Not cached long-term
- Use when: Content is temporarily relocated
Ramma-áframsending (Frame Redirect)
- Best for: Maintaining URL appearance while showing different content
- SEO impact: Can cause SEO complications
- Browser behavior: URL stays the same while displaying different content
- Use when: You need to preserve the original URL in the address bar
Frumskilyrði
- Virkur aðgangur hjá 1984 Hosting
- Domain(s) registered and managed through 1984 Hosting
- Clear destination URL where visitors should be redirected
Stillingar skref fyrir skref
- Skráðu þig inn á aðganginn þinn
- Veldu „Go to Control Panel“ fyrir viðeigandi hýsingarpakka
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Veldu ákvörðunarlén
- Finndu lénið sem þú vilt setja upp áframsendingu fyrir
- Veldu Frekari stillingar
- Veldu Áframsending from the dropdown menu
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Veldu tegund áframsendingar
- From the “Forward type” dropdown, select 301 – Fært varanlega
- This is recommended for most permanent redirects
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Enter Destination URL
- In the “Destination” field, enter the complete URL where visitors should be redirected
- Include the protocol (https:// or http://)
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Example:
https://yourdestinationsite.com
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Save Configuration
- Smelltu á Uppfæra button to save your settings
- The system will apply your forwarding rules
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Verify Functionality
- Open a new browser tab or window
- Enter your source domain (the one you configured forwarding for)
- Confirm you are redirected to the correct destination
Advanced configuration options
Path Preservation
- Enable “Keep Path” to maintain subdirectories when redirecting
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Example:
olddomain.com/blog/post1redirects tonewdomain.com/blog/post1
Protocol Selection
- Choose between HTTP and HTTPS for your destination
- HTTPS is recommended for security and SEO benefits
Subdomain Handling
- Configure wildcards to redirect all subdomains
- Create specific rules for individual subdomains
Troubleshooting common issues
Redirect Not Working
- Verify DNS propagation has completed (may take 24-48 hours)
- Confirm your domain’s nameservers are correctly set
- Check that forwarding settings have been properly saved
Redirect Loop
- Ensure you’re not creating a circular redirect pattern
- Verify destination URL is different from the source
SEO Concerns
- Use 301 redirects for permanent moves to preserve SEO value
- Implement redirects at the server level when possible
- Update internal links to point to new destinations
Best Practices
Skjölun
- Keep records of all your domain redirects
- Document the purpose of each redirect for future reference
Regular Audits
- Periodically test your redirects to ensure functionality
- Verify destination URLs remain valid and accessible
Minimizing Redirect Chains
- Avoid creating chains of multiple redirects
- Update old redirects to point directly to final destinations
Need Additional Help?
If you encounter any issues with URL forwarding or have questions about optimizing your domain strategy, contact 1984 Hosting’s customer support team for personalized assistance.