Blog & News

Blog & News

Latest updates, feature announcements, and security news from Panelica.

Security

Fail2Ban Setup Guide: Protect SSH, Nginx, and WordPress from Brute Force

Install and configure Fail2Ban to automatically block brute-force attacks on SSH, Nginx, WordPress, and other services. Complete filter and jail setup guide.

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Cloudflare Tunnel Setup: Expose Self-Hosted Apps Without Port Forwarding

Set up Cloudflare Tunnel to securely expose local services to the internet. No open ports, no public IP needed. Step-by-step guide with Docker and systemd examples.

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Cloudflare Cache Setup and Performance Optimization: The Definitive Guide

Master Cloudflare caching with cache rules, page rules, and performance settings. Reduce server load by 70%, cut TTFB, and serve your site from 330+ edge locations.

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Cloudflare Email DNS Setup: SPF, DKIM, and DMARC Made Simple

Configure SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records in Cloudflare step by step. Meet Gmail and Outlook requirements with proper email authentication DNS records.

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Cloudflare Proxy: Orange Cloud vs Grey Cloud — When to Use Each

Understand the difference between Cloudflare proxied (orange cloud) and DNS-only (grey cloud) modes. Learn which services need proxy off and why.

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Cloudflare SSL Modes Explained: Off vs Flexible vs Full vs Full Strict

Understand the four Cloudflare SSL/TLS encryption modes with visual diagrams. Learn which mode to use and why Full (Strict) is the only secure choice.

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Cloudflare Error 522 and 521: What They Mean and How to Fix Them

Troubleshoot Cloudflare Error 522 (Connection Timed Out) and 521 (Web Server Down). Step-by-step diagnosis with real commands and permanent fixes.

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WordPress Cloudflare Setup: The Complete 2026 Guide to Speed and Security

Step-by-step guide to configuring Cloudflare for WordPress. Fix redirect loops, optimize caching, configure SSL, and boost performance with proven settings.

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How to Fix ERR_TOO_MANY_REDIRECTS with Cloudflare: Complete Guide

Fix the infinite redirect loop caused by Cloudflare SSL settings. Step-by-step guide covering Flexible vs Full SSL, WordPress fixes, and Nginx configuration.

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Cloudflare IP Ranges Whitelist: Complete 2026 Setup Guide for Nginx, Apache & Firewalls

Learn how to whitelist all Cloudflare IP ranges on your server with step-by-step examples for Nginx, Apache, nftables, and UFW. Updated for 2026 with the latest IPv4 and IPv6 CIDR blocks.

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Server Panel Performance Benchmark 2026: Panelica vs cPanel vs Plesk vs DirectAdmin

Comprehensive performance benchmark comparing Panelica, cPanel, Plesk, DirectAdmin, HestiaCP, and CloudPanel. Real measurements: 191 MB panel RAM, 17 ms API response, 78 ms login, 2 ms WordPress TTFB, 5-second startup, 2.5-minute installation. 11 benchmark categories with 103 data points.

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Top 10 Best Server Management Panels in 2026

Comprehensive comparison of the best server management panels in 2026: Panelica, cPanel, Plesk, DirectAdmin, CyberPanel, HestiaCP, CloudPanel, Webmin, ISPConfig, and aaPanel. Evaluated on features, security, performance, pricing, and modern architecture.

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