• What is a domain name and how does it work?

    For Internet users, it is very simple: if you want to visit a web page, you just have to enter the name of the website into a browser, and you will instantly arrive at the right place. But whoever takes a first look at what is going on behind the…

  • What is DNS and how does it work?

    Without the Domain Name System, most people would be completely lost on the Internet. The DNS ensures that we arrive at the right place when we enter the name of a website into our browser. It is one of the most important mechanisms of the Internet, and it is not…

  • What is hosting? And what type of hosting do I need?

    If you want a website, you need two things: a domain name and (web) hosting, i.e. webspace to host your website. You upload your website to that space provided by your hosting provider, and then make it accessible to visitors by connecting it to your domain name. In order to…

  • What is a ‘URL’?

    Anyone using a computer uses URLs, i.e. specific addresses to reach pieces of data. A URL can be a web address, but not always. Feeling a bit confused? Do not worry! Before you get to the end of this page, you will know all there is to know about this…

  • DNS Belgium: what is it, and what does it do?

    Anyone who wants to register a domain name can do this very easily via a provider such as Combell: all you have to do is check whether your domain is still available, register it, and you are done! But behind the scenes, many organisations are working hard to satisfy your…

  • How to protect your WordPress website against hacking?

    The tips in this article were provided by Brecht Ryckaert – our resident WordPress expert. The book he published on WordPress security, speaks very well about his years of experience with the popular CMS. Regardless of whether you have your own custom coded website or you are relying on a…

  • Setting up your basic mailbox in the Gmail app

    To set up your Basic mailbox in the Gmail app, follow these steps.  Open your Gmail app. Choose other. Fill in the email address that you want to configure. Choose IMAP. Fill in your password. The Incoming server is imap.mailprotect.be. The Outgoing server is smtp-auth.mailprotect.be. You can pick this yourself….

  • What measures can I take to prevent my site from being hacked?

    Getting hacked can sound terrifying when you heavily rely on your digital business. However, you need to remember to not panic! All you need to do is take care to a reasonable extent to protect your data and your access – i.e. follow the advice below. Combell scans your hosting…

  • How do I delete websites and extra domain names?

    IN THIS ARTICLE:  How to delete a website (subsite) How do I deactivate a website (subsite) How do I delete an (alias) domain name How do I delete a website (subsite) Follow these steps in the control panel:  Go to “My products”> “Web hosting”> “Manage hosting”. In the menu on…

  • How do I delete mailboxes and email addresses?

    Delete a mailbox and email address Follow these steps in the control panel:  Go to “My products”> “E-mail hosting”> Click on “Manage e-mail” next to the domain for which you want to delete a mailbox. Select “Mailboxes” in the menu on the left. Here you will see a list of…

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