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How to set up SMTP email on your MU Online server website
Complete guide to configuring SMTP email on your MU Online server website: what SMTP is and why it's needed (password recovery, account activation, admin notifications), how to choose a sending email address (from your domain vs a free service), what SMTP settings you need from your provider (host, port, security type, credentials), step-by-step configuration for the most common MU server web systems, how to use Gmail and Outlook as free SMTP relays (with the modern app password method), how to test if emails are actually being delivered, why emails go to spam and how to fix it (SPF, DKIM, DMARC records), and common SMTP errors with solutions.
How to host your MU Online server's website
Complete guide to getting your MU Online server's website online: the three hosting options (same VPS as the game / separate shared Linux hosting / local XAMPP or AppServ), how to upload files via FTP with FileZilla step by step, how to install the IonCube Loader in cPanel and in XAMPP, configuring the database connection in the site's config file (SQL Server and MySQL connection strings), setting folder permissions correctly (644 for files, 755 for directories, 777 for writable directories), how to troubleshoot blank pages and IonCube errors, linking the site to the game's player database so rankings and account registration work, and the security rules for the website database connection (dedicated user, never expose SQL port to internet).
Hosting MU Server at Home vs VPS: Pros, Cons and Costs
Compare home hosting and VPS for MU Online servers: hardware requirements, real costs, network configuration, and which option fits each admin profile best.
How to Migrate MU Online Server Between Different Hostings
Complete guide to migrating your MU Online server between VPS or hosting providers, covering SQL Server database backup, configuration files, and a post-migration validation checklist.