All posts by Steve N
Thunderbird – Adding your email address
Adding your email to Mozilla Thunderbird Adding your email account to Mozilla Thunderbird allows you to manage your emails all in one place. This guide walks you through the steps to get started using Thunderbird for your emails. What you require: Before you begin, make sure you have: Your full…
How to Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) on Your Account
Two-factor authentication (2FA) adds a second layer of protection to your account by requiring a time-based code from an authenticator app in addition to your password. This guide walks through enabling 2FA from your account portal. Step 1: Open Security Settings From your my.cloudabove.com account dashboard, open the account menu…
Password Management Approaches: A Practical Guide
Passwords remain the most common way to protect accounts, but choosing and managing them well makes the difference between strong security and easily compromised accounts. This guide outlines practical approaches to password management for both individuals and teams. Why Password Management Matters Weak or reused passwords are one of the…
Managing Client Portal User Permissions
Your client portal supports multiple users under a single account. This means you can invite colleagues, team members, or contractors to access your account with their own login, without sharing your password. Each person can be given exactly the right level of access for their role, and that access can…
Installing Docker via the command line on a Scout server
Step-by-step guide to installing Docker CE via the CLI on a CentOS/RHEL 8 Scout server, allowing a site user to manage Docker with sudo, and proxying a Scout site to a Docker container.
Installing Node.js on a Scout server
Step-by-step guide to installing Node.js on a Scout-managed server using the Application drop-down.
Set Up Email Forwarding in Microsoft 365 (Admin Portal)
📧 Set Up Email Forwarding in Microsoft 365 (Admin Portal) 🔑 Prerequisites Admin access to Microsoft 365 Admin Center An existing user mailbox to forward from A valid destination email address 🧠Method 1: Forward Mail from a User Mailbox (Most Common) 1. Sign in to Admin Portal Go to:…
Resetting a User’s Password (Microsoft 365)
How to reset a password and help your team member sign back in When Would You Need to Do This? If someone on your team has forgotten their password, been locked out of their account, or you suspect their account may have been compromised, you will need to reset their…
Adding a New Employee (Microsoft 365)
Creating a Microsoft 365 account for a new team member Before You Start When a new person joins your team, you will need to create a Microsoft 365 account for them. This gives them an email address, access to Teams, OneDrive, and all the apps included in your Microsoft 365…
Offboarding a Leaver Safely (Microsoft 365)
What to do when someone leaves your business Why This Matters When someone leaves your company, it is critical to handle their Microsoft 365 account properly. A forgotten account is a security risk and could also mean you are paying for a licence nobody is using. This guide walks you…