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Please explain the Basics of Web Hosting

This is aimed at the ‘newbie’ and will try and simplify the basics of website hosting. Often people starting out on the journey of taking their business online are inundated with terminology and expressions that are foreign to them. Added to this there seems to be a lack of courage to actually ask questions, usually as everyone else around them seems to be ‘in the know’. Access to the internet and website hosting are supplied by an authorised Internet Service Provider (ISP). The ISP provides the gateway for your pc, or mobile device, to access the worldwide web (WWW) via a variety of methods that can ‘dial in’ to an exchange that provides access to data. NOTE: Always use an ISP that is registered with the ISPA (In […]

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How To Renew An SSL Certificate

This guide will show you how to renew an SSL certificate through Domains.co.za. An SSL certificate secures your website and protects visitor data. SSL certificates typically expire after one or two years, so it’s crucial to renew yours before the expiry date to maintain security and trust. Domains.co.za makes renewing your SSL certificate easy so your website remains protected without interruption. How to Renew An SSL CertificateHow to Select Renewal Date for SSL CertificateHow to Complete DCV VerificationHow to Complete Renewal for SSL CertificateHow to Install a Free SSL CertificateAdditional InformationWhen to Renew an SSL CertificateHow to Setup Free SSL Certificate RenewalGeneral SSL Certificate Information How to Ren […]

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How To Create Addon Domain In cPanel

Creating Addon Domains provides flexibility, efficiency, and cost savings by allowing you to manage multiple websites under a single hosting account. This feature is especially useful for individuals, businesses, and web professionals who need to streamline their web management. In this tutorial, we will cover how to create an Addon Domain in cPanel, available to users with Domains.co.za cPanel Hosting plans. This guide assumes you have cPanel access and are already logged in. Creating Addon Domains in cPanelLogin to cPanel DashboardDirect Your Addon Domain FilesAdditional InformationBenefits of Addon Domains Creating Addon Domains in cPanel Login to cPanel Dashboard 1. Login to your Domains.co.za account.   2. Fro […]

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Managing Files in WS FTP

This tutorial assumes you already have WS_FTP running on your computer and are connected to a remote server. Now let’s learn how to manage files and folders in WS_FTP. 1. Click New Folder. 2. Enter a Name for the new folder. That’s it! The new folder has been created and can be seen here. 3. Now let’s Rename the folder. Select the folder. 4. Click Rename. 5. Then enter the New Name of the folder. The folder has been renamed. 6. Now let’s delete the folder. Select the folder name, then click Delete. That’s it! The folder has been deleted. Now let’s learn how to change file permissions. 7. Right click the file changelog.txt. 8. Right click and at the bottom of the menu, choose Properties. 9. Now let’s change some of the permi […]

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Inserting Fields into Database Tables with phpMyAdmin

This tutorial assumes you’ve already logged in to phpMyAdmin Now let’s learn how to Insert Fields into database tables 1. Select the Details table on the left 2. In this case, let’s choose to add an Address field AFTER the Name field 3. Select the Type of filed – as an address can be a combination i.e alpha-numeric, select VARCHAR 4. Enter the Length/Value maximum number of characters that you want to allow for this field. 5. Click Save when finished That’s it! Our Details table now has a new Address field This is the end of the tutorial. You now know how to add fields in a table using phpMyAdmin […]

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How To Install Dotclear From Softaculous

This guide explains the process of how to install Dotclear using Softaculous via the cPanel dashboard. This service is available to users on the Domains.co.za cPanel Web Hosting plans. Dotclear, a popular open-source blogging platform, is readily accessible through Softaculous, streamlining the installation process for users. Using Softaculous to install Dotclear provides a straightforward and efficient method for setting up your blog or website, particularly beneficial for those who are uncomfortable with manual installation. Please ensure you are logged into cPanel to follow along with the tutorial. How to Install Dotclear from SoftaculousDotclear Custom InstallationDotclear Quick InstallationAfter a Dotclear InstallationA […]

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How to Park a Domain in cPanel

This demo assumes you’ve already logged in to cPanel Now let’s learn how to park a domain 1. Click the Parked Domains icon under the Domains section. Domain parking is useful when you have additional domain names that you want people to be able to use to get to your website. 2. Enter the new domain you want to park here, then click Add Domain That’s it! Now when someone browses to mybiz123.info, they’ll automatically be redirected to mybiz123.net Be sure to set your parked domain name’s DNS settings to the same as your main domain or the redirection will not work From here you can see a list of parked domains and you can manage or delete these parked domains from here. This is the end of the tutorial. You now know how to pa […]

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How To Configure SmartFTP With A Website’s Details

When you want to configure SmartFTP with your website’s details, first ensure that you have your Web Hosting login details on hand. SmartFTP is a desktop application facilitating connections between a local host (your computer) and a remote server (your website). Setting up your website in SmartFTP is a straightforward process.  This guide assumes you have SmartFTP installed and running on your computer but have not yet connected to a remote server. How To Configure SmartFTP With A Website’s DetailsAdditional InformationBenefits of setting up your website in SmartFTP How To Configure SmartFTP With A Website’s Details This tutorial assumes you already have SmartFTP running on your computer, but have not connected t […]

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Modifying Fields in Database Tables with phpMyAdmin

This tutorial assumes you’ve already logged in to phpMyAdmin Now let’s learn how to Edit Fields in database tables 1. Select the Details table on the left2. Let’s edit the Address Field 3. Click the Change icon 4. Make the changes you want, then click Save That’s it! We’ve successfully changed the name of the address field to city This is the end of the tutorial. You now know how to modify fields in a table using phpMyAdmin […]

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