Category: Hosting

How To Install Piwigo From Softaculous

In this tutorial, we’ll guide you through the process of how to install Piwigo from Softaculous using the cPanel dashboard, available to users on one of Domains.co.za’s Web Hosting plans. Before we start, please ensure you are logged into cPanel. If you’re looking to create and manage photo galleries for your website, Piwigo offers a versatile platform. Its user-friendly interface and customisable features make it a popular choice. How to Install Piwigo from SoftaculousPiwigo Custom InstallationPiwigo Quick InstallationAfter a Piwigo InstallationAdditional InformationBenefits of Using Piwigo Please ensure you are logged into cPanel to follow along with the tutorial. How to Install Piwigo from Softaculous This article assum […]

How To Use File Manager In cPanel

cPanel’s File Manager is essential for efficiently managing your website files. This tutorial covers the basics of the File Manager, including its key features to help you upload, edit, organise, and how to manage your files with ease.  File Manager can be accessed from the cPanel dashboard, available to users with one of the Domains.co.za Web Hosting plans. How to Use File Manager in cPanel Access File Manager in cPanelFile Manager DashboardChange File Manager PermissionsAdditional Information General File Manager InformationLogin to Domains.co.za AccountLogin to cPanel from your Domains.co.za Dashboard How to Use File Manager in cPanel  This article assumes that you have already logged in to your Domains.co.za […]

Configuring your Website in WinSCP

This tutorial assumes you already have WinSCP running on your computer, but have not connected to a remote server. Now let’s learn how to Configure our Website in WinSCP. 1. Enter the Server Address under Host name. 2. Keep the Port Number as it is, unless you know what you are doing. 3. Next, enter the User Name and Password. 4. Now let’s Save this session so we can access it again in the future without entering all the info again. 5. If you wish, you can check this option to Save Password so you don’t have to enter it again. 6. Here is our saved session. Let’s log in to the server by clicking Login. That’s it! We’ve successfully connected to our website via FTP, and the session is saved for future use. 7. Let’s go ahe […]

Copying a Database Table with phpMyAdmin

This tutorial assumes you’ve already logged in to phpMyAdmin 1. Select the Database Table you wish to copy2. Click the Operations button 3. When copying a table, you can choose to copy the table structure only, the data only, or both. 4. Enter a Name for the new table here, then click Go 5. Copying a table creates an identical new one and requires a new Name That’s it! A new table has been created, and it is a perfect copy of the original. Both tables are now listed here This is the end of the tutorial. You now know how to create a copy of a database table using phpMyAdmin […]

How to Remove a Script Installed by Softaculous

If you decide you no longer need an installed script, you can remove it from Softaculous. 1. Click the box icon on the top right of the page. 2. Click the Red X under Options, next to the software you want to remove. 3. Uncheck any of these boxes if you want to save the directory, database or database user for future installations. 4. Click Remove Installation. 5. Click OK to confirm. After a moment, the script will be uninstalled. This concludes the demonstration. You now know how to remove a script installed in Softaculous. […]

How To Install DokuWiki From Softaculous

This guide explains how to install DokuWiki through Softaculous, which is accessed by using the cPanel dashboard, available to users on one of the Domains.co.za cPanel web hosting plans. Installing DokuWiki via Softaculous offers a convenient and efficient way to set up a wiki website. It simplifies the process, saves time, and enhances security by automating the installation with optimised settings. DokuWiki is a popular open-source wiki software that lets users create and manage documentation collaboratively. The platform also stores its data in text files rather than a database, making it easy to install, manage, and back up. By using plugins and templates, users easily customise DokuWiki to suit their specific requiremen […]

How to Use the Disk Space Usage Tool in cPanel

This demo assumes you’ve already logged in to cPanel Now let’s learn how to use the Disk Space Usage tool 1. Click the Disk Space Usage icon under the Files section. From here you can see how much storage space (or disk space) is being used by each directory and sub-directory in your account 2. At the bottom of the page is a collapsible list of directories, click on a plus sign and it will expand the directory to reveal the specific files and folders within 3. Clicking an actual folder name will launch File Manager, showing the contents of that folder 4. You can choose to sort the folders by Name, or by Disk Usage This is the end of the tutorial. You now know how to use the Disk Space Usage tool to see a breakdown of wher […]

Uploading Files using WinSCP

This tutorial assumes you already have WinSCP running on your computer, and are connected to a remote server. Now let’s learn how to upload or transfer files from our computer to a remote server. 1. Select a few files you would like to upload from your Local Drive. To select multiple files press CTRL on your keyboard. 2. Click F5 Copy. Click Copy in the pop-up window. That’s it! We’ve successfully uploaded the selected files to the remote server, and they are now also displayed here in the remote server window. Let’s learn how to download files. To demonstrate this, we’ll first remove a file from our local computer. 3. Let’s remove changelog.txt by selecting it and click F8 Delete and click OK in the pop-up window. 4. Now […]

Creating Database Tables with phpMyAdmin

This tutorial assumes you’ve already logged in to phpMyAdmin: 1. Select the demo1234_members database here2. Enter a Name for the new table3. Enter the Number of Fields this new table is to have. Click Go 4.  Enter the Field details within the new table5. The first field is called ID, and it will be an integer that’s 4 characters in length. This is the Primary Key that will be automatically filled in (auto_increment) when new entries are added to the table 6. Selecting this option makes the ID field the Primary key in the table 7. The remaining fields will be CHAR (character) fields. Be sure the character length is set long enough to accommodate the fields8. Click Save when done That’s it! Our new table (details) […]

How to Upgrade a Script Installed by Softaculous

It’s recommended to keep your scripts updated as new versions may fix security risks and other bugs. 1. Select the box icon at the top right. Here is a list of all scripts we currently have installed through Softaculous. 2. If there is a new version of a script, it will be indicated by the double blue arrows icon. Click it to begin. 3. Click Upgrade. 4. After a moment, the new files will be copied over. To complete the installation, use this link and follow the instructions for each installer. That’s it! You now know how to upgrade a script installed in Softaculous. […]

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