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Managing Files in CuteFTP

This tutorial assumes you already have CuteFTP running on your computer and are connected to a remote server. Now let’s learn how to upload or transfer a file to a remote server. 1. Select a few files from the Local Drives that you would like to Upload. To select multiple files, press CTRL on your keyboard while using your cursor to select. 2. Then click this Upload icon. That’s it! The files have been uploaded to the remote server and can be seen here. Now let’s learn how to download a file. First let’s delete one of the files from our local computer that we previously uploaded. 3. Select changelog.txt. 4. Click the Delete icon on the Commands Menu bar. The file has now been deleted. Let’s go ahead and download it. 5. Sele […]

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Searching through a Database with phpMyAdmin

This tutorial assumes you’ve already logged in to phpMyAdmin Now let’s learn how to run SQL Queries on a database 1. Click the Database Table you wish to run a SQL query on on the left 2. As demonstrated in this tutorial, you can delete (or drop) a field from a table by selecting it and clicking the Drop icon In this tutorial however, let’s demonstrate how to Delete this address field using pure SQL commands 3. Click the SQL button 4. Type the SQL command to delete the Address field from the Details Table. Click Go when finished That’s it! the SQL command has been executed. Let’s go take a look The address field is no longer in our Details Table You can also click the SQL button directly from the tab […]

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How to Synchronize Softaculous with Other Auto Installers

If you’ve previously installed any of the scripts in Softaculous manually or using another auto installer, you can synchronize them to work with Softaculous. 1. Click the orange icon at the top right. 2. This page shows a list of all scripts that can be synchronized. 3. Either check this box to select all scripts, or select the individual ones you want. 4. Click Sync/Import. After a moment, your scripts will be synchronized. 6. Use these links to view each software that was imported. That’s it! You now know how to synchronize Softaculous with other auto installers. […]

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How to Install SMF from Softaculous

1. Scroll down until you find SMF in the list on the left. 2. Click SMF – You will be taken to the Overview page where you can view more information about this particular software. 3. Click the Install tab. If you have multiple domains associated with this account, you can select where to install it. 4. The next two boxes require a directory and database name, neither of which should exist on the server. 5. Under Settings, enter a Site Name and Board Email. These can be changed later on from the application’s Admin Panel. 6. Type the desired Admin Username and Password that should be used. Also, enter a Real Name that will be displayed and the Admin’s Email. In most cases, the defaults above should work fine. 7. Click Insta […]

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How to Setup Hotlink Protection in cPanel

This demo assumes you’ve already logged in to cPanel Now let’s learn how to use Hotlink Protection, so people can’t link directly to images in our website 1. Click the Hotlink Protection icon under the Security section. Hotlink Protection prevents other websites from directly linking to certain files (typically images) on your website. You’ll want to prevent this if you have copyrighted images, or to simply save on bandwidth usage. You’ll first want to make sure your own sites are listed here, so you are able to hotlink to your images. 2. Enter all the file types you want protected here… 3. … and if you want to allow people to be able to manually enter the URL of a protected file, check the box Allow Direct Access Reque […]

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How To Configure A Site In WS FTP

This article covers the steps on how to configure a site in WS FTP to facilitate seamless connections between your local computer and the remote hosting server. WS_FTP, short for WinSock File Transfer Protocol, is secure software used for file transfers. About WS_FTP ClientHow To Configure A Site In WS FTPAdditional InformationWS_FTP FeaturesOther Related KBs About WS_FTP Client Setting up the FTP client, WS FTP, will enable you to manage file transfers, updates, and various tasks related to your website’s directories and files. WS_FTP offers several features, including secure file transfers, customisable options, batch operations, and comprehensive logging. These functionalities significantly bolster security and enhance pr […]

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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 […]

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How To List All Scripts Installed By Softaculous

In this tutorial, we’ll guide you through the process on how to list all scripts installed by Softaculous using the cPanel dashboard available to users on one of Domains.co.za’s Web Hosting plans. Softaculous is a widely used auto-installer tool that simplifies the process of installing various software packages, scripts, and online applications on web hosting servers. It is often integrated into control panels like cPanel, which is provided by Domains.co.za. How to List All Scripts Installed by SoftaculousAdditional InformationBenefits of Using Softaculous to Install ScriptsLogin to Domains.co.za AccountLogin to cPanel from your Domains.co.za Dashboard How to List All Scripts Installed by Softaculous This article assumes […]

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How To Install Gallery From Softaculous

This tutorial explains how to install Gallery from Softaculous via the cPanel dashboard, available to users on one of the Domains.co.za cPanel web hosting plans. Gallery is a free online photo album organiser designed to seamlessly integrate photo management into any website, regardless of size. How to Install Gallery from SoftaculousGallery Custom InstallationGallery Quick InstallationAdditional InformationFeatures of Gallery from Softaculous How to Install Gallery from Softaculous This article assumes that you have already logged into your Domain account and have accessed your cPanel Dashboard. 1. Scroll through the cPanel Dashboard Tools to the Software section. 2. Click on the Softaculous app icon. 3. Type in the app you […]

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How to Create a Subdomain in cPanel

This demo assumes you’ve already logged in to cPanel, now let’s learn how to create a subdomain 1. Click the Sub Domains icon under the Domains section2. Enter the Prefix of your new subdomain here…3. Make sure the Domain Name your subdomain will be associated with, is selected 4. A directory name the same as your subdomain prefix will automatically appear… although you can change this if you want. 5. When ready, click Create Success! A new subdomain has been created. It’s located in the public_html directory, and can also be accessed like this:  www.mybiz123.net/clients A folder called Clients has also been created, which is where you would upload files for this subdomain. This is the end of the tutorial. You now know […]

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