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How To Install Textpattern From Softaculous

This Knowledgebase article will show you how to install Textpattern from Softaculous. Textpattern is a versatile platform for creating and managing websites of all types and sizes. Whether you’re a blogger, designer, developer, or business owner, Textpattern provides the tools and features needed to build professional blogs. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Textpattern via Softaculous using the cPanel Dashboard, available to users on one of Domains.co.za’s Web Hosting plans. Install Textpattern from SoftaculousFor Textpattern Quick InstallFor Textpattern Custom InstallAfter Quick and Custom InstallationsAdditional InformationKey Features Of TextpatternLogin to Domains.co.za AccountLogin […]

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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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Running SQL Queries on a Database with phpMyAdmin

This tutorial assumes you’ve already logged in to phpMyAdmin Now let’s learn how to Rename database tables 1. Click the Database Table you wish to rename on the left 2. Then click the Operations button 3. Enter a New Name for the Database Table – click Go That’s it! The information table has been renamed infotable, and is listed here This is the end of the tutorial. You now know how to rename database tables using phpMyAdmin […]

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How to Install Joomla from Softaculous

This guide teaches you how to install Joomla from Softaculous using the cPanel dashboard, available to users on one of the Domains.co.za cPanel web hosting plans. Joomla is a versatile content management system (CMS) that allows users to create websites and online applications. Its extensibility and user-friendliness have made Joomla one of the most popular website software solutions available. The best part is that this software is an open-source solution, freely accessible to everyone. How to Install Joomla from SoftaculousJoomla Custom InstallationJoomla Quick InstallationAdditional InformationJooma Features How to Install Joomla from Softaculous This article assumes that you have already logged into your Domain account a […]

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How To Setup Domain Redirects In cPanel

Websites often change by registering a new domain name, altering their URL structure, or relocating pages. These changes can cause issues when maintaining traffic levels, preserving SEO rankings, and ensuring a positive user experience. This is where domain redirects become necessary. In this guide, we show you how to set up domain redirects using the cPanel dashboard. How to Setup Domain Redirects in cPanelAdditional InformationAdvantages of Using Domain Redirection on Your WebsiteLogin to Domains.co.za AccountLogin to cPanel from your Domains.co.za Dashboard How to Setup Domain Redirects in cPanel This article assumes that you have already logged into cPanel from your Domains.co.za Account. 1. From your cPanel Dashboard, s […]

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How To Upload Files With SmartFTP

This articles covers the steps on how to upload files with SmartFTP client. SmartFTP is a widely used FTP client designed to upload, download, and manage files on FTP servers. It stands out because of its advanced features, user-friendly interface, compatibility with Windows systems, powerful security, scripting support, and high performance. These attributes make it a top choice for individuals and businesses seeking a reliable and versatile FTP client for their file transfer needs. How To Upload Files With SmartFTPHow To Download Files With SmartFTPAdditional InformationFeatures of SmartFTP How To Upload Files With SmartFTP Here are the steps on how to upload or transfer a file to a remote server using SmartFTP. This tutor […]

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Renaming database tables with phpMyAdmin

This tutorial assumes you’ve already logged in to phpMyAdmin Now let’s learn how to rename database tables Click the database table you wish to rename Then click the Operations button Enter a new name for the table here Then click Go That’s it! The information table has been renamed infotable, and is listed here This is the end of the tutorial. You now know how to rename database tables using phpMyAdmin […]

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How To Install Drupal From Softaculous

This article covers how to install Drupal from Softaculous via the cPanel Dashboard and is available to any client on one of the Domains.co.za cPanel Web Hosting plans. Drupal is an open-source content management system (CMS) designed for building websites and offers a wide range of features. Some of its services include user administration, publishing workflow, discussion capabilities, news aggregation, metadata functionalities using controlled vocabularies, and XML publishing for content sharing purposes. Its combination of powerful functionality, extensibility, and community support makes it a popular choice for individuals, businesses, and organisations globally. How to Install Drupal from SoftaculousDrupal Custom Instal […]

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How to Create a MySQL Database in cPanel

This demo assumes you’ve already logged in to cPanel, now let’s learn how to create a MySQL database 1. Click MySQL Database Wizard2. Enter a name for the new database3. Click Next Step 4. Now we have to create a user for this database… enter a Username5. Then enter and confirm a Password6. When ready, click Create User 7. Check All Privileges to assign to the User…8. … then click Next Step That’s it! The MySQL database has been created, and the new user added to the database. The database name, username and password will all be needed for scripts that need to connect to the database This is the end of the tutorial. You now know how to create and setup MySQL databases […]

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