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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 […]

How to Install Nucleus from Softaculous

Let’s see how to install Nucleus from Softaculous. 1. Find Nucleus in the list – You will be taken to the Overview page where you can view more information about this particular software. 2. Click the Install tab. If you have multiple domains associated with this account, you can select where to install it. 3. The next two boxes require a directory and database name, neither of which should exist on the server. 4. Under Site Settings, enter a Site Name and Site Short Name. These can be changed later on from the application’s Admin Panel. 5. 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 […]

How to Install Magento from Softaculous

1. Magento is a shopping cart software, so scroll down until you find the E-Commerce group. 2. Click Magento – This Overview page shows you information about the software before installing.3. Click Install. The default settings here should work for most purposes. If you have multiple domains on one account, you can select where to install. 4. The next two boxes let you set the directory and database name which will be created upon installation. 5. Enter the Username, Password, First and Last Name, and Email for the Admin Account. 6. Click Install. After a moment, the software will be installed. 7. To view your new site, click the Installation link. Here is our new Magento installation, ready for use. […]

How to Setup an Auto-responder in cPanel

This demo assumes you’ve already logged in to cPanel Now let’s learn how to setup an email autoresponder 1. Click the Auto Responders icon under the Mail section. This is where you create auto-responders for your email addresses. Autoresponders send messages back automatically to anyone who sends an email to a specified account 2. Click the Add Auto Responder button 3. In most cases you’ll leave the Character Set to utf-8 4. Enter the Email Address you want to set an auto-responder for 5. Then type entries for the From and Subject fields of your email 6. Enter your message under Body 7. Then click Create/Modify That’s it! The autoresponder has been created Now when someone sends an email to john@mybiz123.net, the “Out of Of […]

How to Setup a Cron Job in cPanel

This demo assumes you’ve already logged in to cPanel Now let’s learn how to setup a cron job 1. Click the Cron Jobs icon under the Advanced section 2. Enter the Email Address where you want the cron job results sent after each time it runs 3. Now you have to define exactly when and how often you want the cron job to run by setting the criteria. This is made easier by using one of the pre-defined or Common Settings. Notice that by choosing a common setting, all fields are filled in automatically. This also helps you understand what each field means 4. Let’s choose Once a week 5. Next, enter the Command of the script you want to run, including the path (from root) 6. When ready, click Add New Cron Job That’s it! The cron job h […]

Managing Files in FlashFXP

This tutorial assumes you already have FlashFXP running on your computer and are connected to a remote server. Now let’s learn how to manage files and folders in FlashFXP. 1. Right click anywhere in the Remote Server Window. 2. Click Make Folder. 3. Enter a Name for the New Folder here. That’s it! The new folder has been created and can be seen here. 4. Now let’s Rename the folder… Right click the folder to rename – click Rename. 5. Enter the New Name of the folder. The folder has been renamed. 6. Now let’s delete the folder. Right click the folder name – 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. Click Attributes (CHMOD) […]

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 […]

How to Install Dotclear from Softaculous

This demonstration assumes you already have Softaculous open. 1. Click Dotclear from the menu – You will be taken to the Overview page where you can view more information about this particular software.2. Click the Install tab. The next two boxes require a directory and database name, neither of which should exist on the server. If you have multiple domains associated with this account, you can select where to install it. 3. Under Site Settings, enter a Site Name. This can be changed later on from the application’s admin panel.4. Type the desired Admin Username and Password that should be used. Also, enter a First and Last Name that will be displayed and the Admin’s Email. In most cases, the defaults above should work fine. […]

Website Hosting – Glossary of Terms

The following is a glossary of popular words associated with web hosting.AddressThe unique identifier, or location, of a web page, that may be referred to as a Web Address or URL (Uniformed Resource Locator).Anonymous FTP (Anon FTP)A method for downloading and uploading files using FTP protocol without having a username or a password. In place of a username, the word “anonymous” is used, and in place of a password, an email address is usually used. If a hosting plan offers this service, your users will be able to download or upload files with FTP without having to have an account.AppletRefers to a small Java program designed to run in a Web browser. Java applets run in a sandbox, so they can’t perform unauthorized functions l […]

How to Setup Email Forwarding in cPanel

This demo assumes you’ve already logged in to cPanel, now let’s learn how to setup email forwarding 1. Click the Forwarders icon under the Mail sectionAn email forwarder allows you to send a copy of all email from one address to another. This is handy when you have multiple addresses, but only want to have to check one of them 2. Click the Add Forwarder button 3. Enter the Email Address you want to forward4. Then enter the Forwarding Address5. Click Add Forwarder That’s all there is to it! The email forwarder has been setup and will start working immediately You can return to this page to create additional forwarders, or delete existing ones You can also create ‘domain’ email forwarders, where all email sent to a specific d […]

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