29 Apr

Where to upload files for an add-on domain

Posted by Jacob, under cPanel Tutorials

Once you have added the domain name in the Addon Domains section inside your cpanel. A directory will automatically be created inside of your /public_html directory.

Ex. The Addon domain is test123.com.
When you add it, it will show up as /public_html/test123. Everything should now be uploaded inside this directory for that addon domain name that was created.

Note: In order for this to function correctly and for the site to be viewed, the DNS must match as the primary domain names DNS.

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29 Apr

How to log into cPanel securely

Posted by Jacob, under cPanel Tutorials

cPanel also allows you to log into your account through a shared SSL. cPanels default secure port number is 2083. You can log into cPanel securely by typeing the following example into your browser.

https://youripaddress:2083 (Example: http://1.2.3.4:2083)

An alternative way is to log in with the domain name. DNS must be propagated in order to do the following

https://www.yourdomainname.com:2083

The “:” tells the browser to enter in at a certain port.
Please note that if you do not put “https” in front of the domain name then there is a possibility depending on how the server is set up that it may not work.

You are now logged into cPanel securely.

Tutorial

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29 Apr

How to log into Webmail

Posted by Jacob, under cPanel Tutorials

Webmail is a great feature offered by cPanel. You can access email from any PC connected to the Internet. There are two ways to log into the default webmail supplied with cPanel. Type the following information into the browser.

If the domain name has propagated type:
http://www.yourdomainname.com/webmail

You can also access it by going through the default webmail port number of 2095 .Below if an example.

If the domain has propagated type:
http://www.yourdomainname.com:2095

Once you goto the address above, you will be prompt for you user name and password. Try not to get stumpted. Be aware, it is not asking you for your cpanel user name and password.

In the user name section, type your full e-mail address. (Example: you@yoursite.com)
In the password section, provide the password which you provided when you created the email account. Then hit enter.

You are now logged into webmail.

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29 Apr

How to use FTP via Internet Explorer

Posted by Jacob, under cPanel Tutorials

Microsoft has developed an easy way for beginners to connect and upload you files to your website through one of the most widely used browser in production. Internet Explorer has a built in FTP client which a lot of people do not know about. You can access FTP through internet explorer in several ways. To quickly connect , open Internet Explorer and type the following:

ftp://yourdomain.com or ftp://yourIPaddress

Depending on the way the server is set up you may or may not be prompt to input user name and password at this time. If it does prompt you, please input your cPanel user name and password into the fields provided and click OK. If not you may see folder called “pub”. Please disreguard this file for it has no purpose.

At the top of the page you will see the standard tool bar menu. Click “file” then click “Sign in as” You will now be prompt to enter your user name and password for cPanel. You will know you have successfully logged in when you see several folders appear on the screen.
You are now connected through FTP with Internet Explorer.

Another way to connect is a lot faster, but there are some security issues with this process. All you need to do is open Internet Explorer and type the following:
ftp://yourusername:yourpassword@domain.com

You will then be successfully connected to FTP via Internet Explorer.

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29 Apr

How to download a home directory backup

Posted by Jacob, under cPanel Tutorials

Backups are very important part of maintaining a website. It is important to backup your files on a week to week or month to month basis. A home directory backup will backup all of the files in your home directory. This can be useful to backup the files of your site. However, it will not backup DNS, MySQL, or other system files and settings.

1. Click Backups
2. Click Download a home directory backup
3. Click save as
4. Select a desstination for where you would like the back up to locally be saved to.
5. Click Save
The backup will start downloading to the destination you have chossen. The backup file will be in a .tar.gz file which can be opened with any linux command line. Also, you can unzip this file from a windows based machine if you have the appropriate software. I recommend “warar”. You can download a copy of it at: http://www.download.com

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