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Web Hosting Tutorials
I found a perl script CGI on the internet, how do I make
it work?
Open the file in a text editor - the first line of a perl script
should read: #!/usr/bin/perl
Check if the script requires more files that need to be uploaded
as well (e.g. if you see a line 'require "cgi-lib.pl";'
you need to upload the file cgi-lib.pl as well). The file should
have an extension .cgi - that's how the server will know that
it's executable. You don't need a cgi-bin directory. You need
to change the permissions on the script to make it executable
for "everyone". If the cgi script writes to
a file, that file needs to have "write" permissions
for everyone. Make sure you upload the file in ASCII mode.
How
do I upload with ws_ftp?
Start ws_ftp and create a new profile. For "Profile Name"
choose something you will remember. For "Host Name"
enter the name of your web site, e.g. yoursite.com. For "User
ID" enter your login name, and for "Password"
your password. Make sure "Anonymous" is NOT checked.
Set your default remote directory to "/" (remote
dir).
After the connection is established, on the left side you will
see the files and directories on your local computer, and
on the right side the files and directories on the web server.
If there is a directory called 'web' or "htdocs" change
there. Select the files on the left side and use the "->"
button to transfer them. Use ASCII mode for .html files and
perl scripts (.pl) and BINARY mode for the pictures (.gif, .jpg,
etc.), movies and sounds.
How do I protect a directory with .htaccess/.htpassword?
In your control panel, click on FILES MANAGER then choose
the directory to protect.
The program will manage automatically your usernames and passwords.
You don't need to upload a .htaccess directly.
Is there an ftp program which comes with Windows 95?
Yes, there is a command-line ftp utility. Go to Start/Run and
type: ftp yoursite.com and then hit enter (you may also use
yoursite.cqhost.net if yourdomain is not yet transferred). Enter
your username and passwordwhen prompted. After you login you can
type "dir" to list the contents of the current
directory, and "cd directory" to change to another directory.
If there is an "web" or "htdocs" directory
change there. (cd /web) You can use "ascii" and "binary"
to switch between text uploads (.html, .pl, etc. files) and binaries (.gif,
.jpg, etc). Here is a short example:
ftp> cd /web (or /htdocs for Enterprise accounts)
ftp> ascii
ftp> mput *.html
ftp> bin
ftp> mput *.gif *.jpg
How do I upload with FrontPage 98 or 2000?
FrontPage 98: Start FrontPage, and select "Open an Existing
FrontPage Web". Press the "More Webs" button. In
the "Select a Web server or disk location" enter the
name of your web site: www.yoursite.com, and press the "List
Webs" button. In the list box should appear "<Root
Web>", double-click on it.
FrontPage 2000: Start FrontPage, and select "Open file".
Then enter your web site name "http://www.yoursite.com".
In the list box should appear "<Web>", double-click
on it.
Note:
Replace "http://www.yoursite.com " by "http://www.yoursite.com/~username"
to access a "user specific" web site .
How do I upload my web page?
We recommend using an ftp program - ws_ftp or CuteFTP or Absolute
FTP (highly recommended). You can also use our simple
FILES MANAGER (control panel) to upload or edit a file or
set execution permissions.
How do I change file permissions with ws_ftp or CuteFTP?
In ws_ftp click on the remote file to highlight it, and then right-click
on it. Choose "chmod (UNIX)" from the menu - CGI scripts
(.pl, .sh, etc.) need to have "Read" and "Execute"
permissions for everyone. In CuteFTP click on the remote file
to highlight it, and then right-click on it. Choose "Change
file attributes" from the menu. For CGI scripts (.pl, .sh,
etc.) use "Read All" and "Execute All".
With Absolute FTP: Right Click on a .cgi file
and set the proper
permissions: rwx rx rx (owner rwx, group rx, other rx)
How do I remove the temporary page?
Overwrite the default index.html in /web with your homepage (/web/index.html).
Note: Replace "web" with "htdocs" if
you use an Enterprise Account.
How do I setup a custom 404 error page?
Just upload a not found.html file in/web.
How
do I upload with CuteFTP?
You need to "Add site" - for "Site Label"
choose anything, "Host Address" is yoursite.com, for
"User ID" and "Password" use your login name
and password. "Login type" should be "Normal".
Then set your default remote directory to "/" (remote
dir). After you add the site, click on "Connect". After
the connection is established, on the left side you will see the
files and directories on your local computer, and on the right
side the files and directories on the web server. If there is
a directory called "html" change there. You can drag
files
between the local and the remote window. Use ASCII mode for .html
files and perl scripts (.cgi, .pl) and BINARY mode for the pictures
(.gif, .jpg, etc.), movies and sounds - the buttons for changing
the mode are on the right end of the button bar.
How
do I my emails with Outlook 2000 or Express?
Click on Tools/Accounts/Properties:
Incoming mail server (POP3): yoursite.com
Outgoing mail server (SMTP): yoursite.com
Login (username): your login
Password: your password.
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