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Need help. Just did namecheap and hostgator

by ECWCock
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I'm following the directions trying to set up my new website on hostgator. The step I am stuck on is "Access Web Disk". I'm so new at this I don't even know what this is, but I'm sure I will need it.

Below is the message header at the top of the hostgator page:

Access Web Disk

Select an Operating System from one of the drop lists to access your Web Disk. You'll need to save the file and then double click on it to run it. Once you run the file, your Web Disk will appear on your desktop.
Note: Ports 2078 (SSL) or 2077 (non-SSL) will need to be allowed on your computer's firewall to use the Web Disk.

The problem I am having is I can't even find my firewall on my PC. I have Windows 7, runneing IE, so I'm sure this should be an easy one for you guys. And yes I've tried it and it won't dl without the ports being unblocked.

Help!
#hostgator #namecheap
  • Profile picture of the author ~kev~
    What are you trying to do on the web server? Are you going to install a blog, forum, or upload some simple html page?

    To upload the files to the server, get an FTP program - I use filezilla. Then upload your files to the html_public, or the html folder.
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    • Profile picture of the author ECWCock
      It is for a web site designed to sell physical products to customers.
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      • Profile picture of the author ~kev~
        Originally Posted by ECWCock View Post

        It is for a web site designed to sell physical products to customers.
        Is it a database driven site? Or is it a site of html files?

        Either way - get filezilla and upload the files to the html root directory of the server.
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  • Profile picture of the author sanssecret
    I dont use Hostgator but I honestly would have thought most hosting companies would use pretty much the same things. And I don't have clue what a 'web disk' is either. :confused:

    What exactly are you trying to do? Have you created a website and are now trying to upload it? Or is this 'web disk' like a site creator?

    Honestly I hope someone can answer you because I'm stumped.
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  • Profile picture of the author sbucciarel
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    You will need to have the nameservers for your domain pointing to your webhost.
    Then you need to use cpanel to Add-On the domain.
    Once it has been added, get Filezilla and learn to use it to upload your website to the root folder.
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  • Profile picture of the author RandomHavoc
    Webdisk is a newer development that allows treating a website's file structure as if it were a part of your computer. I assume it was developed as a more 'user friendly' version of FTP, one problem, I've never been able to get it to work. I will say I haven't played with it much though, so I probably am missing something obvious in how to enable it. It is not an essential tool, as hostgator also allows FTP, and http based uploads through the cpanel, I would advise using FTP to access your account for these purposes honestly, filezilla is a really good program for this.
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  • Profile picture of the author eaglechick
    Hi

    It depends on what you want to do - I've stopped using hostgator but here is someone that can maybe help you - he also offer personal support - hope it helps!

    Video – Installing Wordpress On Hostgator Hosting Via Fantastico De Luxe : The Wise Affiliate

    (It's not an affiliate link)
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    • Profile picture of the author ~kev~
      Originally Posted by eaglechick View Post


      Video – Installing Wordpress On Hostgator Hosting Via Fantastico De Luxe : The Wise Affiliate
      I never recommend Fantastico for several reasons:

      1 - Fantastico might not install the latest version. Not having the latest version opens up the doors to security issues.

      2 (and the most important) - the user does not learn anything.

      By uploading the files, the person gets hands on experience on downloading the latest version, uploading the files and running the install script. Running the install script is very much like running the update script.

      When it comes time to update their site due to some kind of security issue, the person should remember doing some of it before.

      Too many people use Fantastico to install outdated software, and then wonder why their site was hacked a few months later.
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  • Profile picture of the author bigg
    i dont really understand you but i hope i can help.

    First you'd need to bind your namecheap domain to your hostgator server.
    Search for "change nameserver" or something like that on namecheap and enter the nameserver provided by hostgator.
    Your nameserver should look something like this:
    ns1.hostgator. com
    ns2.hostgator. com


    If you are uploading a website (u have all files ready html-images-the works):
    -Use filezilla. (filezilla-project dot org) Or any other readily available ftp program.
    -log in using your web hosting account credentials which is usually ftp.YOURDOMAIN.com and your user id and password.
    -Browse thru which folder you want to upload it to. If you don't have that folder yet, (for example YOURDOMAIN.com/photos) simply create a new folder and dump all of the files in there!

    If you are looking to install an ecommerce software
    i'd recommend choosing an open source software from Fantastico, which is available in your control panel. Usually the link to is is : YOURDOMAIN.com/cpanel


    Explore your new web presence and have fun!
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  • Profile picture of the author ECWCock
    I'm not gonna fool with the Web Disk feature. I dl'd firezilla and will use that when I figure it out. Thanks for hte help.
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  • Profile picture of the author ECWCock
    Helisell, thanks for the pm. I can't respond though.
    Another board member is walking me through it. If I hit a snag, I'll get back to you.
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  • Profile picture of the author bigg
    Hey ts,
    im trying very hard to ignore your username. LOL.

    Hope everything is fine on your side.
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  • Profile picture of the author ECWCock
    LOL, SC GameCOCKs.
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