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How can I get a domain name in .com, .net or .org?

First you can go to godaddy.com and type the website name that you want want (example yourdomain.com) and click go. If the domain name is available click continue and then proceed you'll need to signup with them. Once the domain name is registered if you wish to use our servers you'll have to signup for a hosting account with us. If you have one then please contact us for instructions.


What is SSL... ?

1.6. What is SSL? The SSL security protocol provides data encryption, server authentication, message integrity, and optional client authentication for a TCP/IP connection. Because SSL is built into all major browsers and web servers, simply installing a digital certificate turns on their SSL capabilities.

How do I setup the hosting with my domain website domain name?

Login in to your godaddy.com account click on Manage Domains. Then click on the domain name you want to use with your hosting account. Next under where it says name servers click on them then set them to ns1.dzmn.com and ns2.dzmn.com Please note other domain registers may be different and the steps to setting the nameservers shown may be different. To learn how to set nameservers please read the registers faq or contact them (not us) for help. You must pay for your hosting through us in order for your website to be displayed and you will recieve your password from us.

How do I access my Cpanel control panel?

You can login to your Cpanel control panel at http://yoursite.com/cpanel where "yoursite" is your own domain name. You will need to type in the password given to you when we setup your hosting account in order to access the control panel.

Can I add my own CGI scripts?

A. Our LINUX web servers have the capability to run CGI scripts in your own "cgi-bin" directory. Scripts may be written in Perl, Python and CGI languages.

Here are some helpful tips to follow when installing scripts:

1. Upload to your cgi-bin directory to ensure proper file permission settings. All scripts on our server must have permissions set to 755 (rwx-rx-rx). If you need help in changing script permissions, please see the following:

2. Upload in ASCII transfer mode (and NOT BINARY mode)

3. The first line of each script must read:

a) #!/usr/bin/perl (for Perl)
b) #!/usr/bin/python (for Python)

4. Ensure the permissions are set to 755

How do I put files on my website?

  1. Download Smart FTP Program Click Here

    Once you install the program bring it up and then follow the instructions below:

    1.  Click in the Address field and type in your domain name, ex: mydomain.com

    2.  Click in the Login field and type in your username.

    3.  Click in the password field and type in your password. 4.  Press enter or click on File, connect.

    5.  Navigate to the directory to upload files to

    6.  In the right hand screen, right click, select upload direct, then select files to upload.

    If it asks for a server port set it to 21

    If you prefer to use a different program you can use: Cute FTP

    Step 1:
    Open Cute FTP and choose File then Site Manager.

    Step 2:
    Click on the New Button.

    Step 3:
    Fill in the information requested. Host Address is your domain name. Also enter your username and password.

    Step 4:
    Make sure FTP port is set to 21 and click on the Edit button.

    Step 5:
    Under the General Tab, type in public_html for the Default Remote Directory and click ok.

    Step 6:
    Click the Connect button.

    Step 7:
    Now that we have connected, select the files that you would like to upload. Right click on the selection and choose upload.