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Your
Control
Panel
comes
in
2
versions: 1) Single Page - All the Features are on 1 screen 2) Menu Version - Features are categorized The HOME Icon shows account details |
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functions listed below |
Main Menu for E-mail Functions For help configuring e-mail accounts, Go Here | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Add / Remove Accounts |
Use to create New Email Accounts, or delete accounts. Note: any accounts created need the full email address as a username when configuring your email program, i.e., bob@hostjax.com will have bob@hostjax.com as the username, not just info. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Outlook |
Click this link to automatically configure Outlook or Outlook Express to send and receive mail for an account. Note: if you use dsl / cable hookup, this may not work properly. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Default Address |
When we set up your account you are given a Username. This Username also becomes your default email address, or "Catch All" account. You can change your default email address here. Note: "Catch All" accounts only require the username when configuring your email program, i.e., default@yourdomain.com will only have default as the username. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Auto-Responders |
First set up a new email account, then click this Icon to easily create an Auto-Responder for that email by filling in the Text Message box. You message will automatically be sent when you receive an email at that address. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Block an E-mail |
Use this to block mail by setting up email filters. You can block email addresses, entire domains, or block mail with abusive keywords. Easy to set up, and very effective. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Email Forwarding |
Use this function to have any email address automatically forwarded to another address, such as a hotmail account etc. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
![]() Email lists |
Use this to set up email lists for subscription / newsletters / updates, etc. People can opt-in by entering their email address, which is automatically saved to an SQL database. Each list can hold up to 1000 addresses. . | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Modify Mail Exchanger (MX Entry) |
Use this function if you wish to split your mail ip address to another server so that domain is hosted on one DNS entry and the mail on another- Usually required when a large company wants to run and filter email on a dedicated server while having their domain name URL on a separate server. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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This function enables the Spam assassin program which will notify you of any suspected Spam Mail. See http://spamassassin.org/ for more details. Note: Use the Block Email feature to eliminate Spam. |
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Use Web-Mail to send / receive email from any computer in the world with an internet connection. The interface is similar to Yahoo and Hotmail, with 3 choices:
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functions listed below |
Main Menu for Account Functions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Change main password |
Use this to change the password for your account. Keep in mind you will also need to change the password on your FTP program to match, or you will not be able to upload any files. Make sure to write down your new password, and try not to pick one that is too easy. If you forget your password, we can always assign you a new one, but have no way of retrieving your lost password, once you have changed it. |
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![]() Subdomains
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Use this to create Sub domains inside your main account. A sub domain acts like a web site within a web site, complete with it's own web stats. This can be very effective to monitor traffic, keep your branding, or make addresses easily identified. If you wanted a sub domain for shopping, your address would be http://shopping.yourdomain.com |
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![]() Subdomain Stats |
Cpanel has 2 powerful programs that can be used to monitor your traffic / keywords / referrers, etc. to your Sub domains. Great for marketing analysis. Stats can be viewed in both Analog and graphical format using the popular Webalizer. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Multiple FTP accounts are only available to users that have purchased a separate IP address with Multiple FTP login capabilities. This is only offered to paying customers through our Upgrade Service. |
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You can create custom error pages. Save each page as a web page with the .shtml extension. You can create them for the following:
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![]() Parked Domains |
This feature is new to Control Panel, and allows you to park Domains at your URL, Delete Parked Domains, and shows you a list of the current Domains that you have parked. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
![]() Addon Domains |
This feature is also new to your Control Panel, and allows you to add on a new domain name, assign it a username/subdomain and password. You can also Delete Addon Domains, and see you a list of the current Domains that you have added. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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functions listed below |
Main Menu for Access Functions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
![]() File Manager |
You can use this to upload files to you site. This function will give you a list of all folders in your web space and then the option to view their properties, change permissions and delete them. Click on a Folder to navigate. Click on a Name to view its properties. Note: This can be done much easier with any FTP Program, such as WS_FTP (Free) |
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Web Protect (Password Protect Directories) |
Use this to prevent access to any folders in your website. You can easily add a Name to your Active Users List, assign that person a Username and Password, change their password, or delete a Name from your Active Users List. |
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![]() Raw Access Logs |
If you are really serious about analyzing your web site traffic, you can download your Raw Access Logs to your local hard drive with one click. Files are in a GZ format and can be opened with WinZip, or interpreted with a Traffic Analyzer like WebLog Expert (free). | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Download / Upload Site backup file |
Use this to generate/download a full backup of your website, or just today's Hompage backup. You can also download/backup SQL Databases, Aliases, and Filters. You can easily upload any of the backup files from your hard drive to restore your website, etc. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
![]() SSH Telnet shell access |
Use this feature to access your account through SSH / Telnet. Mainly for advanced web masters and no need to access this as a rule. For security reasons this feature is only available:If you provide us with a valid reason for needing shell access : |
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![]() Index Manager |
The index manager will allow you to turn indexes on or off for a directory. If indexes are off, people will not be able to see what files are in a directory that lacks an index file. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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functions listed below |
Main Menu for Advanced Functions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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mySQL Databases |
A website becomes a powerful tool when combined properly with databases. SQL stands for Structured Query Language. SQL is a international standard in querying and retrieving information from databases, and mySQL is the Open Source (free) version of it. Use this to create a mySQL database by giving it a Name, adding a User, and Setting Permissions. After
that
you
can
use
To
learn
more
about
mySQL: mySQL
and
PHP
Tutorial
is
a
good
place
to
start http://www.mysql.com/ is the Open Source website |
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Administer your mySQL Databases |
You can use phpMyAdmin to administrate your mySQL databases in a web based enviorment. For more information, faqs, examples, and forums visit their website at: http://www.phpmyadmin.net/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
![]() Cron jobs |
The
Cron
Jobs
Interface
will
allow
you
to
run
commands
repeatedly
at
any
time
you
specify.
Just
enter
the
command
to
run
as
well
as
which
time
to
run
the
command.
Use this only if you have repetitive functions and you have a good understanding of coding. |
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![]() Mime types |
Mime types tell your browser how to handle files. Use this function to enable your site to handle different file extensions. There is usually no need to use this function, because most file types are already enabled. Warning: Make sure you check the list of pre-existing Mime types before adding new ones, or your website may not work properly. |
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![]() Apache handlers |
Apache
handlers
tell
the
server
how
to
handle
files. Warning: Changes can adversely alter the way your website functions. |
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Page Redirects |
Use this function to instantly redirect a URL from one page to any other web address. This is much better than a re-direct script, and will not be detected by search engines. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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HotLink Protection |
Use this to prevent Hot linking - which is when another web site owner links directly to one or more of your images or multimedia files and includes it on their web page. Not only is this theft of your intellectual property, you are paying for the bandwidth used by that site. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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functions listed below |
Main Menu for Website Tools | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
![]() Web Stats Your Control Panel offers 5 kinds of web site statistics for traffic analysis, to assist you in monitoring visitors to and from your site, and making sure everything is running right. |
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Your Control Panel offers 3 kinds of Chatrooms you can set up.
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Use
to
set
up
your
choice
of
3
different
Chat
Rooms
Html
chat
Put
this
html
in
your
web
page
to
make
a
chat
room
gateway:
Java
chat
If
you
would
prefer
a
java
chat,
just
put
the
link
below
in
any
of
your
pages: PHPMy
Chat
Installs
an
advanced
PHP
driven
chat
room. |
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CGI
Scripts
CGI is used to accomplish tasks which are not supported by basic HTML, such as a hit counter or guest book. Installing CGI scripts can be a difficult task for a web novice, but your Control Panel makes it easy! Pre-Installed
CGI
Scripts
HostingJacksonville
Plans all include a Full Access CGI-BIN for any CGI scripts ! |
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![]() Network Tools |
The Network Tools area has two available functions:
For
More
Network
Tools
visit: |
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Your
Control
Panel
offers
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Interchange Shopping Cart: installs with one click! . . . requires 1 SQL database and 5 MB storage. This popular cart is very robust, fairly complicated, but installs a full featured Sample Storefront you can edit. Full Documentation is at the Interchange Website - Their site mentions problems using their cart with Cpanel, but our server is running the proper SQL::Statement 0.1021 Agora Shopping Cart: installs with one click! . . . this cart offers less features, so configuring it is less demanding. Their website includes an Online Manual and Links to Shopping Sites that currently use the Agora cart. Note: We do not offer support on shopping carts, but more info is available at Interchange Developers and Agora Online |
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![]() Search engine Submission |
Use this to submit your website to 6 search engines. If you want more traffic you can click here to Submit to 27 Search Engines Free. |
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![]() FrontPage extensions |
All our Hosting Plans come with FrontPage extensions already installed. You can easily manage your own FrontPage extensions by clicking on the Icon to uninstall them, re-install them, or re-calculate links. Warning: Installing or Uninstalling FrontPage extensions will result in the loss of all .htaccess files in your web area. Any directories you have protected with Web Protect will become unprotected until you re-protect them. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
![]() Set up the Bulletin Board |
Use this to install a pre-made forum called XMB. The XMB Forum is a PHP web-based bulletin board that allows users to post questions and receive replies, all from their web browser. Please be aware that installing a board will use one MySQL database (You must install the board in a top level directory. Example: 'http://yourdomain.com/forum' is a valid place to install the board 'http://yourdomain.com/user/rick/forum' is not. |
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Manage Open PGP keys |
Use this function to install a pgp encrypted keyNote. OpenPGP is a tool for secure online communication. Your Control Panel uses GnuPG for its public-key cryptography so that users may communicate securely. You will first need to obtain a key via http://www.pgpi.org/ or http://www.pgp.com/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
![]() Block an IP Address |
Use the IP Deny Manager to prevent users from accessing your site. You need to know what their IP Address is (example. 206.41.345.92), then you just add them to your list. You can also allow access by removing an Address from the IP Deny List. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||