When manually installing Drupal 8, you may run across a common error after uploading the files. This error is in regrds to the magic_quotes settings of your server. If they are incorrect you will see an error message like this: PHP’s ‘magic_quotes_gpc’ and ‘magic_quotes_runtime’ settings are not supported and must be disabled. What does this Read More >
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How to enable Auto Upgrade feature in Softaculous
Softaculous has installed a feature as of version 4.2.1 for the automatic update of certain prgrams. If you are going to use any of these programs, you can enable this option during the installation. It can also be enabled on programs you have previously installed. Below you will find the list of programs that allow Read More >
Logging into the ZenCart admin dashboard
After you have completed installing ZenCart into your account, you will be ready to log into the admin dashboard. This area is where you will be able to modify and control your store. The login credentials (username and password) are not the same as your hosting credentials. The ones for ZenCart were set during the Read More >
How to log into the most popular programs
There are many different programs available via the Softaculous installer tool that is bundled with all shared hosting accounts, over 280 of them in fact! Out of all the programs, a few are very popular and used most often when building websites. They vary in type from content management systems (CMS) to e-commerce platforms to Read More >
Editing your main php.ini on VPS and Dedicated accounts
All servers have a main php.ini file. This is a file that allows you to control the php settings. The main php.ini file controls the settings for the entire server. By placing a php.ini file within a folder, it will override the main server php.ini and allow you to customize settings for the files and Read More >
How to change your cPanel username for VPS/Dedicated accounts
A fairly common request we see is how to change the cPanel username for an account. This is not allowed on a shared server and requires root access even on the VPS and Dedicated accounts. The instructions below demonstrate how to change the cPanel username of an account within the Web Host manager (WHM). Changing Read More >
My SSL Lock is Not Displaying
Using an SSL certificate on your website is very important for security. It is used to create an encrypted connection to the server to protect data from prying eyes. Though it can be used across an entire site, it is most commonly used for portions of the site that use sensitive information, such as shopping Read More >
How to clone your site with Softaculous
There are times when you may want to have a test copy of your WordPress, Joomla, Drupal, or other site. Or you may simply want to move your site from one folder to another. Doing either of these can be very involved with such things as copying files, databases, changing configurations, etc. Softaculous, however has Read More >
Editing the slideshow on the main page in PrestaShop 1.5
When working with your PrestaShop store, you may want to edit or add to the images that appear on the slideshow on the main page. This article will guide you on how to alter the slideshow on your main page in PrestShop. Editing the image slideshow on your main page Log into your PrestaShop admin Read More >
Installing Open Classifieds via Softaculous
Note: Open Classifieds software is no longer supported or available in Softaculous. As an alternative, you may want to consider using WordPress with a 3rd party plugin that supports classified ads or something like Osclass which will need to be installed manually. Softaculous is a software installation program that is available within your hosting account. Read More >
How to add items to your menus in Drupal 8
Adding item links to your menus Links are the meat and potatos of a menu. When clicked, they will send the visitor to another node (page, article, etc) within your Drupal site, or even to external site links. Whether you are wanting to add new items to existing menus or have just created a new Read More >
How to create a custom menu in Drupal 8
Although there are several default menus in the Drupal core, you have the ability to create your own custom menu from within the admin interface. This is done in two basic parts. The first part is to create the general structure of the menu and the second is to add indivdual links. Below are the Read More >
Adding payment modules to PrestaShop 1.5
Adding different payment options for your customers can increase your sales and give a better user experience. Follow along below as we guide you on adding different payment processor modules via the administrator interface. How to install payment processor modules in PrestaShop 1.5 Log into your PrestaShop admin interface. Hover over the Modules tab Read More >
How to Change Your Front Page in Drupal
By default, the main page of Drupal 8 is set up to perform much like the front page of a blog. It displays excerpts of nodes that have been promoted and allows the visitor to click on them to view the entire node. However, you may wish to have a custom static page on your Read More >
How to change the content preview length in Drupal 8
As you customize the look of your site, you will pay special attention to the front page of your site. Once you promite node content to the front page, you may want to alter the length of the excerpt. Changing the content preview length Log into your Drupal 8 interface. From the upper menu bar, Read More >
How to promote content to the front page in Drupal
As you create content nodes in Drupal, each node is saved and can be accessed individually. If you wish, you can have content display on the first page of your Drupal site. This is done via the Drupal admin interface. Promoting content to the first page will display the node title and the first portion Read More >
WordPress “Error Establishing a Database Connection”
While the “Error Establishing a Database Connection” is a fairly common error, troubleshooting it can take a few different routes. This article will explain the error and go over the different causes and fixes. What is the “Error Establishing a Database Connection” error? This error means that your WordPress script either cannot locate the database, Read More >
Changing aliases for nodes in Drupal 8
When working with your nodes (content unit such as Articele, page, etc), they are assigned a default node identifier. This identifier becomes part of the URL that specific page. For example, the first node you create, whether it be an Article or a Basic Page, the identifier will be /node/1 as it is the first Read More >
How to add a node to a menu in Drupal 8
When working with content types such as Articles and Basic Pages, etc you will have the ability to configure whether they show in the navigation menus. Below is a quick guide that shows how to configure which menu the link to the content page (also called a node) will display. Adding a node to a Read More >
How to create a custom content type in Drupal 8
While there are may different content types available in Drupal 8, they may not fit your exact situation. In this article, we will cover how to create a custom content type for your application. What is a custom content type? Custom types are specifically for you to display and format your data in a way Read More >
