Really not able to add domain name

blackheart99999 · Oct 22, 2009

Hello friends !
Im new to x10hosting and i already have a domain name registered and changed its name servers to ns1.x10hostin.com and ns2.x10hosting.com ! But i really did not understand the faq post about "addon domain" and "parked domain"
So all i need is my domain name as the permanet url of my website and i don't want the blabla.x10hostin.com. I will be really greatful if anyone can tell me the exact steps to follow.
Thank you in advance.

diabolo · Oct 22, 2009

use a parked domain, it will just use your root directory as the base.

addon domains are if you wish to have a subdomain, but want to be able to access it from the root directory
ie:

www.subdomain.notrealwebsite.com/folder/folder/file.php
and you have an addon domain
www.notarealdomain.com/folder/folder/file.php

blackheart99999 · Oct 23, 2009

Thanks for the reply.
Ok... So if I go for the "addon domain" it creates another folder in the public_html directory. so should I upload all my files into that folder to access my new site like www.mynewdomain.com ??

Thank you in advance.

Anna · Oct 23, 2009

that is correct. An addon domain would work as a complete separate address, kind of like a direct address for a subfolder of the main domain.

You will be able to reach that site by using your maindomain.com/foldername as well as the newdomain.com address.

blackheart99999 · Oct 23, 2009

Thanks a lot !
So how can i block directory folders like the folder where all my images are or all downloadable files etc. so that they cannot be viewed by just typing like www.mydomainname/files and have the access to all the images/files that i have in my public_html directory.

Anna · Oct 23, 2009

one easy way is to put an index file in the folder, that way they won't get access to the file tree.

Should also be possible to block with .htaccess (though I don't know how) to block anyone but the webserver (to make them viewable on the site, but not downloadable) to access the files

The later might be more efficient as they can not access it even if they know the file name.

blackheart99999 · Oct 23, 2009

Alright !
So... how to do that ? I don't know how to use either of them
Can you tell me the first option ?

Anna · Oct 23, 2009

The first is really simple, go to file manager of cPanel. Browse to the folder where your files are.

Create a new file called index.htm (or upload one from your computer).

The index doesn't have to contain much data, though a small information and a link to the homepage of your site could be a good idea.

This is a basic html skeleton:

Code:

<html>
<head>
<title>[COLOR="Red"]The name of your site here[/COLOR]</title>
</head>
<body>
<div style="margin:60px auto;width:60%">
[COLOR="Red"]A little information here[/COLOR]
 <a href="http://[COLOR="Red"]www.domain.com[/COLOR]">[COLOR="Red"]Startpage[/COLOR]</a> 
</div>
</body>
</html>

The <div style="..."> is optional, but places the text a bit down from the top of the page and also puts it more to the center of the page side wise. Remember to remove the ending </div> as well if you remove that part.

The red text is the one you should change to match your site.

blackheart99999 · Oct 23, 2009

Thanks ! I'll do that !

Was having a problem getting new domain to work... Atlast its working fine now !

But theres a little confusion.... If you can clarify it.... PLEASE !!!!

While adding new domain name I filled in the details like this:

New domain name : mynewdomain.com
subdomain/ftp username: mynewdomain
document root : public_html/mynewdomain.com
Password : xyz

Now... If I login from FTP client and enter mynewdomain.com as ftp address, ftp username: mynewdomain and password: xyz . It doesn't work !
But if I type mynewdomain.com as ftp address and my default cpanel username and password, it works !

Thanks a lot in advance !

Anna · Oct 23, 2009

when logging in with the ftp user name you got with the addon domain you should use: mynewdomain@olddomain.com as user name.

the reason it works using mynewdomain.com with your default cPanel and user name is because it still points to the same server as your olddomain.com, and hence the default cPanel user name is a valid user for ftp access on that server.

blackheart99999 · Oct 24, 2009

Alright.... Thanks a lot !!!

I got this notification message "10 days registered" Whats that mean ?
And what are credits ? I got 15 ! whats the use of it ?

And is there anything I have to keep in mind ? like logging in to forums.x10hosting.com to keep my account alive....

Anna · Oct 24, 2009

credits can be used to purchase things, either from other members (for instance advertise on their site) or some items from x10hosting.com, which you can see here: http://forums.x10hosting.com/rewards.php

The message just means you have been registered at the forum for 10 days.

Yes, you need to login to the forums at least once every two weeks to keep the account active, posting is optional. Though it is recommended that you take a few minutes to check whats new.

blackheart99999 · Oct 24, 2009

Thanks for all the info. that you gave me !

Anna · Oct 24, 2009

since issue seem to be solved I'll close this thread.

If you have other questions feel free to create a new support thread.

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