QueenTiye Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 I want to give a staff member of mine access to my account so that he can practice using php and mysql. I know that I can give him FTP access (but forgot how to do that), but I'm not clear that giving him access to a subdomain or test account by ftp will give him enough access to play around with the code. Is this doable, assuming that I'm going to trash the subdomain when he's finished? and - HOW do I do it? QT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCH-Bruce Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 You will have to create a database for them to use but yes you can set up an FTP account to go to the subdomain (folder) only in cPanel. When adding the FTP account just specify the folder the subdomain is using. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Crabb Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 An alternative to experimenting in your account, you might also consider having him install WAMP Server on his PC. http://www.wampserver.com/en/ This way, if any learning experiments that go awry it won't create problems in your account. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueenTiye Posted February 8, 2008 Author Share Posted February 8, 2008 OK - I set this up and now can't figure out how to get into it. More specifically - the person I'm trying to help says that he normally just types the ftp address into a browser window and gains access that way (as opposed to using an ftp software solution). Here's what I have: ftp://subdomain@maindomain.net That actually does bring up an authentication window, but when I put the password in - it doesn't work. How do I give him access to the subdomain? What am I doing wrong? QT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCH-Bruce Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 I don't use a browser to FTP. Try it in an FTP client. And it would be subdomain.domain.ext not subdomain@domain.ext Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueenTiye Posted February 8, 2008 Author Share Posted February 8, 2008 I don't use a browser to FTP. Try it in an FTP client. And it would be subdomain.domain.ext not subdomain@domain.ext No - it wasn't a typo... the configuration you mention brings up this error messag: The connection was reset The connection to the server was reset while the page was loading. * The site could be temporarily unavailable or too busy. Try again in a few moments. * If you are unable to load any pages, check your computer's network connection. * If your computer or network is protected by a firewall or proxy, make sure that Firefox is permitted to access the Web. In IE7 I get: Internet Explorer cannot display the webpage Most likely causes: You are not connected to the Internet. The website is encountering problems. There might be a typing error in the address. And - I gather he doesn't have a client and hasn't ever had to have one. Is that a requirement for sites hosted here? QT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCH-Bruce Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 Ok, I was successful logging in once with IE7 using the following. >ftp://username:password@domain.ext Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueenTiye Posted February 8, 2008 Author Share Posted February 8, 2008 Well - that worked the way I expect an FTP to work - asking for username and password, but it declines to accept the password. QT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCH-Thomas Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 If the password is correct but it still fails, please open a ticket and ask the techs to look in to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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