Your DNS cache stores the locations (IP addresses) of web servers that contain web pages which you have recently viewed. If the location of the web server changes before the entry in your DNS cache updates, you can no longer access the site. If you encounter a large number of HTML 404 error codes, you may […]
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Using FTP to Manage Files
To use FTP to manage files you will need three key pieces of information… and of course an FTP program Setting up the Connection You have now just saved your connection information in FileZilla, if you want you can open Site Manager again and click on New Site under Select Entry to change the name from New Site […]
Deleting an FTP Account
Deleting an FTP account is as simple as creating the account. Deleting the account does not delete the folder or its contents, but it does prevent anyone from accessing that folder through FTP. To delete an FTP account:
Adding a New FTP Account
An FTP account creates a folder on the “public_html” level of your site that allows external users that have the password to upload and download files from that location. If you think that your account is being used incorrectly, you may have to change your password. Note: Please be aware that all users with the […]
What is a LOCKED Domain?
By default, HostPico sets a domain to LOCKED status. When a domain name is locked, it means:
What is PENDING RESTORE?
A domain name is placed in PENDING RESTORE status when a registrar requests restoration of a domain that is in REDEMPTION PERIOD status. You may read about REDEMPTION PERIOD here.
What is PENDING DELETE?
A domain name is placed in PENDING DELETE status for a period of 5 calendar days, if it has not been restored during the Redemption Period upon which it will be totally lost from the registry. In such cases, domain names maybe lost to squatters. See Wikipedia: Domain Squatters. This status applies to expired domains that […]
What is Domain Name REDEMPTION?
A domain redemption fee is a fee charged by a domain name registrar when a domain name expires and enters the redemption period. The redemption period is a 30-day window during which the domain owner can still renew the domain name, but they must pay the redemption fee in addition to the regular renewal fee. […]
What are DNS Zone Records?
We provide Cloud DNS on demand for all domain names registered with HostPico. Before you commence setup we expect that you are familiar with the following terminologies: CNAME Records are used to define an alias hostname. A CNAME record takes this format: alias.domain.name IN CNAME otherhost.domain.name. This defines alias.domain.name as an alias for the host […]
How to Setup Your Domain with Blogger
Blogger is very easy to setup with your domain here at GigaLayer. It may take a number of steps that may appear complex, but relax, follow through and in few minutes you’d be up and running on a Blogger account with your custom domain ready for business. Follow these steps: Getting Blogger Setting: Configuring GigaLayer […]