Server and Hosting Information
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Find Your Version
- To find your version, log in to your dashboard.
- Click "Manage" next to your hosting.
- Access server settings.
- GoDaddy provides support.
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Update Website Using cPanel
- To update a website, use the cPanel File Manager.
- Right-click the file and select Edit.
- Edit the file, then select Save Changes.
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Updating PHP Configuration
- You can’t edit php.ini directly.
- Upload your own copy with new settings through cPanel.
- Go to cPanel, click "Switch to PHP options", edit configuration, and then save changes.
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Check MySQL Version
- Check the MySQL shell to find the version.
- Click "Server Status" under MANAGEMENT to locate the version.
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GoDaddy MySQL Database Access
- GoDaddy has MySQL.
- Use the MySQL Database Wizard in cPanel.
- Follow the steps in cPanel under Hosting to access the wizard.
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Server and Domain Information
- Find your server name, which ends in ".secureserver.net" or ".hostedresource.com".
- GoDaddy offers various hosting plans starting at $1.99 per month.
Web and Software Configuration
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Managing Apache
- Apache has a learning curve and limited scalability.
- Optimize Apache by configuring server settings and enabling caching.
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SSL Configuration
- SSL configuration impacts secure connection handling.
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DNS Management
- Use GoDaddy’s Premium DNS for advanced features.
- A Records map domains to IP addresses for domain access.
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Connection with Other Platforms
- Connect a GoDaddy domain to Shopify by following specific steps in the settings.
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Regaining Account Access
- If needed, regain GoDaddy account access through the provided form.
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Software Delivery
- Sauce Labs delivers software to GoDaddy, improving testing efficiency.
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MySQL Database Management
- The MySQL version remains constant after creation.
- Verify the specific version in the Web/Classic Hosting settings.