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 Are Suncoast Hosting mysql databases unicode compatible?

Yes, Suncoast Hosting mysql databases are unicode compatible.

 Can I add an auto responder to my emails?

An auto responder can be setup in cPanel to respond to any incoming emails with a message...

 Can I change my cPanel username?

Unfortunately our system does not allow a change of username as the system uses your current...

 Can I execute shell exec() function on PHP or it is prohibited?

Shell exec() is supported on Suncoast Hosting dedicated and VPS server plans but not currently on...

 Can I have register globals turned on?

Suncoast Hosting does not recommend that you use register globals, however, they can turned on if...

 Can I set 'always populate raw post data' in the php.ini file?

In PHP 5.6.x, the use of always_populate_raw_post_data leads to a deprecation error when...

 Can I set permissions to 777?

YES you can BUT it is not recommended to change your permissions to 777 as other users on the...

 Do I get a Site Seal when I purchase an SSL Certificate?

Yes you do receive a Site Seal when you purchase an SSL Certificate.

 Do I use localhost or remotemysqlhost for my mysql connection?

You can view whether your account is using localhost or remotemysql host in your cPanel account....

 Do shared servers have pear php installed?

All of Suncoast Hosting shared servers have pear PHP installed on them.

 Do we support ffmpeg?

Suncoast Hosting dedicated and VPS servers allow any application to be installed including...

 Do you support .htpasswd?

All Suncoast Hosting plans support .htpasswd.

 Do you support Django?

Django is supported on Suncoast Hosting dedicated and VPS server plans, but not currently on our...

 Do you support JSP?

Jsp is supported on Suncoast Hosting dedicated and VPS plans, which allow any applications to be...

 Do you support Joomla!?

Yes we support Joomla! Infact we are listed on the Joomla Resources Directory as a Joomla Hosting...

 Do you support SFTP?

SFTP is activated if you have SSH access. If not, you need SSH access and to be able to& ;use SFTP.

 Do you support SSI (server side include) on html pages?

Yes, Suncoast Hosting supports SSI (server side includes).

 Do you support Zend Optimizer?

Yes, Suncoast Hosting supports Zend Optimizer v3.3.0.

 Do you support scripting in Lisp?

Suncoast Hosting does not currently support scripting in Lisp. For further information please...

 Does Suncoast Hosting support Dolphin?

Suncoast Hosting dedicated and VPS server plans allow any application to be installed including...

 Error: register_globals is disabled in your PHP configuration

If you installed a new script and are getting the 500 error trying to load the page please see...

 For shared SSH access, is wget() command allowed?

Yes, wget() command is allowed for shared SSH access.

 How do I add another domain to my account?

You can add unlimited addon domains to your Suncoast Hosting account. Firstly please ensure that...

 How do I autoinstall applications such as Wordpress or phpBB?

All of Suncoast Hosting shared hosting plans and include a free utility called Fantastico or...

 How do I backup my site in cPanel?

It is important to have your own backup& ;procedure in place& ;to protect yourself from losing...

 How do I change my cPanel password?

You can change your cPanel password at anytime. - Login to your control panel...

 How do I change permissions on files and folders?

Login to your Control Panel at www.yourdomain.com.au/cpanel using your cPanel username and...

 How do I edit my website using the sitebuilder?

As of 2015 Suncoast Hosting stopped supporting RVsitebuilder with its Shared Hosting plans.

 How do I get my site to automatically go to my first page?

All your website's files and folders should be placed under the public_html directory in your...

 How do I login and use my email or webmail?

Working with Email Accounts=============================The following email will guide you in...

 How do I login to my domain's cPanel?

You can login to your cPanel by going to www.yourdomain.com.au/cpanel (Suncoast Hosting is your...

 How do I password protect a folder?

Within your Suncoast Hosting control panel, you have the ability to password protect a folder...

 How do I read my web stats on Webalizer?

You can view your website's statistics through the Webalizer feature in cPanel. This can be found...

 How do I setup Cron jobs?

A cron job allows you to run a certain command at times set by the job such as deleting temporary...

 How do I transfer my existing website's content to Suncoast Hosting?

If you have been using cPanel with your previous host then you need to create a full backup of...

 How do you download raw access logs?

You can download raw access logs through your cPanel account. Login to your account at...

 How much is a dedicated IP?

We don't supply dedicated IP addresses for shared hosting. Dedicated IP addresses only come with...

 How to Reset cPanel's Account Password

If you have access to your cPanel account, follow these steps to reset your password:1. Log in to...

 How to enable/disable Spam Assassin?

Spam Assassin is& ; used to filter out incoming email on a server side basis.& ;The feature can...

 I need to upload larger files, can you increase the PHP setting?

If you would like to increase the PHP setting please contact our team via live chat or by...

 I've lost my control panel/billing logins.

If you have forgotten or lost your username or password you can have your welcome email resent,...

 Is SSH available for windows?

No, SSH is not available for Windows.

 My content is in the wrong folder, how do I move the files to the correct location?

You would need to move your content to the public_html folder (for the main domain). You can move...

 Mysql database and user naming syntax

Since we run a shared hosting environment, we have to uniquely identify your usernames to your...

 Should I store a local copy of my website?

It is essential& ;to keep a local copy of your website to protect it from any number of...

 What is HotLink Protection?

HotLink protection prevents other websites from directly linking to files on your website. Other...

 What is PHPSUEXEC?

When using the common PHP installation on a webserver, PHP runs as the user nobody and it doesn't...

 What is SSH?

Secure Shell (SSH), known as Secure Socket Shell, is a UNIX-based command interface and protocol...

 What is a Parked Domain?

A parked domain points a new domain name to the same directory that your primary account points...

 What is the maximum php upload file size on your servers?

The maximum php upload file size is 2 MB on our shared hosting servers. A higher file size is...

 What is the path to public html in php?

The path to public html is: /home/your-cpanel-username/public_html

 What shopping cart programs do you have?

If you login to you cPanel account at www.yourdomain.com.au/cpanel and select...

 What version of Apache do you support?

Apache versions are updated frequently along with the update of controlpanel. Please login into...

 What version of Ruby on Rails do you support?

Suncoast Hosting supports version 2.7 of Ruby on Rails. The web program can be found in you...

 Where do I upload my files?

All files and folders should be uploaded to the public_html directory.The public_html folder can...

 Why do you restrict outgoing port access? Why do you charge for a dedicated IP?

We restrict outgoing port access as a result of the shared hosting environment. In this...

 How to Update cPanel Contact Information and Receive Resource Limit Notifications

If you want to receive a notification on reaching your disk quota, bandwidth usage limit or wish...

 How to Change cPanel's Style/Theme

Switching over to another cPanel theme with a different style is easy.1. Log in to your cPanel...

 How to Change the Language of Your cPanel Account

cPanel supports many languages. If you want to change your cPanel language to a native one, you...

 How to Upload Files via the cPanel File Manager

You can use cPanel's built-in file manager instead of an FTP program to manage your website...

 How to Create a New Folder or Files in the cPanel File Manager

cPanel File Manager is handy for managing your website files. 1. Log in to your cPanel...

 How to Edit a File in the cPanel File Manager

You can use cPanel's built-in file manager to edit files on your website. 1. Log in to your...

 How to Edit (Dot)htaccess File in the cPanel File Manager

1. Log in to your cPanel account. 2. In the Files section, click on File Manager. 3. Navigate...

 How to Check the Disk Usage and the Bandwidth Usage of Directories

If you are getting a disk space usage warning from cPanel and don't know which directory is using...

 How to Create a Cronjob in cPanel

1. Log in to your cPanel account. 2. In the Advanced section, click on Cron Jobs. 3. Under Add...

 How to Edit or Delete a Cronjob in cPanel

How to Edit a Cronjob?1. Log in to your cPanel account.2. In the Advanced section, click on Cron...

 How to Update a Cronjob Email Address in cPanel

You can enable cronjob notifications or update a cronjob's email address in cPanel. 1. Log in to...

 How to Change the PHP Version on Your Domain in cPanel

Some software requires a different version of PHP. You can switch the PHP versions using cPanel....

 How to Reset the PHP Version to the Default Version in cPanel

If you want to reset the PHP version to the default version, follow these instructions:1. Log in...

 How to Set the PHP Version per Domain in cPanel

In this article, we will demonstrate how to use cPanel to set different PHP versions for...

 How to Set the PHP Version per Directory in cPanel

Do you want to use different PHP versions per directory? You can do this using cPanel and the dot...

 How to Add "A Record" in cPanel

The "A record" is a DNS record used for pointing a domain or a subdomain to an IP address. You...

 How to Add an MX Record in cPanel

A mail exchanger record (MX record) is a record in the Domain Name System that specifies a mail...

 How to Edit or Remove an MX Record in cPanel

You can edit or remove an MX Record in cPanel using the cPanel's DNS Zone Editor. It allows you...

 How to Add a CNAME Record in cPanel

CNAME records are referred to as alias records since they map an alias to its canonical name. You...

 How to Edit or Remove CNAME Record in cPanel

You can edit or remove CNAME Record from cPanel using the cPanel's DNS Zone Editor. It allows you...

 How to Edit or Remove a Record in cPanel

You can edit or remove a Record in cPanel using the cPanel's DNS Zone Editor. It allows you to...

 How to Create an Additional Web Disk Account in cPanel

You can use the cPanel's login details to access your Web Disk. You can also create an additional...

 How to Access cPanel Web Disk

You can use the cPanel's login details to access your Web Disk. It supports various operating...