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What is index.html?
Index.html is the name of the file that is saved as your front or default home page. This is what you see when you go to for ex: http://www.yourwebsite.com. You need to have an index.html page in order for your website to appear on the Internet.
Does LS Media support Microsoft FrontPage?
LS Media installs the necessary extensions for you to use FrontPage. These extensions are needed to enable you to publish your site with FrontPage, and to run the tools supported by FrontPage: WebBots, ToDo Lists and the FrontPage/Explorer interface.
LS Media does not offer technical support for issues directly related to the use of FrontPage or any FTP software, instead we encourage you to contact the manufacturer directly. Also, please note that not all LS Media hosting plans include FrontPage Extensions. Please check the plan description pages for details.
How do I upload my website so it shows up on the Internet?
You can upload your website using FTP software. FTP stands for file transfer protocol, which is an application that allows you to transfer your files to your web site. Think of it as simply copying files from your computer to ours.You may also upload your files by using the built-in File Manager that comes with your LS Media hosting account.
Where can I find FTP software?
We recommend CuteFTP from Globalscape:
www.globalscape.com
How do I change my password?
When logging on to the control panel using your LS Media id and password, you may click on the "change password" tab at either the top or bottom of the page.
I forgot my password! How can I logon to the Control Panel?
Your privacy is our primary concern. For your protection, we will not give your password to anyone on the phone. However, if you have lost your password, click here to have it emailed to the email address we have on file for you.
What is PHP?
PHP is a widely used Open Source server-side general-purpose scripting language that is especially suited for Web development and can be embedded into HTML. Its syntax draws upon C, Java, and Perl, and is easy to learn. PHP runs on many different platforms and can be used as a standalone executable or as a module under a variety of web servers. It has support for databases, XML, LDAP, IMAP, Java, various Internet protocols, and is extensible via its powerful API.
To denote a file as a PHP files, the extension of the files is .PHP. PHP statements and commands are actually embedded in your HTML documents. When the Web server sees the PHP statements in the Web page, the server executes the statements and sends the resulting output along with the rest of the HTML.
What are Server-Side Scripts?
This means that script execute on the Web server, not within the browser on your local machine.
What is s Cross-platform Scripting Language?
Cross-platform means that script can run on many different operating systems and Web servers.
What is an HTML embedded scripting language?
This means that scripting statements and commands are actually embedded in your HTML documents. When the Web server sees the statements in the Web page, the server executes the statements and sends the resulting output along with the rest of the HTML. Some of the HTML embedded Scripting Languages are ASP(Active Server Pages), PHP, and Cold Fusion.
How can I find out if the domain name I want is available?
To check if your domain name is available click here to visit our domain registration page. Simply type the name in the search box and click "Submit".If your selection is available you will be able to register it right on our site! Please note that your name is not registered until your payment has been processed, and there is no obligation to buy.
How much does a domain name cost?
Domain names ending in .com, .net, .org, .info, and .biz are available from LS Media for $9.95 per year.
What are the guidelines for a domain name?
Your domain name may include any letters in the English alphabet, any numbers, the dash (-) and the underscore (_). No spaces or other characters are allowed. domain names must be less than 64 characters in length (including the extension portion), and must begin and end with a letter or a number. We also offer the following helpful hints:
Be careful using a zero, as it may get confused with the letter "O". To separate words, use the dash (-). Spaces are not allowed. Domain names are not case sensitive, most users enter in all lower-case letters. Try to select a domain name that is a maximum of 15 characters.
What if I misspell my domain name?
Unfortunately, once a domain name has been registered, it cannot be changed. Please type your domain name carefully when placing an order! You will be given a chance to review your information before your order is submitted.
Can I choose any domain name?
Good question. In theory, you can register any domain name that is available. In practice, however, there are some restrictions. Our policy states that you cannot register a name which you know to be the registered trademark, service mark, or copyrighted property of another. In doing so, this is a violation of the LS Media Terms of Service, and may also violate the copyright or patent laws of the United States and other countries.
What happens when my domain name expires?
You will always have the option of renewing your domain name before it expires. You will receive an e-mail giving you the option to renew 30 days before your domain name expires.
How do I change the contact information associated with my domain name?
You can change your contact information by logging into your domain manager with your username and password. You will receive this information in an e-mail when your domain name is registered. If you have lost this information, simply call us at 1-800-351_HOST (4678) or e-mail support@lshost.com. For your protection, we will not give your password to anyone on the phone. However, we will be happy to email your password to the email address we have on file for you.
Is my domain contact information available to others?
Your domain contact information is available to anyone who performs a whois search on the Internet. This rule is set by ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers).
What is LS Media's DNS information?
Primary Name Server: NS1.LSHOST.COM
Secondary Name Server: NS2.LSHOST.COM
What is DNS and how does it work?
DNS stands for Domain Name System. It is the system that the Internet uses to convert numerical IP (Internet Protocol) addresses to letters (eg, www.lshost.com). Domain names are registered with a central organization in each country and are also associated with two DNS servers: a primary server and a secondary server.
When someone types a domain name into a web browser, his or her Internet Service Provider's DNS server looks to its cache for an IP address associated with that domain name. If the ISP does not have an entry cached, it sends a "lookup query" to other DNS servers, which then return the IP address associated with the requested domain name back to the ISP. Once the ISP's server has that information, the user can access the web site.
Do I have to change my IP address when editing my name servers?
No. Our system will automatically resolve your IP addresses once the name servers are edited.
What if I registered my domain through another company?
Can I still buy an LS Media hosting account?
Sure, no problem! You will have to change the DNS information for your domain, which is a simple process. Just contact your registrar and change the name servers associated with your domain to our name servers:
Primary Name Server: NS1.LSHOST.COM
Secondary Name Server: NS2.LSHOST.COM
Once you have changed your name servers, please allow 24-48 hours for those changes to take effect throughout the internet.
