Web Hosting Technical Support :: Domain Hosting, Reseller Web Hosting Australia, Domain Registration

These are the most common questions that have come through our support channels. We offer this FAQ to you so that issues can be solved via troubleshooting yourselves.

First, you should visit the 'How To' section, where you can learn how to upload your website, setup emails and various other topics.

SCRIPTS & DATABASES

When I try to create a new database, it tells me the database already exists, even though it doesn't appear on the list.

You may have tried to create a database with the same name as an existing database on the server. You can still create another database, but name it differently.

What server do I connect the mySQL database to?

localhost

External access to mySQL is disabled by default as a security measure.

What is the full server path for my website?

It depends which server you are on, so try both if one doesn't work:

/home/httpd/vhosts/yourdomain.com/httpdocs/
or
/var/www/vhosts/youdomain.com/httpdocs/

Replace "yourdomain.com" with your actual domain name.

What is the path for perl?

#! /usr/bin/perl

What is the path for PEAR libraries?

/usr/lib/php/PEAR or
/usr/share/pear

What is the path for python?

/usr/bin/python

What is the path for Image Magick?

/usr/bin/

# convert
/usr/bin/convert

Why is the time on the server incorrect?

Due to the fact that we have clients from all around the world and in different time zones, we do not set the time on the server. Please adjust the time displayed in your scripts to compensate for the time difference.

For OBDC connections, what is the [DBQ] File Path?

For Windows web hosting when adding an Access .database, the [DBQ] File Path is:
d:\inetpub\vhosts\yourdomain.com\httpdocs\

where you must replace 'yourdomain.com' with your domain name.

eg, d:\inetpub\vhosts\valuehosting.com.au\httpdocs\database.mdb

For OBDC connections, what is the SQL Server?

[Driver] = SQL Server
[Server] = 65.98.59.10 (or check the DNS section within Plesk)
Connect to the ASP.Net Enterprise Manager via http://mssql.yourdomain.com/app/default.aspx
Note: replace 'yourdomain.com' with your actual domain name.

How Can I Enable Parent Paths on the Windows Server?

You can also enable parent path for your domain via the Plesk control panel.
Hosting --> Web Directories --> Preferences --> Application settings
Or Please refer to the Plesk website for step-by-step instructions.

How Do I Backup MySQL Databases?

Login to the Plesk Control Panel.
Click on Home > Databases > database name
Now click on DB Webadmin - this will pop up a new window. Make sure pop ups are not blocked.
You should now be in PHPmyAdmin. Click on the database name on the left-hand side (usually the first line).
The right-hand screen should update. At the top on the right hand screen, click on Export.
Under 'Structure' we recommend you tick 'Add Drop Table'. Under 'Data' , we recommend untick 'Complete Inserts' and untick 'Extended Inserts'. Leave everything else as is.
Then tick 'Save as File' and click Go.

I am on Windows server, and cant send mail through website forms

You need to authenticate SMTP mail using an existing mailbox already setup on your domain name. Please see this example.

EMAIL

How do I setup email accounts?

This information was sent to you in the Account Activation email:

Log into the Administration Control Panel

1) Click on 'MAIL' and enter a new mail name (eg, for david@yourdomain.com, enter 'david' in the box). Then click 'ADD'.

2) There are several options.

2a) For a POP box (eg, to check email through Outlook), tick 'mailbox' and enter a password twice.

2b) To redirect this email address to an existing email address, tick 'redirect' and enter the email address you want to receive the redirected emails.

2c) A mailgroup is a 'multiple redirection' where you can enter several email addresses that you want to receive a copy of the email sent to this account.

3) Click 'UPDATE'.

I can't see the login to webmail.

1) First try http://webmail.yourdomain.com/
2) Or, try http://webmail.yourdomain.com/horde/sqmail/src/login.php

NOTE: Do NOT put in www.

The time shown in Webmail is incorrect! How do I fix it?

Due to the fact that we have clients from all around the world and in different time zones, we do not set the time on the server.

Within Webmail, goto Options >> Personal Information
Then under Timezone Options, change the settings to your local time - then click Submit.

I think I setup my mail accounts correctly, but I can't login to webmail.

Log into the Administration Control Panel, click on MAIL, and make sure you have TICKED the 'mailbox' item.

I think I setup my mail accounts correctly, but Outlook says:
a) There was a problem logging onto your mail server. Your username or password was rejected.

1) In the Administration Control Panel, make sure you ticked the 'mailbox' box.
2) First make sure your password is correct.
3) Make sure your username or Account Name is the full email address (eg, david@yourdomain.com).
4) Make sure your incoming/outgoing mail server is 'mail.yourdomain.com' Check the spelling of your domain name.

b) Socket not found.

Check your internet is still connected! Or, call your ISP to see what the problem is.

I get bounced emails stating "that domain isn't in my list of allowed rcpthosts (#5.7.1)".

This is an error caused by a strange combination of your ISP's mail server rules & your email program settings.

Fix procedure in Outlook as follows:

Tools -> E-mail accounts.. -> View or change/properties... -> Servers

1) If you are using your domain name as the outgoing mail server, change it to your ISP's outgoing mail server.
If you are using your ISP's mail server for outgoing mail, change it to your domain's outgoing mail server.

2) Check the box next to "My outgoing server (SMTP) requires authentication" and select one of the three options:

a) Use the same settings as my incoming mail server

If there are still problems, click to Advanced.

for 'outgoing', click 'This server requires authentication'.

In Outlook Express:

b) Provide mail server logon name and password

Click on OK, then Test Account Settings... to verify everything is working OK.

I'm told my mailbox is full! What should I do?

1) Setup your email program to download your emails off the server. See Outlook Tutorial.
Also under the Account Properties >> Advanced in Outlook, make sure 'Leave a copy of messages on server' is NOT ticked.

2) Login to Webmail and check if there are emails in your Inbox. eg, http://webmail.yourdomain.com/
You should actively delete emails that are not necessary, or download them to your computer for storage (such as using Outlook).

3) Make sure you 'purge' the trash in webmail.

I'm using Eudora, and it cannot receive emails.

In your mailbox properties, select "Never" in the 'Secure Sockets when Sending/Receiving' section.

The Mailserver is being blocked by an anti-spam list. Why am I listed as a spammer ?

Just like most people connected to the internet, we hate spammers and spam mail. Unfortunately, the way that spam block lists are managed, it is virtually impossible to remove yourself from a spam list, even when you have done absolutely nothing wrong. Please note that these spam blocks are completely beyond our control. Blockers such as Spamcop and SPEWS block a range of IP addresses and unfortunately our server may be within the range, even though our server is not to blame.
There is nothing we can do except wait until the block is removed, which can be anywhere within a few days upto a month.

I can receive emails, but cannot send. Help!

Some Internet Service Providers ("ISP" eg, Bigpond, Optus etc) require you to send emails through their own mailserver, and not through an external mailserver such as ours. This is not a problem and your emails will still be received and sent correctly.
Please change the outgoing mailserver in your email program to your ISP's outgoing mailserver. If you are not sure what it is, please contact your ISP.

However, if you feel you have to use our server to send mail, you would first need to make sure your ISP is not blocking port 25.
Then in your email program, select to send mail using Authentication, and enter your username/password in the fields.

When downloading emails in Outlook, it gets stuck and does not finish?

Sounds like you have been sent a dodgy email that confuses Outlook.

Please login to your mailbox via Webmail. Look for any emails from "Unknown" with a date of "December 31st, 1969" or 31/12/69
You should delete this email and any other emails with an obviously dodgy date. Don't forget to purge the Trash to remove any unwanted emails from your mailbox.
Now try again in Outlook.

I received a bounced email I didnt send coming from my own domain! How? Why?

These emails are caused by spammers using your domain as the "reply to" address in their emails. This does not mean your computer or website is infected or insecure. Please ignore and delete them and NEVER open any unknown attachments.

The spammer finds your email addresses and website via search engines or other people who have you in their addressbook. They will try send emails from common email addresses at your domain, such as admin, webmaster, security, info, etc

The spammer masks your domains email address to fool the receiver into thinking its legitimate. This is commonly called "spoofing". Unfortunately, there is not much we can do since the spammer is originating on an external server.

Please note that they are not targeting you specifically. The spammer would be doing this for literally thousands of domains across the internet. They usually stop after a few days and move onto the next victim. The best remedy is patience.

I received a virus through my website. Does your system scan for viruses?

Yes, our system is constantly scanning and deleting viruses. Although a larger majority would be removed and you would never see them, inevitably some will get through. This is why all ISP's recommend you install a virus scanner on your computer as well for extra protection..Do not open any unknown email attachments. Please scan your system often using an anti-virus program. We recommend AVG, available here.

Please ensure your virus scanner is always up-to-date.