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How do I use PHP with HostGator?

Last updated on September 25, 2022 @ 7:21 pm

PHP is a popular programming language that is often used together with MySQL to power web applications. HostGator is a hosting company that offers PHP and MySQL hosting plans.

This article will show you how to set up PHP and MySQL on HostGator, and how to use them to power your own web application.

To get started, first create a new HostGator account. Once you have an account, log in and click on the “Plan & Add Ons” tab.

Then, under “Web Hosting,” click on the “PHP” tab.

The first step is to select a PHP hosting plan. You can choose between the “Basic” and “Standard” plans.

The “Basic” plan costs $5 per month, and offers 1GB of memory and 5GB of storage. The “Standard” plan costs $10 per month and offers 2GB of memory and 10GB of storage.

Next, you need to select a MySQL hosting plan. You can choose between the “Standard” and “Advanced” plans.

The “Standard” plan costs $5 per month, and offers 1GB of memory and 5GB of storage. The “Advanced” plan costs $10 per month and offers 2GB of memory and 10GB of storage.

Once you have selected your PHP and MySQL hosting plans, you will need to create a new account on the HostGator server. To do this, click on the “Accounts” tab and then click on the “Create Account” link.

Next, you will need to provide your login information. This information will be used to access your HostGator account and manage your web applications.

Next, you will need to provide your domain name. This information will be used to create a hosting account for your web application on the HostGator server.

Finally, you will need to provide your hosting information.

Once you have completed these steps, you will be ready to start setting up your web application on the HostGator server.

To get started, first create a new folder on the HostGator server. This folder will be used to store your web application files.

Next, download and install the PHP and MySQL extensions for HostGator. To do this, open the “Extensions” tab in your HostGator account and click on the “Get Extensions” link.

PRO TIP: When using PHP with HostGator, be sure to use the most up-to-date version of PHP. HostGator will automatically update your version of PHP when a new version is released, but you can also manually update your version of PHP. Be sure to back up your website before updating your version of PHP.

Then, click on the “Download” button and select the “PHP” and “MySQL” extensions from the list.

After you have downloaded the extensions, you will need to extract the files to your new folder on the HostGator server. To do this, open a command prompt and navigate to your new folder.

Next, you will need to install the PHP and MySQL extensions. To do this, open the “Extensions” tab in your HostGator account and click on the “Install Extensions” link.

Then, select the “PHP” and “MySQL” extensions from the list.

After you have installed the extensions, you will need to create a new database on the HostGator server. To do this, open the “Databases” tab in your HostGator account and click on the “Create Database” link.

Next, provide your database name and password.

After you have created your database, you will need to create a new web application on the HostGator server. To do this, open the “Applications” tab in your HostGator account and click on the “Create Application” link.

Next, provide your application name and description.

Finally, you will need to provide your web application files. To do this, open the “Files” tab in your HostGator account and click on the “Upload Files” link.

Next, select the files that you want to upload to your web application.

After you have uploaded the files, you will need to create a new web server on the HostGator server. To do this, open the “Servers” tab in your HostGator account and click on the “Create Server” link.

Next, provide your server name and server address.

After you have created your web server, you will need to create a new site on the HostGator server. To do this, open the ” Sites” tab in your HostGator account and click on the “Create Site” link.

Next, provide your site name and description.

Finally, you will need to provide your security credentials. This information will be used to create a secure connection to your web application.

After you have completed these steps, you will be ready to start using your new web application.

Kathy McFarland

Kathy McFarland

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