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HOW TO...
HOW TO GET A SPACE IN CYPER SPACE
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Go to
http://www.bravenet.com to sign up for Free
Web Hosting Click on the link 'Join Bravenet' at the top right of the page |
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Fill out the form to join -
choose a user name and password that you will
remember! Don't worry about your website
address, we will get to this later. Make sure you enter your email address correctly as you will need to collect your validation code from this address. After this page you will see a page of offers, you can ignore these if you want and click the continue button at the bottom of the page. |
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You will now see a 'Welcome
Page' when you click on 'Get Free Hosting' you
will be asked to validate your account and
choose any newsletters you want to subscribe to. You do not need to choose any and may just continue. |
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The next page will ask you to choose your hosting. Choose the 'get bravehost' button for free webhosting. |
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You will now asked to choose your hosting package. Pick the button 'Free'. |
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The next page will allow you
to choose your web address. IMPORTANT - choose the option 'Build a new website' on the left; the option on the right is a paid option. |
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You will now get a pop-up
box. Choose the first option 'Use a subdomain'. This is where you choose your website address. |
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Type your desired sub-domain
into blank space in the next screen, and click
'create sub-domain'. This will form your website's address e.g. http://sshowto.bravehost.com |
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You will now be taken to your
'Website Manager' page. To begin uploading click on 'File Manager' the first option in the left hand column. |
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In the next box browse to the
location on your computer where you stored the
files you were sent. IMPORTANT - do not change the names of any of the files or any links I have put in will not work! If you want to upload more than the four files allowed for simply click 'new file upload box' |
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When your files are uploaded
you will be taken back to the Website Manager
page. There is one final step to take. You will notice that there are now TWO index files. Index.html and Index.htm Index.html is the 'holding page' by Bravenet. Delete this file by click the red circle with the cross in it. Next re-name the file Index.htm to Index.html. This is VERY IMPORTANT. If you do not do this you will not see your site! |
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That's it. You've finished. Your website is now ready to view. Go to your sub-domain that you created earlier e.g. http://sshowto.bravehost.com Don't forget to advertise your new address on the forum! |
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