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Can I See My FTP, Email or Database Passwords?
StackCP stores FTP, email and database passwords encrypted, so it can't show them. Learn which password is visible, how to reset the rest and where your site keeps its database password.
How to Create a MySQL Database in StackCP
Create a new MySQL (MariaDB) database for your website in StackCP, learn the naming rules and size limit, and find the connection details your app needs.
How to Import a .sql File with phpMyAdmin
Restore a backup or move a site by importing a .sql file into your database with phpMyAdmin in StackCP, plus fixes for the most common import errors.
Microsoft SQL Server (MS SQL): What It Is and How to Manage It
Learn what Microsoft SQL Server is and how to connect to, manage and back up an MS SQL database with SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), if your plan includes MS SQL.
What Is MariaDB and How Do I Check My Version?
FimuroHost databases run on MariaDB, a drop-in replacement for MySQL. Find out what that means for your apps and how to check the exact server version in phpMyAdmin.
What Is the Maximum MySQL Database Size?
Each MySQL database on FimuroHost Cloud Hosting can currently hold up to 1 GB. See how much space that really is, how to check usage and what to do if you outgrow it.
Why You Can't Use localhost as Your Database Host
On FimuroHost Cloud Hosting your database runs on its own server, so localhost won't connect. Here's how to find the right database hostname and where to enter it.
Classic ASP: Parent Paths and Showing Detailed Errors
On Windows hosting, Classic ASP parent paths (../) are disabled. Learn how to switch includes to virtual paths and how to show detailed errors with web.config while debugging.
Fix “Call to undefined function mysql_connect()”
The old PHP mysql extension no longer exists in modern PHP. Learn why mysql_connect() fails and how to move your code to mysqli or PDO, with a short example of each.
How PHP Runs on FimuroHost: PHP-FPM, Not mod_fcgid
FimuroHost Cloud Hosting runs PHP through PHP-FPM on a custom web server setup, not Apache's mod_fcgid. Here's what that means for your settings and .htaccess files.
How to Change PHP Settings in StackCP and .user.ini
Change PHP settings such as memory_limit or upload size from StackCP's PHP Configuration page or a .user.ini file, then confirm the new values with phpinfo().
How to Change the PHP Version for Your Website
Switch your website to a different PHP version in StackCP in a few clicks. Includes a pre-upgrade checklist and what to do if your site breaks after the change.
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