Control Panel Functions - Click each Image on the left of this table for detailed information about that particular function.

Icon Option Description
File Manager Allows you to manipulate files on your web site.
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Change Password Allows you to change the password for access to the Control Panel and FTP (Note:  it does not change the password for your e-mail).
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Mail Manager Allows you to manage all aspects of your e-mail accounts and mailing lists (once installed).
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Site Statistics Allows you to view the web statistics for your site, such as hit count, transfer amount, etc.
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Mailing List Allows you to install the Mailing List program for your account.  Once installed, the only reason to use this tool again would be to uninstall the mailing list program.
MS FrontPage Allows you to install Microsoft FrontPage Extensions, which are necessary if you plan to use Microsoft FrontPage with your site.  (Does NOT install Microsoft FrontPage.) More Info
Site Creation Tool* Provides you with the ability to set up your web site, without any knowledge of HTML or the use of programs like FrontPage. More Info
Counter Provides you with instructions for setting up a visitor counter on your web site if your domain has this feature installed. More Info
Protect Directories* Allows you to password-protect specific directories within your account. More Info
Redirect URL* Allows you to set up redirection of your site so that when visitors type in one web address (URL) they are sent to another URL you have chosen.
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Search Engine Allows you to install and manage the WebGlimpse Search Engine which is a program that allows visitors to perform searches on your site.
Formmail Provides you with the option of using a form with which your visitors can send information you specify to an e-mail address. More Info
PGP Allows you to set up your Pretty Good Privacy (PGP) encryption key on the server.   PGP is a method for securing e-mail sent by a person or a form.  You must have PGP installed on your computer before using this Option. More Info
Mime Types* Provides you with a way of setting certain programs to be used for files with specific extensions. More Info
AnonFTP Sets up Anonymous FTP which allows users to upload and download files from your site.
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Archive Manager Allows you to back up and compress files on your site. More Info
PGP Mail Provides the same functionality as Formmail but encrypts mail with PGP before it is sent.
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SSH If you have SSH (Secure Shell) software on your PC, you can use this option to telnet securely into your siteās server  (uses RSA authentication). More Info
Secure Server Allows you to install a secure certificate (Verisign or Thawte) on your site. This certificate must be purchased in advance from either Verisign or Thawte.  This option helps you generate a request for this certificate.
MySQL Database Allows you to create and manage a new MySQL database. More Info
Shopping Cart Installs or removes the AlaCart Shopping Cart program on your site.  Once installed, this tool allows you to manage your Shopping Cart.
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* Shopping Cart Included with Premium Hosting Plan Only
Submit Site to Search Engines Submits your site to be listed in a number of publicly viewable search engines. More Info

* These options are not available when Microsoft FrontPage extensions have been installed on your site.

 
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