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Ok, got a cool host (traxor) but im just building my new computer at the moment, and i want to transfer to that one in a month or so, and at the same time, hopefully start to host myself.
I've searched for all topics on hosting, looked at all 24pages of the results and cant find anything.
I would just liket someone to explain, or link to a tutorial, on how to host yourself, with all the needs etc.... and yes, i HAVE googled it and cant find anything helpful. Thanks!

Do you want to use your computer as a host?
If so, you can download XAMPP which is a program that installs Apache + PHP5 + MySQL and some other extensions too, so you can use your computer as a website host

Sorry if this is not want you asked for...

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Originally posted by Mike
Do you want to use your computer as a host?
If so, you can download XAMPP which is a program that installs Apache + PHP5 + MySQL and some other extensions too, so you can use your computer as a website host

Sorry if this is not want you asked for...

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im not too sure if i do to be honest.... lol, i want it so that i can host web spaces for myself and for other people using FTP, im not sure what to do to be honest, and also what other things will i need to do/have installed?

According to what i understand mike is saying the correct thing
If you want to start off self hosting on a small scale you can try something like Easy Php

If you want to run an entire site then this is not your thing. It has some minor problems. if you need it for small time testing and stuff then its ok. Else you may want to get something better

i dont get it...

ok, to host people/myself i have so far figured out that i need:

• a fast connection
  
• this php program

is everything like how to upload files via FTP and everything explained within the program, because i know nothing about hosting myself; im trying to get info so i can research it over the next month or so....

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Originally posted by Methos2
and also what other things will i need to do/have installed?

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Well, nothing else (I think) because, this installs everything you need for you

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Originally posted by Methos2
and for other people using FTP

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It also includes an FTP server..
I never tried to make accounts for other people, but I guess that you can do that, by creating a new account, which will have a new folder in the folder htdocs (this is the default folder where everything you store will be see-able from the internet) able to use the space you choose...

Also, read this thread: Installing PHP + MySQL on a windows machine?
I also wanted to install a webserver on my computer, but I didnt know how...

cool.... im guessing my computer is going to have to be constantly on.... if so that might be a problem....

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Originally posted by Methos2
im not too sure if i do to be honest.... lol, i want it so that i can host web spaces for myself and for other people using FTP, im not sure what to do to be honest, and also what other things will i need to do/have installed?

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To successfully run a site that might not be on all the time (unless you have an ISP which lets you connected for unlimited time), you will need:

- Apache (to serve pages; you can add Perl, PHP, MySQL, whatever). Just look around for tutorials (this one is for installing Apache + languages on Windows XP). (I do not recommend pre-configured packages for use as an actual server; usually they are meant for local testing).

- A service that will update your subdomain to your current IP (check no-ip.com, they DO have tutorials to help you set up Apache with their service, but it basically consists of changing localhost for the subdomain they give you).

But, honestly, a reseller account is much better than doing this. Plus, it will be always on, and you won't have to learn how to set up the different things you want your friends to be able to use.

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Originally posted by .Fusion

• Apache
  
• MySQL (forums, guestbooks, wordpress)
  
• phpMyAdmin
  
• PHP 5.0
  
• XMail mail server (if you want to set up emails)
  
• Roundcube webmail (if you use the above, and want webmail)
  
• SlimFTPd 3.17

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ace! thanks mate!

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Originally posted by .Fusion
http://ikhost.net/free_reseller_web_hosting.html

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Wtf O.o

* John Anderton applies for testing it out ....

I dont think it is actually everything that they say cause over the years ikhost have made some bold offers each better than the other. I have registered to quite a few of them but none of them acutally have come through so far