How to Host Your PHP Website on GoDaddy

If you're looking to host your PHP website on GoDaddy, it's easier than ever with their user-friendly hosting control panel. In this article, we'll walk you through the simple steps to get your PHP website up and running in no time.

Step 1: Create a New Database

To start, you'll need to create a new database for your PHP website. To do this, log in to your GoDaddy account and navigate to the 'Databases' tab. Click on the 'MySQL Databases' icon and then click on the 'Create Database' button. Enter a name for your database and then click on the 'Create Database' button.

Step 2: Create a New User

Once you've created your new database, you'll need to create a user for it. To do this, navigate back to the 'Users' tab and click on the 'Add New User' icon. Enter a username and password for your new user and then click on the 'Create User' button.

Step 3: Modify PHP Extensions

Now that you have a database and user created, you can upload your PHP website files to your GoDaddy account. To do this, navigate to the 'Software' section of your hosting control panel and select the PHP version you want to use. Select the checkbox next to 'Change default PHP extensions' and then click on the 'Manage' button.

Step 4: Edit Configuration File

Once you've uploaded your PHP website files, you'll need to edit the configuration file. To do this, open the 'config.php' file in a text editor and find the lines that say 'database_password', 'database_user', and 'database_name'. Replace these lines with the corresponding information for your database user.

Step 5: Upload PHP Website Files

Now that you've edited the configuration file, you can upload your PHP website files to your GoDaddy account. To do this, use an FTP client to upload your files to the root directory of your hosting account.

Accessing Your PHP Website

Once you've uploaded all of your files, you can access your PHP website by going to your domain name in a web browser. Simply enter your domain name and then click on the 'Enter' button to access your website.

By following these simple steps, you'll be able to host your PHP website on GoDaddy in no time. For more information on how to do this, visit your GoDaddy product page today!

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