Shared Hosting Getting Started Guide

Welcome to your Shared Hosting package with Superb. This page has been created to help you get your website online and live to the world. If you have any questions about this document or suggestions on how to make this document more helpful, please email them to Contact Us. Before Getting Started: IMPORTANT: There is […]

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How do I backup my database?

To back up your database, please follow these steps: 1. Log into phpMyAdmin and select the Databases link on the left side. 2. Click the name of the database you wish to back up. 3. Click the link for the Export tab above the database table list. 4. Choose the tables you wish to back […]

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What database connection settings do I use?

You will need the following in order to connect to your database: The database hostname/server. Sites on no servers have their databases on mysql1.dca1.superb.net. Sites on sh-b and sh-w servers use sh-mysql3.dca1.superb.net. You can find the server your site is on by looking at the left hand side of your main myCP screen, under account […]

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How many databases do I get with my account?

The number of databases allowed may vary with differing account types, though for most accounts 5 total databases are included. You can confirm the total for your account using the MySQL Database link in myCP Details are located in the section titled “Overall Stats” at the bottom of the page.

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How much space do I get for my database?

The amount of database space may vary with differing account types, though for most accounts a maximum of 250MB is provided. You can confirm the total for your account using the MySQL Database link in myCP.  Details are located in the section titled “Overall Stats” at the bottom of the page.

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How do I delete my database?

A database may not actually be deleted, however you can select and delete all tables in your database, which will accomplish the same effect.  The database may then be reused for other purposes if desired. To delete all the tables in a database, click MySQL Database in myCP, then PhpMyAdmin.  Choose “Select all tables”, and […]

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How do I import my database?

To import a database, click MySQL Database in myCP, and then choose the Dump option under “Transfer DB”.  The following page will require you to enter the name/address of the server, the name of the database, login name, and password for both the remote server as well as the destination.   You can also, after […]

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How do I restrict a database user’s access?

To restrict the access of a database user: 1. Click MySQL Database in myCP. 2. Click the Users link for the database you wish to modify. 3. Change any options as desred using the radio buttons and check boxes. 4. Change the password if desired (not necessary to change other options). 5. Click “Submit” to […]

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