Need some help on website.

[Cokeman]

I have my forum all setup (smf & TP). It works great but need a something more for my personal use

I have plenty of storage available & would like to create a page for private use that will allow me to upload files up to 100mb in size. This leaves php out. I currently have a 4shared account but if I don't access it every 30 days they remove all my files. I tried pafiledb but it won't allow large files without using an ftp client.

I would like to create a site like 4shared.com to store backups of all my files. I have no clue where to start. I tried just using an ftp client but I would like a online style of upload/download. Can someone guide me in where to start? Something I could install on my site or will this have to be created by me?

Sorry to ask this here but I don't know any other place to help with websites. I have a Linux hosted account with godaddy if that makes a difference.

[IchBin]

I think if you're going to get into something like that where you want to upload such big files you're going to have to be on a hosting plan that allows you more control over your server. Such as a dedicated server or something. I don't know of anything that allows such large uploads without affecting the server. But I'm no guru when it comes to these things either.

[rebelrose]

I think a different host is in order, from what I have seen of godaddy, the control over your site is very limited. A host that gives you a full cpanel would be best, and also give you ftp access and uploading/downloading via your domain as well.

[Dazed]

Coke, I use hostnine... I upload and make available large downloads as we often mod game map files. It isn't all that expensive and I have a good package. There are some others out there too. Our typical maps and downloads range from 5 mb up to just over 2.0 gb ... Max speed is usually around 4mb.

[Cokeman]

After reading through your help. I did some more searching. Unfortanatly a dedicated server is not an option for me (to expensive)I have searched through some of the settings from goddady & have found the max upload is 8mb.

[cbl]Drifter, what do you use to upload the files?

I called godaddy & asked if I could increase the max upload their response was no it's not possible. I am very disappointed in godady's customer service. So I am going to start looking for a different host. I currently have 100gb storage & 1000 bandwidth. If possible I would like to keep that amount. My domain fees are coming due the 19th of this month but my host plan is good till the 18th of next month so I have some time to switch host.

The only site I have is the forum at the moment but we host quite a few 50+ mb files. & of course I want to create a page to upload/download files.

[Zetan]

Do you really need to host the files yourself?

If you don't mind using an external hosting service.. Just a suggestion, MediaMax offer 25GB free storage.
I use it to host several files and it's never expired.

    * 25 GB of secure online storage
    * Download or share 1GB/month
    * Send files up to 10 MB in size

https://www.mediamax.com/

If you prefer to host the files with your site, then you will need to find an alternative host that offers what you require.

[Cokeman]

Zetan, thanks for the suggestion but mediamax has a 10mb limit in file size so that won't help. The problem with free file sharing is there is either a delete period or they limit the file size, most will offer a better package with a monthly fee, but by the time I pay for it & my site I'm spending more than I need to.

I have been searching for a different host, I am leaning toward Hostmonster, anyone have experience with them? I purchased my domain name through godaddy will I be able to keep the name if I switch host?

[Zetan]

The 10MB limit is for sending files I believe. I may be wrong.
I use EvoHosting.. feature rich cPanel.. a few personal problems with them, but overall, no real complaints.. the support is good.

MediaMax is probably not for you.. but it's a great option that I've seen nowhere else.. and it's never deleted my files yet due to inactivity.
I've been using it for a quite a long time.

[cyrildarkcloud]

I currently have 100gb storage & 1000 bandwidth. If possible I would like to keep that amount. My domain fees are coming due the 19th of this month but my host plan is good till the 18th of next month so I have some time to switch host.

Cokeman, LunarPages might be worth a look.  I've been hosting a number of accounts with them for several years.  The plan is both generous (350GB storage and 3500GB bandwidth) and inexpensive and I've found their technical support to be top-notch.  Normally I do FTP uploading, so I can't speak to your concern for an online interface but a quick call to their support folks might point you in the right direction.

I have been searching for a different host, I am leaning toward Hostmonster, anyone have experience with them? I purchased my domain name through godaddy will I be able to keep the name if I switch host?

My domains are registered with Godaddy, and I've never had a problem repointing them to another host.  I don't see why you'd have a problem keeping your domain name and using it with Hostmonster (i'm not familiar with them)  or another hosting provider.

[TimUSA]

I run a gaming site, and we have uploads in excess of 25mb with a full cpanel and ftp access at byethost.net. User upload limit is 2mb but i can load anything i want through FTP. I haven't tried 100mb. Best thing is they only hit me for $2.99 per month!!!

[Cokeman]

See I don't mind using ftp but it always disconnects from server during upload & the files get corrupted. So can anyone recommend a ftp program, currently using filezilla.

[G6Cad]

If you get dissconnected i would contact the host asking them why.
FileZilla is one of the best free ftp software on the net IMHO.
I use it on daily basis and it works flawless

[iGate]

i would recommend SmartFTP.

http://www.smartftp.com/download/

u have to pay for it, but just download the trial which is designed to expire after 50 days but doesn't...lol.

if not give WinSCP a go, its not bad and supports many protocols such as SCP, SFTP and FTP

[yage]

I agree with G6 and you should check with your web host provider why your FTP client is being disconnected.
Also as an aside, my limited experience with Microsoft servers is that due to their security shortcomings they had very low threshold limits (size) on files going up and down and would terminate the transfer. Maybe you are being hosted on one of those MS servers?

[Cokeman]

Thanks everyone for all your help. I'll probably have to start looking for a different host. Goddady just doesn't offer much support. Not to mention the Admin panel is not the best, Everyone I've talked to says to go with a host that uses Cpanel. I'll see what godaddy says. Thanks again.

[Ianedres]

The two times I've needed assistance with my account at GoDaddy.com was pleasant and resolved within five minutes of being on the phone.

As for the control panel issue, I rarely have the need to even use the panel. Everything I do with my site is through FileZilla or other software... and I upload several hundred megs of photos several times a month without any problems.

I don't spend any time in the control panel; once I set up my domain, made a few DNS changes for my personal mail server, added a few sub-domains, and enabled web stats... I left it alone and let it run.

If anything, I suggest you monitor your internet connection, not the server. Try a free host with FTP and see if you experience the same disconnects...

And no, I am not a reseller of GoDaddy!  :coolsmiley:

[superQ]

I feel lucky to have found theses guys- very inexpensive +great support so far anyway.I luv em,but not in a gay way :coolsmiley:

www.pwrhost.com  :up: :up: :up:

File Uploads    upload_max_filesize    Maximum allowed size for uploaded files.    101M

I got the basic plan for $22.50 per yr.

I do not have tp installed there, but the php ini is good for everything tp I think. The c panel is very pretty too. they just installed a new one....

as far as uploading files and getting disconnected--that is how I found pwrhost--I was having the same problem and it was not the ftp client.

filezilla, sftp, core ftp le, fire ftp all disconnected .

the prob was too many connections at one time from my ip or it timed out and paused.I am not really sure how it was solved except to say thet there was a problem somewhere from my computer to the server--one of the hops..

Changing host will more than likely change that--I do not have the problem anymore. 

changine how many simultaneous connection will help. I believe sftp has unlimited which might cause problems. pwrhost allows 10 simultaneous connection from 1 ip.

uploading large files is really easy with zipdeploy

http://unzip-on-server-via-ftp-zipdeploy-2-2.http-ftp-unzip-com.qarchive.org/

this is a very nice program and works to and from the server.easily worth the $10.. if it solves you problem...download zipped backups too

the problem with it is that if you upload something like smf or tp[or anything else that has permissions attached] it cahnges all the permissions to 777.Not bad for smf, but not everything else

The guy is working on a new release that will upload tar/gz[or something] files with permissions intact.

for uploading multiple images and large files[must be in .zip form ]  and whatnot just zip em up an upload.it will not work, i don't think, on 1 large file...since it is not .zip

It is a bummer when you have ftp problems...

[Cokeman]

Update. I finally got it configured to allow larger files up to 100mb works fine now. I also have got my ftp problems strait so i can ftp to the site & make backups of everything with out it getting corrupted. Thank You all for your help.

[IchBin]

If you wouldn't mind sharing what you did to make it work with the other users that may have the same problem that would sure help. Thanks!