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Paul Kirsch
2,894 PointsHow do I define a file on a remote server to receive contacts
Hi, This is a real life situation. I built a website for myself at www.teardropdeepspace.com . I want to put a contact form on it. In this lesson we have been working with a local (MAMP) server. How do I create a file that will receive data when my website is hosted remotely by a paid-for hosting service (in my case webhostingpad.com). Do I just insure I can place a folder and file on the remote server, give them names and access them through my admin privilege? Is PHP coding understood by most servers?
2 Answers
Jason Anello
Courses Plus Student 94,592 PointsIt should work the same on your hosted server as it does locally. You would simply upload all your website files to your web root on your hosted server. There may be some configuration that has to be done with how the emails are sent.
Most servers would run php but you would want to check with your hosting company to see if the account you have is linux based and would run php. Windows based hosts would normally run asp but these are less common.
Paul Kirsch
2,894 PointsJason, Thanks for the response. I will give it a try. Best, P.