Pointing PlusNet domain at ccgi
This article describes the procedure required to point your domain fully at the PlusNet ccgi server, where you are then able to run PHP without strange URLs outside your normal domain name.
At the end you will have both http://{domainname}.co.uk and http://www.{domainname}.co.uk pointing to the ‘ccgi’ server. You will only have 1 place to worry about uploading files to (both html and php etc).
1) You need to create 2 DNS entries (Domain Settings->Configure):-
Left: {domainname}.co.uk.
Type: A
Right: 84.92.1.4
Left: www
Type: CNAME
Right: ccgi.{username}.plus.com.
Note well, there is a full stop after {domainname}.co.uk in the first record and after ccgi.{username}.plus.com. in the second record.
You may be able to use variations of the URLs, but these definitely work!
2) You need to change “Domain Hostings Settings” to other aka “I wish to specify DNS records for hosts under this domain”
3) You need to raise a support ticket - Request a change for the WWW and CGI services for your domain, and let them know you have created the 2 records required.
March 19th, 2006 at 6:24 pm
I came browsing your blog out of interest after you kindly left me some help on the PlusNet forums.
Thankyou! I’ve just followed your artical and changed my domain name to the CGI area.
March 19th, 2006 at 6:35 pm
If one person finds it useful, it’s worth writing! As it happens I know of a number of people who have used this information. It certainly makes a difference to the overall appearance and professionalism of your website.
For all the groaners on the forums, the resultant websites that can be produced are up there with any ‘professional’ hosting. Not bad for a ISP bundle with your connection :)
April 13th, 2006 at 3:21 pm
I am just about to launch my new site. Preview available at fp.thesmartfamily.plus.com/bg_home.htm if you wish although it’s not quite ready yet but it will eventually live at http://www.jnmbc.co.uk)
Am i right in saying that i cannot move my site fully to the ccgi because it relies heavily on FrontPage components. Currently, my php forum is on the ccgi but thats all.
Thanks
April 13th, 2006 at 9:22 pm
If you are using Frontpage components, I’m afraid a full move to CCGI won’t be possible, it’s a real shame the hosting is so separated on PlusNet, would be great to use all the features from one place!
April 14th, 2006 at 11:19 am
Hi, thanks for this explanation. I have been hunting for how to do this for a while! Having realised the constraints of the non-CGI server. Two quick questions (any help much appreciated).. Do you know if you can point domain.co.uk to a folder within CGI space or is it only root? I installed Joomla inside its own directory and would have to re-install…
Secondly what do I need to ask PN to do? I am not clear on the request I should raise - what am I asking them to do with WWW & CCGI? Thanks for any help you can give me!!
April 17th, 2006 at 12:06 pm
AFAIK the domain can only be pointed to the root, however this need not be a problem. My domain points to the root, however on entry to the domain root, you are directed here to the blog seamlessly. The original intention was for a website, with a blog as part of it, but for the moment the blog seems to have ‘taken over’.
I’ve achieved this with a simple command in .htaccess:-
Redirect /index.htm http://www.atomic14.co.uk/blogAs for the query of what to ask for, I’ve put an exact quote from my ‘Contact Us’ support ticket below.
“[Support Wizard Journey]
[Technical query]
[Domain Hosting]
[domain hosting]
[Adding or changing DNS records]
[Additional Information]
I need the services changed for the domain atomic14.co.uk
http://atomic14.co.uk and http://www.atomic14.co.uk are to point to the new cgi server aka ccgi.
I’ve updated my domain records as follows:-
……….”
April 17th, 2006 at 1:48 pm
Great advice; thanks for the tip!
FYI, a special selection in the support wizard is now available that is especially for this request. The only text you have to enter now in the support ticket is the domain name.
April 19th, 2006 at 8:13 am
Excellent thanks for the help!