Website Setup Guide

Step-by-step guides on managing your website, hosting, and domain setup.

1. Getting Started

After creating your website with GiviAI, you will receive a ZIP file containing your website files. You can edit, customize, and host your website with ease.

2. Edit Your Website Using VS Code

Follow these steps to edit your website files:

• Download and install Visual Studio Code.
• Extract the ZIP file provided by GiviAI.
• Open VS Code, click File > Open Folder, and select your extracted website folder.
• Edit your HTML, CSS, and JavaScript files as needed.

3. Search and Purchase a Domain

To buy a domain, follow these steps:

• Go to Hostinger or GoDaddy.
• Use the domain search bar to find an available domain.
• Once selected, add it to your cart and proceed with the purchase.

4. Buy Hosting for Your Website

To purchase hosting:

• Go to Hostinger or GoDaddy.
• Select a hosting plan that fits your needs.
• Proceed to checkout and complete the purchase.

5. Host Your Website

To upload and host your website:

• Login to your hosting account.
• Go to the cPanel or Hosting Dashboard.
• Upload your extracted website files to the public_html folder using the File Manager or FTP.
• Set up your domain to point to your hosting server.

6. Need Further Assistance?

If you have any additional questions, reach out to our support team at support@giviai.com.

Contact Form Configuration

Guide to setting up and troubleshooting your website's contact form.

1. How the Contact Form Works

The contact-us.html page contains a form that, upon submission, sends data to submit_form.php. This PHP file processes the form data and sends an email using SMTP authentication.

2. Default SMTP Configuration

By default, the following SMTP settings are used in submit_form.php:

$mail->Username = 'noreply@domain.com';
$mail->Password = 'OldPassword';
                

The default email noreply@domain.com is used for sending inquiries, and the password is predefined as OldPassword. However, for the contact form to deliver messages to your inbox, you must set up a valid email.

3. Setting Up a Custom Email

To enable contact form inquiries to reach your email inbox, follow these steps:

• Log in to your hosting provider (e.g., Hostinger or GoDaddy).
• Navigate to the Email section and create a new email address (e.g., yourname@yourdomain.com).
• Set a strong password for your email.
• Update the SMTP configuration in submit_form.php with the new email and password:

$mail->Username = 'yourname@yourdomain.com';
$mail->Password = 'YourNewPassword';
                

4. Testing Your Contact Form

After updating the email credentials, test the contact form:

• Go to your website's contact page.
• Fill in the form and click submit.
• Check the configured email inbox to see if you received the inquiry.

5. Troubleshooting Issues

If the contact form does not work, check the following:

• Ensure the email and password in submit_form.php are correct.
• Verify that SMTP settings are enabled in your hosting provider.
• Check the spam folder of your email inbox.
• Enable SMTP authentication if required by your email provider.

Business Email Setup

Comprehensive guide to creating professional business emails with different hosting providers.

1. Create an Email in Hostinger

Follow these steps to create an email account on Hostinger:

• Log in to your Hostinger account.
• Go to the Emails section in the dashboard.
• Click Manage next to your domain.
• Select Create New Email Account.
• Enter your desired email (e.g., info@yourdomain.com) and set a strong password.
• Click Create to complete the setup.

For detailed documentation, visit: Hostinger Email Setup Guide

2. Create an Email in GoDaddy

To create an email account on GoDaddy:

• Log in to your GoDaddy account.
• Go to My Products and find the Email section.
• Click Set Up Email.
• Choose your domain and click Create.
• Enter your preferred email address and set a password.
• Click Create to complete the setup.

For detailed documentation, visit: GoDaddy Email Setup Guide

3. Create an Email Using cPanel

If your hosting provider offers cPanel, use the following steps:

• Log in to your cPanel account.
• Go to Email Accounts under the Email section.
• Click Create.
• Enter your email address (e.g., info@yourdomain.com).
• Set a secure password.
• Click Create to finish the setup.

For detailed documentation, visit: Access cPanel | Set Up cPanel Email

4. Create an Email in Bluehost

To set up an email in Bluehost:

• Log in to your Bluehost account.
• Go to Email & Office in the control panel.
• Select your domain.
• Click Create Email Account.
• Enter your email ID and password.
• Click Create to finish.

For detailed documentation, visit: Bluehost Email Setup Guide

5. Create an Email in HostGator

To create an email using HostGator:

• Log in to your HostGator cPanel.
• Click Email Accounts under the Email section.
• Click Create.
• Enter your preferred email and set a password.
• Click Create to complete the process.

For detailed documentation, visit: HostGator Email Setup Guide

6. Need Further Assistance?

If you have any issues setting up your email, contact your hosting provider's support team or reach out to our support at support@giviai.com.