Before i show you how to install any template or script, you must know that almost all scripts will require a database to work. First let's see how to create a database, a user, a password and then add the user to the database and then how to upload your files to your website.

• 1. How to create a database for Godaddy Hosting.
• 2. How to create a database in cPanel.
• 3. How to upload your files using an FTP software.

1. How to create a database for Godaddy Hosting

a) After you log into your account, choose from the Hosting menu the My Hosting Account option.

b) Then click the Manage Account link next to your hosting account.

c) In the Hosting Control Center choose from the Databases menu the MySQL option.

d) Click the Create Database button from the right hand side

e) In the Create Database area complete the fields as follows:

Description - Enter a description for your database. For ex. if you build a pet website enter "pet store".

MySQL Database/User Name: - Enter the User Name of the Database.

New Password: Confirm Password: - Enter and cofirm the Database password.

MySQL Version: - Choose the Database version.

Now click the OK button.

You should now see the Pending Setup status for the database you have created

It shouldn't take more than 5 minutes for the database to be created. You can click the Refresh List button to see the setup status. Once it's finished the Status will change to Setup.

f) In order to see the database details click the pen button which is next to the X button.

As you can see the database name is the same as the database user name. This is how to create a database, user and password on Godaddy Servers.

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2. How to create a database in cPanel

a) After you log into your account, choose MySQL Databases from the Databases area.

b) In the Create New Database field enter the Database name and click the Create Database button.

c) In the MySQL Users field enter the Username and Password or you can click the Generate Password button in order to generate a strong Password and click the Create User button. Make sure you note the password for future use.

d) From the Add User To Database drop-downs select your user and database and click the Add button.

e) In the next screen click the All Priviledges checkbox and click OK.

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3. How to upload your files using an FTP software.

I will use a free FTP software called FileZilla. You can download it here.

Once you have installed the software enter the hosting details in the top bar. You can find this information on your hosting account.

Then simply drag and drop your files in the folder you wish to have the script/template installed.

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