Time to Complete (in minutes): 10
- Question:
- How do I create a new HTML or text file for my Web site using the Web Administration Tool?
- Answer:
Important: You must be an administrator of your site in order to complete these instructions. For more information, refer to the
Web Hosting page
(http://www.computing.vt.edu/internet_and_web/web_publishing/web_hosting/index.html).
To create a new HTML or text file for your site:
- Go to the Web Hosting site (https://secure.hosting.vt.edu/admin).
- In the Web Server Address text box, type your site address.
- In the PID text box, type your PID.
- In the Password text box, type your password.
- Click the Login button.
- Select the directory to which you want to add your file.
- Click the New File button.
- In the File Name text box, type a name for your file including the extension.
- Click OK.
- In the text box, type the HTML or text you want to use.
- Click the Save button.
- To view how your file will appear on your site, click the Preview button.
Note: If prompted for a password:
- In the User ID text box, type your PID.
- In the Password text box, type your password.
- Click OK.
- Click the Save & Exit button.
