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SMF Support => SMF 2.0.x Support => Topic started by: bearstreet on May 20, 2012, 04:33:50 PM

Title: How do I install a mod when the package manager asks for ftp details?
Post by: bearstreet on May 20, 2012, 04:33:50 PM
I want to know how should I install a mod when the package manage requires ftp details to make the install?

One way to do it is by doing 777 chmod permissions for the required files that the mod requires to execute modifications to.
I did installed one mod by this.
( is 777 pernmission is right one or is it some other persmission)

but when I try to install this mod ( smf shop) http://custom.simplemachines.org/mods/index.php?mod=65
it asks for actions like adapt database and extract files too
How do i do that w/o giving in the required ftp details to package manager?
I am attaching the screenshot too to have a look what modifications have to be made.

Title: Re: How do I install a mod when the package manager asks for ftp details?
Post by: Do not heart me...... on May 21, 2012, 12:48:39 AM
In this case the owner of mod will only help. Visit the modifications section.
Title: Re: How do I install a mod when the package manager asks for ftp details?
Post by: Colin on May 21, 2012, 01:03:41 AM
Quote from: bearstreet on May 20, 2012, 04:33:50 PM
I want to know how should I install a mod when the package manage requires ftp details to make the install?

One way to do it is by doing 777 chmod permissions for the required files that the mod requires to execute modifications to.
I did installed one mod by this.
( is 777 pernmission is right one or is it some other persmission)

but when I try to install this mod ( smf shop) http://custom.simplemachines.org/mods/index.php?mod=65
it asks for actions like adapt database and extract files too
How do i do that w/o giving in the required ftp details to package manager?
I am attaching the screenshot too to have a look what modifications have to be made.
Why don't you want to give FTP to the package manager?
Title: Re: How do I install a mod when the package manager asks for ftp details?
Post by: Do not heart me...... on May 21, 2012, 01:11:09 AM
May be , he is not feeling secure.
Title: Re: How do I install a mod when the package manager asks for ftp details?
Post by: Colin on May 21, 2012, 01:22:00 AM
Why wouldn't he feel secure? He is giving the information to a script on his server which he has control over.
Title: Re: How do I install a mod when the package manager asks for ftp details?
Post by: Mstcool on May 21, 2012, 01:22:25 AM
yea i got this once for all mods
it was a old forum
was a brand new one so closed it
they ask for ur ftp details
Its like a error
Title: Re: How do I install a mod when the package manager asks for ftp details?
Post by: Colin on May 21, 2012, 01:30:45 AM
Quote from: Mstcool on May 21, 2012, 01:22:25 AM
yea i got this once for all mods
it was a old forum
was a brand new one so closed it
they ask for ur ftp details
Its like a error

Yes, certain hosts have issues with this feature, but for the majority of them you should be fine.
Title: Re: How do I install a mod when the package manager asks for ftp details?
Post by: Mstcool on May 21, 2012, 02:56:50 AM
I think i had it with serversfree
But now i use 000webhost and its pretty sick
Title: Re: How do I install a mod when the package manager asks for ftp details?
Post by: Colin on May 21, 2012, 05:55:32 PM
Yes 000webhost has issues with this part of SMF as well as the web install.
Title: Re: How do I install a mod when the package manager asks for ftp details?
Post by: Mstcool on May 21, 2012, 09:23:48 PM
Oh wow :(
Title: Re: How do I install a mod when the package manager asks for ftp details?
Post by: Colin on May 21, 2012, 09:44:50 PM
I would suggest a paid host.
Title: Re: How do I install a mod when the package manager asks for ftp details?
Post by: Mstcool on May 21, 2012, 11:23:57 PM
Unfortunately i cant donate :P
Title: Re: How do I install a mod when the package manager asks for ftp details?
Post by: Colin on May 21, 2012, 11:24:28 PM
I am afraid we can't assist further. Topic marked as solved.
Title: Re: How do I install a mod when the package manager asks for ftp details?
Post by: Mstcool on May 22, 2012, 07:04:02 PM
Lol its not my topic
and i dont have the probelm atm
Title: Re: How do I install a mod when the package manager asks for ftp details?
Post by: MC73 on May 22, 2012, 07:17:55 PM
Quote from: Mstcool on May 21, 2012, 02:56:50 AM
I think i had it with serversfree
But now i use 000webhost and its pretty sick

SMFNEW IS MY LIFE
SMFNEW provides free SMF hosting. They also give you premium hosting. You can do alot of stuff. There forum provides support for free. You can get help in less then a day! SO WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR??? COME JOIN NOW
VISIT: SMFNEW NOW

So you are not using what you are promoting in your signature ?  :o so I guess SMFNEW is not your life then .
Title: Re: How do I install a mod when the package manager asks for ftp details?
Post by: Mstcool on May 22, 2012, 07:56:38 PM
Well i dont own SMFNEW or anything
but i do like them
But i never said i dont like them


And do you have a problem if i dont or do?
Title: Re: How do I install a mod when the package manager asks for ftp details?
Post by: Colin on May 22, 2012, 08:04:42 PM
He was only pointing out it is funny that you use the phrase "SMFnew is my life" in your signature when you use a different company for hosting.
Title: Re: How do I install a mod when the package manager asks for ftp details?
Post by: Mstcool on May 22, 2012, 09:52:59 PM
Well i dont really have to use it
I am just advertising ;)