Frontpage Extensions

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FrontPage Extensions (FPE) are required to provide some advanced server-side functionality offered by Microsoft FrontPage. This document explains how to:


  • install FPE
  • Configure FTP
  • Fix problems with FPE


It's a good idea to install and configure Front Page Extensions prior to uploading your web pages.


Installation


To install FrontPage extensions, do the following:


1. Select FrontPage from the Quick Access menu.

2. Enable FrontPage Extension for your domain.


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3. Now you can proceed to FrontPage configuration.


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4. Type the Login and Password in the fields. This login should be different from your Control Panel login and password. Please bear this in mind, and write it down for your own records.




Configuration


To configure FrontPage mail settings in Unix or Windows based accounts:

1. Select FrontPage from the Quick Access menu.

2. Click the Edit icon in the FrontPage section.


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3. On the page that appears, make sure to supply the sender and reply to e-mail addresses. They will be used in FrontPage mail forms.

4. Click Submit.


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5. Now that you have applied your changes, you can upload your web pages.





Fixing Problems


If, for some reason, your FrontPage fails to perform correctly, try reinstalling FrontPage Extensions by doing the following:


1. Select FrontPage from the Quick Access menu.

2. Click the Fix icon in the FrontPage section.


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3. On the page that appears, click on the links to proceed or not fixing the FrontPage Extensions. Please bear in mind that if you choose to proceed some links may be affected on your website. If this occurs, upload your website again.

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