Paid Account : Frequently Asked Questions

Below are some questions that are frequently asked by users who have paid accounts Progressive Networks. If you have a question that isn't answered below, feel free to drop us a line through our contact form or file a support ticket through the Account Manager!

General Questions

  1. How do I sign up for hosting?
  2. What are the DNS servers for my domain?
  3. How do I switch my domain from where it is hosted now?
  4. I changed the DNS server information. Why can't I see my web site?

Configuration

  1. What hostname should I be using to connect via FTP?
  2. What should I use for POP3/IMAP incoming mail servers?
  3. How do I add/delete email accounts for my domain?
  4. How do I manage my MySQL databases?
  5. I've uploaded files to my web site. Why aren't they showing up?
  6. Can I change the period or method for which I'm being billed?

General Questions


How do I sign up for hosting?

Signing up for a hosting account is quick and easy! Just pick out the plan that's right for you and follow the 'Order now' link!

What are the DNS servers for my domain?

ns1.hostprogressive.com & ns2.hostprogressive.com

How do I switch my domain from where it is hosted now?

The first step is to pick out the plan that's right for you and follow the 'Order now' link. Once that is done you'll receive an email instructing you to change the DNS servers for your domain (see above). While that is happening, we'll be setting up your domain hosting on our servers, and you'll get more information about your account that will allow you to begin transferring files from your old hosting provider to Progressive Networks.

Most people use FTP to transfer their files and the phpMyAdmin import features to import their MySQL data. If you need assistance switching your domain, please feel free to contact us or file a support ticket through the Account Manager! Typically, switching your domain to Progressive Networks takes under a day, depending on who you registered your domain name with.

I changed the DNS server information. Why can't I see my web site?

Typically, this is because the DNS resolution for your domain is still 'propagating' across the Internet. Some DNS servers still 'think' your domain is at your old hosting provider, instead of at here at Progressive Networks. Depending who you used as a domain registrar (networksolutions.com, register.com, and godaddy.com are popular domain registrars), it can take up to 36 hours for all the other computers on the Internet to see your domain at its new location.

Configuration


What hostname should I be using to connect via FTP?

When using FTP to transfer files, use: www.<yourdomain.com> as the hostname to connect to, where <yourdomain.com> is the name of the domain you have hosted with us. (e.g. www.foobar.com).

What should I use for POP3/IMAP incoming mail servers?

The incoming POP3/IMAP mail servers are: mail.<yourdomain.com> as the hostname to connect to, where <yourdomain.com> is the name of the domain you have hosted with us (e.g. mail.foobar.com). For more general information about email configuration, please see our email configuration FAQ.

How do I add/delete email accounts for my domain?

Log in to the Account Manager with your primary username/password and click on "Email Overview" for the appropriate domain on the left side of the page, then click on "Add Email Account" or "Delete Email Account". Currently, you can set up forwarding and mailbox email accounts.

How do I manage my MySQL databases?

Log in to the Account Manager with your primary username/password and click on the "Manage MySQL" icon for the domain of the database you want to manage.

I've uploaded files to my web site. Why aren't they showing up?

Make sure you've uploaded your files to the appropriate directory within your account (e.g. www/foobar.com_html/) and that you're using www.<yourdomain.com> as the FTP hostname to connect to, where <yourdomain.com> is the name of the domain you have hosted with Progressive Networks. (e.g. www.foobar.com).

Can I change the period or method for which I'm being billed?

Of course! Just drop us a line through our contact form or file a support ticket through the Account Manager and indicate your username, domain name, and what you'd like to change in regards to your billing arrangements!

Need More Help?

Progressive Networks has a number of support options in addition to our FAQ's available for our members: