On some browsers (such as Firefox) the SSL key is not stored in the operating system but in their own storage. You will be presented with a “Warning: Potential Security Risk Ahead” like the one below. Click the Open Menu button on the far right of the browser. Click the Settings link. Next click the…
DesktopServer v5.0 makes upgrading and staying up-to-date simple. If you are using DesktopServer Express and want to upgrade to the Professional version, follow these steps.
With Local SSL enabled as a plugin, your site will now open up as an encrypted page with the “lock” depicted next to the URL to indicate that the page is secure. On some browsers (such as Firefox) the key is not stored in the operating system but in their own storage. You will be…
Creating a new WordPress website on your local computer is simple and only takes a few steps. Use this guide to help you learn how in just a couple of minutes. From the Main Menu, select, “Create a new development website.” Click, ‘Next’ Enter Site name URL. By default, all URLs for local development will…
Open your Activity Monitor by going to your Finder –> Applications –> Utilities and clicking on the Activity Monitor icon In the Activity Monitor, click on “View –> All Processes.” Verify that DesktopServer, DesktopServerHelper, httpd, and mysqld are not running If any of the above services are running, select the service and click the “x”…
open your Task Manager by right-clicking on your Taskbar and selecting “Task Manager.” If available, select the “More details” drop-down option Select the “Details” Tab Click to sort Name Column by Ascending Order Verify that DesktopServer.exe, DesktopServerHelper.exe, httpd.exe, and mysqld.exe are not running If any of these services are running, select the service and click…
If you have sites that you have created in DesktopServer v3.9.x and would like to work on them in DesktopServer v5.0, you’ll want to follow the instructions below. Before you begin, however, there are some things to note: While you can have both DesktopServer v3.9.x and v5.0 both installed on your system at the same…
If you are a DesktopServer 3.9.x user and are wanting to run DesktopServer 5.0 for the first time, there may be a few steps you will want to take in order for version 5.0 to function properly. While you can have both a legacy version and version 5.0 installed simultaneously, it is important to be…
If you are reading this, you should have already downloaded the latest DesktopServer 5.0 build. If you have not done so, then please visit Downloading DesktopServer 5.0 Alpha/Beta which walks you through registration and download of the latest DesktopServer Test Build. Once downloaded, open your Mac Finder Navigate to your “Downloads” Directory Find and Double-click…
WARNING:This document describes how you may modify settings by entering commands in the Terminal application. Users unfamiliar with Terminal and UNIX-style environments should proceed with caution. The entry of incorrect commands may result in data loss and/or unusable system software. Improper alteration of system files can result in reduced system security and/or exposure of private…