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Install C5 on IP address prior to dns server transfer

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Hi - I would like to set up the C5 site on a site that I've set up the domain name using the IP address but haven't set up the nsnameserver tags.

I would like to get the site all ready using this IP address and then change the nameserver tags when ready and it all routes to the domain I've set up. Is there a way of doing this using C5 I've set up the install but it is not routing to C5. Any help please?
chassa2556
 
shickman replied on at Permalink Reply
shickman
I think I found the answer:

define('BASE_URL', 'http://IP Address');
define('DIR_REL', '/~Username');

The above seems to work on a CPANEL site.

THANKS,
-Steve
zoiig replied on at Permalink Reply
zoiig
List Steve said - as well if you're setup on Cpanel or Web Host Manager as "mywebsite" at "my IP" even thought the server isn't setup to resolve that domain request to that IP you can still get everthing setup in advance.

IF WHM- web host manager / Cpanel - has create you an account "my site" on IP 12345 then simply open notepad, edit your host file on your computer so that "my site" and "12345" are on the same line, save and close.

When you type " my site " in the browser the request will resolve to the new server...

if the server is looking to resolve DNS internally the same should be for it as well..

Suggestion to everyone : WAMP - I ihave WAMP server installed on all laptops and development stations. It's running a full windows server and is great for tweaking out templates, blocks and custom functions... and you don't have to worry about the upload...
newsomphoto replied on at Permalink Reply
I set up a new site on the server. Used Softaculous to install Concrete5. Since DNS is not pointing to my server, how do I log into the admin for Concrete5? By pointing to the IP path, likehttp://12.3.456.78/~sitename/conc/index.php/login... and using the correct username/pw, it doesn't let me in. Also, I wasn't getting the reply that someone else had posted about redefining the define line in the code. Not sure I know where to find that. Can someone point me in the right direction. I am a newbie to Concrete5 and need a little help. Once I get over this hump, I should be fine moving forward. Thanks in advance.