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The Bravenet account manager is our custom tool for managing all aspects of your account - everything from changing your password, to creating a new website, to managing your domains, along with many more tasks, can be accomplished from the account manager.
The Bravenet account manager is our custom tool for managing all aspects of your account - everything from changing your password, to creating a new website, to managing your domains can be accomplished from the account manager.


To access the account manager, you need to log in to your Bravenet account.  If you do not have an account, it's [[Sign up for a Bravenet account | easy to get one!]]
To access the account manager, you need to log in to your Bravenet account.  If you do not have an account, it's [[Sign up for a Bravenet account | easy to get one!]]
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===[[Account manager - Account tab | Account]]===
===[[Account manager - Account tab | Account]]===
This page provides an overview of your account.  A list of the websites you have, which tools you have registered, and your account information is all listed in the [[Account manager - Account tab | account tab]].
This page provides an overview of your account.  A list of the websites you have, which [[web tools]] are available to you, and your account information is all listed in the [[Account manager - Account tab | account tab]].  Most of the common tasks involved with creating and managing your websites can be launched from here.


===[[Account manager - Websites tab | Websites]]===
===[[Account manager - Websites tab | Websites]]===
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===[[Account manager - Web Tools tab | Web Tools]]===
===[[Account manager - Web Tools tab | Web Tools]]===
We have dozens of [[web tools]] available for use on your websites.  Most of these tools have both a free and a pro version.  This tab is where you can manage your webtools - you can register any combination of web tools you wish here.
We have dozens of [[web tools]] available for use on your websites.  Most of these tools have both a free and a pro version.  This tab is where you can manage your web tools - you can register any combination of web tools you wish here.


In addition, once you've registered a web tool, you can find more information on it and customize it to suit your website and your needs by selecting it out of the list.
In addition, once you've registered a web tool, you can find more information on it and customize it to suit your website and your needs by selecting it out of the list on this page.


===[[Account manager - Domains tab | Domains]]===
===[[Account manager - Domains tab | Domains]]===
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===[[Account manager - E-Mail tab | E-Mail]]===
===[[Account manager - E-Mail tab | E-Mail]]===
You can create e-mail accounts attached to your Bravenet account.  These e-mail accounts can be accessed using our [[Using webmail | webmail utility]], or through your favorite [[Using your Bravenet e-mail account|e-mail client]] (such as Outlook or Mail.app).
You can create e-mail accounts attached to your Bravenet account.  These e-mail accounts can be accessed using our [[Using webmail | webmail utility]], or through your favorite [[Using your Bravenet e-mail account|e-mail client]] (such as Outlook or Apple's Mail.app).


Only professional users can use the Bravenet e-mail services.
Only pro users can use the Bravenet e-mail services.


===[[Account manager - FTP tab | FTP]]===
===[[Account manager - FTP tab | FTP]]===
To load files onto your website, or back up your data from your website, you'll want to use FTP.  You can use a third-party FTP application, or you can use our FTP applet.  Either way, you need to create a FTP account on this pane first.
To load files onto your website, or back up your data from your website, you'll want to use FTP.  You can use a third-party FTP application, or you can use our FTP applet.  Either way, you need to create a FTP account on this tab first.


===[[Account manager - Databases tab | Databases]]===
===[[Account manager - Databases tab | Databases]]===
This tab is where you can create and manage databases. These options are only available for professional users.
This tab is where you can create and manage databases.
 
These options are only available for pro users.


===[[Account manager - Resources tab | Resources]]===
===[[Account manager - Resources tab | Resources]]===


We've collected a large number of useful articles, tutorials, and guides for our users.  Check out this section for everything from html advice to photography tips, from site promotion ideas to free software.
We've collected a large number of useful articles, tutorials, and guides for our users.  Check out this section for everything from html advice to photography tips, from site promotion ideas to free software, from free clipart to HTML and CSS references.


===[[Account manager - Help tab | Help]]===
===[[Account manager - Help tab | Help]]===


If you are having problems, this is the place to look!
If you are having problems, this is the place to look! This is also the portal to our user forums and our support client.
 
====Actions====
* Access our various [[Bravenet forums | forums]] to share ideas, tips, and solutions with other Bravenet members.
* Contact our support staff by [[opening a support ticket]].
* You can access this wiki from here as well.


[[Category:Account Manager]]
[[Category:Account Manager]]
[[Category:Getting Started]]
[[Category:Getting Started]]
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Revision as of 10:36, 16 May 2008

The Bravenet account manager is our custom tool for managing all aspects of your account - everything from changing your password, to creating a new website, to managing your domains can be accomplished from the account manager.

To access the account manager, you need to log in to your Bravenet account. If you do not have an account, it's easy to get one!

All the articles related to the account manager can be found in the account manager category page - check there for more detailed information about any of the options.

Sections

You can easily access any section using the navigation tabs on the top of the page. Make sure you're logged in, otherwise these options will not be available! More detailed information on each section is available - just click on the appropriate header below.

Account

This page provides an overview of your account. A list of the websites you have, which web tools are available to you, and your account information is all listed in the account tab. Most of the common tasks involved with creating and managing your websites can be launched from here.

Websites

This tab contains all the options you need to build and manage a website.

Web Tools

We have dozens of web tools available for use on your websites. Most of these tools have both a free and a pro version. This tab is where you can manage your web tools - you can register any combination of web tools you wish here.

In addition, once you've registered a web tool, you can find more information on it and customize it to suit your website and your needs by selecting it out of the list on this page.

Domains

This tab is where you register, transfer, and manage domains.

E-Mail

You can create e-mail accounts attached to your Bravenet account. These e-mail accounts can be accessed using our webmail utility, or through your favorite e-mail client (such as Outlook or Apple's Mail.app).

Only pro users can use the Bravenet e-mail services.

FTP

To load files onto your website, or back up your data from your website, you'll want to use FTP. You can use a third-party FTP application, or you can use our FTP applet. Either way, you need to create a FTP account on this tab first.

Databases

This tab is where you can create and manage databases.

These options are only available for pro users.

Resources

We've collected a large number of useful articles, tutorials, and guides for our users. Check out this section for everything from html advice to photography tips, from site promotion ideas to free software, from free clipart to HTML and CSS references.

Help

If you are having problems, this is the place to look! This is also the portal to our user forums and our support client.