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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 Dashboard 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 Dashboard.


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 Dashboard, 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!]]


All the articles related to the account manager can be found in the [[:Category:Account Manager | account manager]] category page - check there for more detailed information about any of the options.
All the articles related to the account manager can be found in the [[:Category:Account Manager | account manager]] category page - check there for more detailed information about any of the options.
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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.
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 manager - Account tab | Account]]===
===[[Account manager - Account tab | Dashboard]]===
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 Applications | web apps]] 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.


===[[Account manager - Websites tab | Websites]]===
===[[Web Applications | Web Tools]]===
This tab contains all the options you need to build and manage a website.
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.


===[[Account manager - Web Tools tab | Web Tools]]===
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.
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.


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.
===[[Web Hosting]]===
This tab contains all the options you need to build and manage an FTP website.


===[[Account manager - Domains tab | Domains]]===
===[http://wiki.bravesites.com/ Site Builder]===
This tab contains all the options you need to build and manage a website with Bravesites Site Builder.
 
===[[:Category:Domains | Domains]]===
This tab is where you register, transfer, and manage [[What is a domain? | domains]].
This tab is where you register, transfer, and manage [[What is a domain? | domains]].


====Actions====
===[[:Category:E-Mail | Email Accounts]]===
* [[Registering a domain| Register a new domain]] by selecting the [[Image:world_add.png]] '''Register a domain''' option.
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).
* If your domain is [[Adding an external domain | registered elsewhere]], you can register it for use with Bravenet using the [[Image:world_link.png]] '''Add external domain''' option.  Using this option does ''not'' transfer management of that domain to your Bravenet account - it just points at your Bravenet website.
* To [[Transfering a domain|Transfer a domain]] so that you can manage it through your Bravenet account, select the [[Image:world_go.png]] '''Transfer a domain''' option.
* [[Managing domain contacts|To change the contact information]] attached to your domain, chose the [[Image:vcard_edit.png]] '''Manage domain contacts''' option.  This information has to be kept up-to-date.
* You can also [[Setting up domain redirection| redirect domains]] to point to another address, or manage existing redirections with [[Image:arrow_refresh.png]] '''Setup domain redirection'''.
* To [[Managing DNS | manage DNS settings]], [[Managing nameservers | manage nameservers]], or view and change your [[Managing domain secret code | domain secret code]], click on the name of your domain in the "Manage Domains" list.
* You can also [[Renewing a domain | renew a domain]], [[Locking/Unlocking a domain | lock/unlock a domain]], or [[Enabling/Disabling domain privacy |enable/disable domain privacy]] by selecting the appropriate option on the right of the domain you wish to edit.
 
===[[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).
 
Only professional users can use the Bravenet e-mail services.
 
====Actions====
* [[Creating a new e-mail account | Create a new e-mail account]] by selecting [[Image:email_add.png]] '''New e-mail address'''.
* [[Creating a new e-mail forwarder | Create a e-mail forwarding account]] by selecting [[Image:email_go.png]] '''New e-mail forwarder'''.
* [[Creating a new e-mail group | Create a group e-mail address]] by selecting [[Image:group_add.png]] '''New e-mail group'''.
* [[Using webmail | Check your e-mail in your web browser]] by clicking the [[Image:email_open.png]] icon next to the e-mail account you wish to check.
* Change your [[E-Mail group options | e-mail group]] or [[E-Mail forwarder options| e-mail forwarder]] options by selectin the [[Image:Manage.PNG]] next to the name of the account you wish to adjust.
* [[Changing an e-mail password | Change the password]] of an e-mail account by selecting the [[Image:lock_edit.png]] icon next to the appropriate account.
* [[Deleting an e-mail account | Delete]] an email account, forwarder, or group by selecting the [[Image:Delete.PNG]] icon next to the name of the account.  ''' ''You WILL lose all the e-mail stored on Bravenet servers that is associated with that account - consider [[backing up your e-mail]] first!'' '''
 
===[[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.
 
====Actions====
* [[Creating a new FTP account | Create a new FTP account]] using the [[Image:server_add.png]] '''New FTP account''' option.
* Once you have created an FTP account, you can [[Logging in to FTP with Applet | use our FTP applet]], [[Editing an FTP account | edit your FTP account]], [[Changing an FTP account password | change your FTP password]], or [[Deleting an FTP account | delete your FTP account]] using the appropriate icons in the "FTP Accounts" section.
* If you wish to [[Using a 3rd party FTP program | use a 3rd party FTP program]], you'll need information from this screen.
 
===[[Account manager - Databases tab | Databases]]===
This tab is where you can create and manage databases.  These options are only available for professional users.
 
====Actions====
* [[Create a new MySQL Database]] using the [[Image:database_add.png]] '''New MySQL Database''' button.
* Directly access official [[PHP resources | PHP]] and [[MySQL resources | MySQL]] documentation by selecting the appropriate link.
* [[Using phpMyAdmin | Manage your database with phpMyAdmin]] by selecting the [[Image:database_edit.png]] icon to the right of the database to manage.
* [[Deleting a database | Delete a database]] by selecting the [[Image:Delete.PNG]] icon next to the database to delete.  '' '''WARNING: Deleting a database will result in ALL information in that database to be deleted!  Ensure you have a [[Backing up a database |backup]], just in case!''' ''
 
===[[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.


====Actions====
===[[:Category:Mailing List | Mailing List Service]]===
This tab is where you manage your Mailing List Service.


* Browse through the categories that interest you.
* The resource menu on the left of the screen can be used to quickly navigate to a specific category.


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


If you are having problems, this is the place to look!
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====Actions====
===[[Account manager - Help tab | Support]]===
* 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]]
If you are having problems, this is the place to look!  This is also the portal to our user forums and our support client.
[[Category:Getting Started]]

Latest revision as of 14:02, 21 April 2017

The Dashboard 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 Dashboard.

To access the Dashboard, 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.

Dashboard

This page provides an overview of your account. A list of the websites you have, which web apps 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.

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.

Web Hosting

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

Site Builder

This tab contains all the options you need to build and manage a website with Bravesites Site Builder.

Domains

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

Email Accounts

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).

Mailing List Service

This tab is where you manage your Mailing List Service.



Support

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