How to do things on zizhost.
Guides for building in zizcode and running your hosting.
Building in zizcode
Editor
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Quick start in zizcode
Create a project, edit files, and run a live preview server.
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Projects and files
Create and switch projects, manage files and folders, and download your work.
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Editing code
The editor up close: autocomplete, find and replace, error checking, settings, and shortcuts.
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Version history
Every save keeps recent versions of a file, so you can roll back a mistake.
AI
Preview
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Preview servers
How throwaway preview servers work: lifetime, limits, and what persists.
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The built-in database
Use the zero-config SQLite drop-in on your preview server.
Publishing
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Publishing to hosting
Submit a project for review, then push it onto your *.zizbe.com account.
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Sharing a project
Share a workspace with a friend for viewing or editing.
Hosting
Setup
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Getting started
Claim a subdomain and open your hosting panel for the first time.
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Uploading files
Use the file manager or FTP to upload your PHP application.
Domains
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Subdomains
What a subdomain is and how to create more under your account.
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Addon domains
Bring your own domain and host a separate site on it.
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Parked domains (aliases)
Point an extra domain at an existing site as an alias.
PHP
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Connecting PHP to MySQL
PDO connection example with credentials and basic queries.
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Reading PHP error logs
Where to find logs and how to interpret them.
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Using Composer
No SSH on free hosting, so run Composer locally and upload vendor/.
Databases
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MySQL databases
Create databases, users, and grant access using the hosting panel.
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phpMyAdmin
Browse, query, and import / export databases.
Apache
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.htaccess basics
Rewrites, redirects, blocking, caching: common .htaccess recipes.
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Custom error pages
Serve your own 404 and 500 pages.